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And I think Nicko will agree with me on this, Frontera (Rick Baylesses place) is incredible. There wasn't a dish on the table that wasn't full of flavor. I recommend it anytime you are in Chicago. Get in line early (4:45, opens at 5) to get your name on the list. SHow up at 6 and you might have a 1.5 hour wait.
I still remember a lamb dish I had at Frontera 10 years ago! (Right around the time of the flood downtown.) What you didn't mention, though, is how really wonderful both Rick and Deann are. I adore his books, because he really cares about getting it right. And having met her professionally, I could not wish a more humane manager.
To be fair, I've eaten at Frontera and Topolobampo at least 100 times since they were born, no joke. I've never had a bite of food that wasn't PERFECT, in every way. The service has always sucked, though, very indifferent and faux-knowledgeable. I especially like their preachiness about Mexican this-and-that when they're playing Puerto Rican music!!!
I don't want to come across as Goody-Two-Shoes, but I was rather surprised at the viciousness of your comments. This is a very different board from, say, Chowhound, where "delicousness is all" and sometimes courtesy be damned. Were the personal attacks really necessary? And if you regret having given a tip, as you stated in your post on Fortunato, just delete your post; no need to be snotty.
Frontera 
Logan, you are SO right 
David Jones: What prompted all that? 
