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, Nov 27, 2012
One Bite: salsa de molcajete at Masa Azul
This simple snack is a sign of how far the Logan Square tequila bar has come under Jonathan Zaragoza
by Mike Sula
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, Nov 5, 2012
Maricel E. Presilla's sprawling
Gran Cocina Latina
unites the cuisines of Latin America
Cooking a black roast for Halloween
by Mike Sula
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, Oct 29, 2012
A tale of two tepaches
Hard pineapple cider for the home
by Mike Sula
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, Aug 27, 2012
One Bite: Yvolina's spinach and mushroom tamale
Show up early for these terrific tamales, sold only at the Pilsen Community Market
by Mike Sula
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, Aug 20, 2012
Jonathan Zaragoza to command kitchen at Masa Azul
The Prince of Chivo starts cooking at the tequila-focused restaurant Masa Azul in mid-September
by Mike Sula
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Andrew Zimmern
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, Aug 6, 2012
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Key Ingredient: huitlacoche
Elissa Narow of Perennial Virant goes for the gray with corn smut
by Julia Thiel
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, Jun 13, 2012
One Bite: chiles en vinagre
In some places Mexican pickled vegetables are the equivalent of the Wisconsin supper club relish tray
by Mike Sula
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, Mar 30, 2012
Condiment time: Tony's damn fine pasilla-tamarind salsa
Tony's Finer Foods makes the finest damn salsas.
by Mike Sula
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, Feb 20, 2012
The elusive green chorizo
The Butcher & Larder chorizo verde isn't green, but it's the best
by Mike Sula
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, Jan 5, 2012
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Barrelhouse Flat: Never mind the piano player
Stephen Cole's cocktails and punches are the real deal at this two-story haunt. Plus: Cantina Laredo, Barbari
by Mara Shalhoup and Kate Schmidt
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, Dec 22, 2011
One Bite: the jicama stick
Victor Mejia's gravity-defying jicama stick, cockteles de frutas, and gaspachos are the real taste of Chicago.
by Mike Sula
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Clark Mega Mall
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, Dec 5, 2011
Eating Under the Influence: platillo nopal loco
El Gallo Bravo's crazy cactus plate is a dish only a stoner could love
by Mike Sula
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Slinger
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, Aug 1, 2011
One Bite: La Chaparrita Taqueria's taco de tripa
A master of the tacos arts in Little Village has been quietly making Mexico City-style
tacos de fritangas
for six years.
by Mike Sula
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, Apr 14, 2011
Recipe: Birrieria Zaragoza's Capirotada
Norma Zaragoza shares her recipe for the Mexican bread pudding capirotada, a Lenten specialty.
by Mike Sula
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, Mar 10, 2011
Barrio Urban Taqueria & Taco Joint Urban Taqueria and Cantina
Two north-side "urban" taquerias take their cue from Big Star.
by Kate Schmidt
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, Feb 9, 2011
One Bite: Pork Collar From the Butcher & Larder
Cooking for a crowd with pork collar from the Butcher & Larder.
by Mike Sula
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Slagel Family Farms
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Duroc
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, Oct 1, 2010
Diana Kennedy Makes Two Rare Appearances
Do you love Mexican food? Don't miss your chance to meet Diana Kennedy, the English-speaking world's foremost authority on regional Mexican cooking.
by Mike Sula
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, Aug 12, 2010
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Raul Arreola Unmasked!
Ex-Mixteco/Rustico Grill chef Raul Arreola just had his mask ripped off aboard a "tamalli space ship."
by Mike Sula
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, Jun 8, 2010
One Bite: the Kimchi Taco
Albany Park's Taco China brings kimchi tacos and other Latin-Korean fusion creations to Koreatown.
by Mike Sula
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Kogi BBQ
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Steve Lee
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Belly Shack
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Bill Kim
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, Apr 14, 2010
4/15— Free Tax Day Tacos at Taco Del Mar
Taco Del Mar will give a free Tax Day taco to customers who bring their "Free Taco 1099" coupon, available on the company's Web site, to the restaurant on Thu 4/15.
by Sam Worley
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