Suburban foodie

Having been accustomed to the miles of chain restaurants and fast-food outlets that populate the suburbs of DC, I was pleasantly surprised to find some genuine food options in Wilmette.

Next door is a divine little bakery that gives out big slices of samples. Yesterday's honey white was delightful and quite nearly a meal unto itself. Across the street, Bobtail ice cream has a flavor called Signature Sunset. Dark chocolate chunks in a merlot ice cream base. And it's perfect! Across the street from the Panera (less odious, but still a chain) are 2 different luncheries. They serve coffee, various baked goods and sandwiches. And Sweet Bean has a tomato tart that was unique and delicious. Small flaky tart with cheese, dijon and other magical flavors with small tomatoes baked on top. Not sundried. I would have taken a picture, but I just devoured it too quickly. And of course there is the Leonidas around the corner!

So many choices. So little money.

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