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Serious Eats Neighborhood Guides: Nick's Logan Square
You can definitely buy single croissants, as well as macaroons, these days from LaB. Very glad the policy has changed!
A Sandwich a Day: Egg, Pepper, and Tomato Sandwich at Johnny's Grill
This is what I order on the rare occasions I go to Johnny's Grill. The photo makes it look better than I remember, but it is a good combination.
Dinner Tonight: Sweet Potato and Tamarind Curry with Basil and Lime
A fitting recipe to appear right after Kenji's vegan post. I could be vegan for a while, living on curries like this one. Yum.
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A Sandwich a Day: Lobster Roll from GT Fish & Oyster
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Serious Eats Neighborhood Guides: Nick's Logan Square
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The Vegetarian Option: Hongos Tacos from Mercadito
The hongos tacos are the best thing on the menu at Mercadito, in my opinion!
Serious Eats Neighborhood Guides: Nick's Logan Square
You can definitely buy single croissants, as well as macaroons, these days from LaB. Very glad the policy has changed!
A Sandwich a Day: Egg, Pepper, and Tomato Sandwich at Johnny's Grill
This is what I order on the rare occasions I go to Johnny's Grill. The photo makes it look better than I remember, but it is a good combination.
Dinner Tonight: Sweet Potato and Tamarind Curry with Basil and Lime
A fitting recipe to appear right after Kenji's vegan post. I could be vegan for a while, living on curries like this one. Yum.
Best place for brunch in Chicago?
Head to Logan Square where you have some great options (and it's good to have choices since the waits can be long): Jam just opened last weekend and is putting out some of the best breakfast I've had; Longman & Eagle and Lula Cafe are right on the square and also delicious. If all the lines are too long, you can get an amazing croissant or crepe at Cafe Boulangerie to hold you over.
Win Chicago Food Film Festival Tickets to The Great Chicago Shuck 'N Suck
Maude's Liquor Bar! Love the ambiance and the smashes.
The Alternatives to Hot Doug's: Where to Eat in Avondale When Everyone's Favorite Hot Dog Stand Is Closed
I love the flow chart! I've definitely been in that situation, arriving at Hot Doug's to find a ridiculous line in the cold (or a closed sign). It's nice to see the Avondale area get some love...other than Kuma's it's usually off the food map.
@Leo_G: I'm confused by the comment. There are obviously lots of great hot dogs in Chicago, but the point is what's near Hot Doug's.
Chicago: A Food Map for Lollapalooza Weekend
What about the food at Lollapalooza? It's supposed to be some of the best festival food ever...including some of your picks from above (Grahamwhich & Lou Malnati's) plus places that are not easily accessible but awesome (Bonsoiree, Franks n Dawgs). Check out the offerings: http://www.lollapalooza.com/experience/chow-town/.
Chicago: 7 Favorite Taco Joints
I've been to and enjoyed almost every taco on this list! La Lagartija is my personal favorite, though (132 S. Ashland). I'm a huge fan of their rajas taco, as well as the spicy shrimp.
The Eight Best Pizzas In Chicago
While I overall agree with the 8, definitely not in the order presented. Come on, there's no way that Great Lake isn't the best pizza in Chicago. (I'd say the best in the country, and I wouldn't be the only one).
A Sandwich a Day: Cemitas from Cemitas Puebla in Chicago
While I love the cemita, I'm also a big fan of the tacos arabes. Usually a cemita is way too much food for me, so I'll opt for a couple of those tacos...some of the best in the city.
Healthy Work Lunch Ideas
Last weekend my husband and I made a batch of vegetarian burritos and froze them for lunches. We did zucchini, mushroom, black beans, and brown rice, but any combo would work. They reheat well and are filling.
What is your favourite Indian cookbook?
660 Curries by Raghavan Iyer is awesome. I've cooked a dozen or so recipes so far, and every one has been great! There's a range of simple to complex dishes.
Dinner Tonight: Asparagus and Bacon on Buttered Toast
I tried this sandwich, and it was surprisingly great. Sometimes simplicity is the best, as long as you have good ingredients. Thick bacon, freshly baked bread, and local asparagus...yum.
Great Chicago Restaurants
It's really tough to get a reservation, but Girl and the Goat is definitely one of the best new restaurants in the city.
Most of the places that come to mind right away will be difficult for a group of 12. The places I love or hear a lot about include The Publican, The Florentine, Maude's Liquor Bar, Frontera Grill, Sunda, and Graham Elliot.
Have fun!
Champurrado
I was in Oaxaca last summer, and champurrado was a very popular drink there. The best I had came from Itanoni....if you're ever in Oaxaca, go there as often as possible. I had some versions from street vendors that weren't as smooth, though.
Anyone have a good recipe?
Dinner Tonight: Niku Udon
Yum! I think I had this dish at Takashi's Sunday Noodle Lunch, or something very similar. Sounds easier than I expected. Can't wait to try it!
Dinner Tonight: Koshary (Rice, Lentils, and Pasta with Tomato Garlic Sauce)
On the No Reservations episode, I think this dish also has chickpeas. Is that common? I kind of like the idea of adding another protein element (and another texture).
Chicago's Art of Pizza: A Shining Beacon of Stuffed Pizza Excellence
This post inspired me to order the sausage and spinach stuffed pie tonight. Perfect for this cold evening!
The United States of Pizza: Indiana
I need to get back to Indy and try the new places...I loved Bazbeaux and Union Jack while I was there, but after living in better pizza towns (Brooklyn & Chicago), both of my old favorites haven't measured up.
Was it just my family, or is bbq pizza a big Indiana thing? That was always our order from Pizza King or Arni's (and I never knew the connection: how interesting).
Dinner Tonight: BLT with Avocado and Shrimp
Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Shrimp, Tomato: It's a BLAST sandwich!
Dinner Tonight: Pistachio Asparagus Pesto on Linguine
I made extra pesto and have been using it on sandwiches. Yum!
Standing Room Only: Gene and Jude's
I'm guessing this has something to do with the end of the column: http://chicago.grubstreet.com/2010/04/cheers_from_chicago.html#comment-list.
Mail-Order Ice Cream from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams in Columbus, Ohio
I can't believe no one has mentioned the dark chocolate gelato yet! The best part of going to Jeni's is getting 2 flavors in your cup, and love the dark chocolate with the salty caramel. The vanilla is the best vanilla I've ever had also.
Dinner Tonight: Spinach Salad with Lentils and Crispy Goat Cheese
At the new Revolution Brewing in Chicago, there is a similar salad. No lentils, but 2 medallions of crispy goat cheese. So delicious!
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How to Cook Like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones
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My 14 Favorite Dishes from Chicago's Chinatown (Tony Hu Edition)
Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, January 23, 2012 at 9:30 AM
A Sandwich a Day: Lobster Roll from GT Fish & Oyster
Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, January 12, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Serious Eats Neighborhood Guides: Nick's Logan Square
Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, January 11, 2012 at 10:30 AM
A Sandwich a Day: Lamb Belly Sandwich from The Butcher & Larder
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A Sandwich a Day: Coppa and Provolone Panini at The Purple Pig
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A Sandwich a Day: The B.A.D. from Floriole Cafe & Bakery
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Standing Room Only: Devil Dawgs
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Gift Guide: For Chicagoans (Expat and Otherwise)
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A Sandwich a Day: Milk & Honey Café's Avocado and Smoked Gouda Sandwich
Posted by Roger Kamholz, November 22, 2011 at 12:15 PM
The Best Of Standing Room Only
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The Over 21 Club: Gene and Georgetti
Posted by Dennis Lee, November 17, 2011 at 11:30 AM
The Brunch Dish: The Lox Plate at City Provisions
Posted by Anna Deem, November 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM
The Billy Goat's Bun Problem: Would Another Bun Work Better Than the Kaiser Roll?
Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, November 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM
The Vegetarian Option: Longman & Eagle
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Dinner Tonight: Pan-Fried Tofu with Dark Sweet Soy Sauce
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Dinner Tonight: Cold Soba Salad with Peppers and Ponzu Dressing
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Dinner Tonight: Roasted Chicken Salad with Crunch
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Dinner Tonight: Koshary (Rice, Lentils, and Pasta with Tomato Garlic Sauce)
Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, March 7, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Dinner Tonight: Kimchi Jigae (Kimchi Stew)
Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, November 3, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Mixed Review: Crate & Barrel vs. Trader Joe's Cornbread
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Dinner Tonight: Black Bean and Kale Tacos
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Dinner Tonight: Chinese Five-Spice Noodles with Broccoli
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Dinner Tonight: Korean Roasted Fish
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The hongos tacos are the best thing on the menu at Mercadito, in my opinion!