- Blogs, Bleader, May 8, 2013
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OK turns out to be pretty good at Tixteco Mexican Restaurant
Al pastor mom's way and some lengua, too
- Blogs, Bleader, May 7, 2013
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Hashing over memories of potatoes past at Hash
The new Wicker Park restaurant serves a facsimile of grad-school subsistence fare.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 1, 2013
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The "Bad-Ass B.L.T." at Mr. Spanky's tans hide
An epiphany leads to a distinctively named Bridgeport sandwich shop peddling distinctive stuffed buns.
- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 29, 2013
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Red-flannel hash redux, from Leo's Lunchroom
A recipe resurrected from the late, great Wicker Park diner
- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 19, 2013
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New York Bagel & Bialy v. Reno for best bagel in Chicago
Two establishments, one old and one new, vie for the bagel crown.
- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 19, 2013
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Swing from the trees with the handmade noodles at Lazzat
The lagman at this Central Asian spot is hand-pulled.
- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 17, 2013
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One Bite: The cemita Milanesa at Cemitas Puebla
A feat in pork between two sesame seed buns in Humboldt Park.
- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 11, 2013
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There's a sucker born every minute at Foo Noodle Bar
Don't bet on the noodles at the Horseshoe Casino.
- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 9, 2013
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Hashing it out at Danny's Egghead Diner
Keep an eye out for Mexican dishes at this North Center diner.
- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 1, 2013
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One Bite: Montreal-style smoked meat at Fumaré Meats & Deli
An Easter conversion to smoked meat, aka viande fumée, aka pastrami
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 28, 2013
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Don't cook produce from the Plant
The incredibly fresh produce grown on the city's only vertical farm is now for sale.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 22, 2013
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Brandade and blini (and corn cakes) at Lincoln Square's Gather
Flapjacks, both corn and potato, stand out on the bread program at this Lincoln Square joint from a couple of fine-dining vets
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 14, 2013
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Collared: Hamachi kama from Mitsuwa
Eat some broiled yellowtail collar.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 9, 2013
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Don't overlook the humble caldo de res at Tio Luis
Try the beef soup sleeper at this Brighton Park Mexican restaurant
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 24, 2012
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Braunschweiger ballin'
A recipe for the ignoble braunschweiger party ball
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 29, 2012
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Snack time: Spicy sriracha peas
They're not rooster peas, but they're tasty
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 27, 2012
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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
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 21, 2012
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One Bite: Northern City's baby potatoes with soy sauce
Dongbei style meat and potatoes at Bridgeport's second northeasten Chinese restaurant
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 20, 2012
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Wild Ophelia beef jerky chocolate bar
Vosges Haut-Chocolat's mass-market line of chocolate bars provides budget-friendly access to Katrina Markoff's delicious genius
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 14, 2012
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Piggy Moo Cluck at Kingsbury Street Cafe
A satisfying ham and cheese at this Lincoln Park refuge
