Chef Nick changes the menu seasonally, and though interested in trying new combinations, manages to keep the standard selections the same. It is like going to your mom's for your favorite meal. Never disappointing, always appealing.
So, when I received an email a couple weeks ago saying that the television program starring Brittany Payton "Chicago's Best" was filming there, I thought I can't miss this.
My friend Maureen Hernandez emailed me and said "Wanna go? I'll make reservations."
The day before, I wasn't sure I would be able to make the lunch due to a previous appointment. When I got up last Wednesday, the day of filming, I went back to my original thought: I can't miss this.
So, Maureen, her son Keith and I went to lunch. The actual making of the meal takes place before everyone congregates in the establishment, so Brittany Payton was sitting at a table by herself with the lunch crowd approaching her, taking selfies and talking with everyone. Maureen mentioned that her son had ordered the Texas brisket grilled cheese sandwich, the dish they were featuring. Brittany is very sweet and takes time to talk to the patrons, kindly acknowledging that some of us witnessed her dad breaking records for the Chicago Bears.
We noticed that Brittany then went up to the camera crew and indicated that someone at our table ordered the featured sandwich. So, the camera crew was soon at our table.
They interviewed Keith, took a video of him chomping on his sandwich. I thought maybe they would pan Mo, as Keith did mention that the taste of grilled cheese brings back fond memories of his mom making buttery grilled cheese sandwiches coupling them with tomato soup. But, alas, we did not make the cut.
Nickson's is a comfortable place; to me, it represents our community: friendly, convivial atmosphere, local flavors and beverages, great prices and a spot where the owners care that you are there.
I heard the air date was supposed to be the end of April. When that is confirmed, I will pass it on.
Nickson's
30 South La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
