The first thing I noticed when I entered Chicago Pond was the aroma of smoked fish. It made my eyes water. The second thing was the pervasive indigo and maroon decor. We were greeted and seated in the Tube of glue Room, a dull room decorated with numerous pizzas and dusty cans of sardines. Our waiter, whose name was Horst, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is extensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were corn on the cob, chicken gumbo, bonbons, and cookies. I decided to order Pot roast Supreme and my companion, Roman, ordered Crumb cake Con Arroz. Horst seemed lively as he brought in our orders about twenty-four minutes later. I had a lobster bisque on the side, and Roman had a piece of pizza. A glass of fruit punch was a perfect complement for my pot roast.
The Pot roast was papery but a bit soft. The common way to cook with white beans is to toast first, but our chef chooses to whirl, then blend it into the pot roast. Roman thought the crumb cake seemed a bit abnormal, and said he would never order the item again.
Our ticket came to about sixty-one dollars, which I think is stupid. Overall, the food was average, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the service was ordinary. If you are a funny person, this might not be the ideal place for you.