Celebrating 15 years this October, Folklore has been serving up genuine Argentinian delicacies since 2009. Forward of their birthday month, CFM lately checked out come of the dishes that has had diners maintain coming again for extra and serving to the restaurant survive in such a tumultuous trade.
Anybody who has skilled Argentinian delicacies would know that empanadas stand on the forefront of their nationwide dishes. With 5 filling choices (beef, rooster, corn, spinach or ham and cheese), get a style of Argentina within the coronary heart of Wicker Park. Our faves are the corn and the ham and cheese however you possibly can’t go incorrect with this straightforward eatin’ appetizer.
Folklore’s tackle the black and blue salad is a feast for the eyes and the entire desk. Loaded up with wedges of tomatoes, sliced purple onion, a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds and chunks of wealthy gorgonzola, this colourful Ensalada wouldn’t be full with out the filets of grilled beef tenderloin on high.
A shareable dish for at the very least two, the El Che is spectacular in taste and presentation. Served tableside on a relight-able griddle, this grilled flank steak is coated in, you guessed it, chimichurri. Nevertheless, this time it’s a crunchy purple chimi that ought to completely be included into each chew you’re taking. Get your serving of veggies in with the accompanying grilled purple peppers, asparagus and mouthwatering mushrooms in between carnivorous forkfuls.
After your the savory meat fest, finish your Argentinian meal with considered one of Folklore’s many genuine desserts. We preferred the do-it-yourself cheesecake with dulce de leche and South American creamy caramel. However your tastebuds will water and your eyes will probably be extensive for any of the desserts they current through tableside platter.
Folklore is positioned on the northwest nook of Hoyne and Division at 2100 W Division. They open at 5pm, Monday by way of Friday and 4pm on the weekends.
