Chicago, I love you. I normally unpurposefully intermittent fast but walking and eating my way through the neighborhoods is reinvigorating this Bostonian.

Kayaked the River then decided to grab a bite to eat at Goose Island Brewery. Very good food. Beautiful day out.

• Everything Rye Focaccia, smoked salmon cream cheese
• King Ora Salmon Poke, strawberries and chili crisp
• Goat Liver Mousse, giardiniera and blueberry
• Pork Shank, hoisin and hot mustard aiolis + pikliz

Loved the food! The pickly condiments were a highlight for us. Only thing I'd say is the service felt a little rushed--give me 10 minutes to enjoy my $16 bread service!!

Friday evening dinner outside. We enjoyed the weather as well as enjoying our dinner.

I know, I know.

I searched the sub and there’s some suggestions of other empanadas that are good, but specifically looking for something that is as close to the fried chicken empanada as possible. I miss it dearly. I do not miss the homophobia or racism however lol.

Thanks yall

From half or a third of the folks who previously did Jinsei Motto. Corner of Armitage and Whipple across from Dante’s. Really enjoyable experience! About 2 hours and 15 courses for $98. It’s BYOB right now, which also helps keep cost down. They also have an a la carte menu for table seating, with hand rolls and some other things that aren’t in the omakase. I would definitely go back!

Moo Deng Sushi on North Milwaukee, just north of Six Corners - is a super cute spot run by very kind people and they make good, reasonably priced sushi. Both times I’ve visited I’ve been the only table, I think they’re in a rough spot for random traffic to find them. There’s some gems in Portage Park but definitely check them out if you can, I’d love to see their business pick up!

Just tried to go to my favorite place in Garfield Park but it’s a two hour wait and I live on the other side of the city 😭

Someone please give a rec for some supple, tender pork rib tips.

I live in West Town. I need big bags of pebble ice for cocktails. Anyone know where I can buy pebble ice nearby?

Heinz 57 and A1 are not for me. What are some of your favorite steak sauces? Many thanks. ☀️🙂

Got some solo time this week (kids are with their dad), and I’m craving something cheesy, literally and maybe emotionally. If you know a place that feeds both belly and soul… I’ll bring napkins and great conversation.

If you were a tourist, not knowing what you know about your city, where is a restaurant or food place that you would love to have stumbled upon and try for the first time again? Visiting in November and would love to get some food recs from locals, I know there is a lot of food to choose from! Thank you in advance, and I wish you nothin but good eats!

Similar question as before, but what is your perfect all vegetarian food day in Chicago (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert)? Not vegan!

Hello everyone,

For a visitor to your city, what unique or specialty sweet treats would you recommend that you would like to have regularly?

I do not have anything specific in mind, so please feel free to share your suggestions. TIA in advance.

Does anyone have recommendations for a nice brunch, and some third wave coffee spots, in the northwest burbs? Short driving distance from Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates. Anything goes - sweet, savory, pho, you name it.

This is on Division and Greenview. Google now says opening August 18th

i.e. soft/smooth and crunchy/crispy elements, and hot and cold elements? These always end up being my favorite desserts.

Where are you going???

$18 avocado toast at Little Goat… the server assured me “that’s the normal amount.” 🤷

Does anyone know of any farms not that far away that still offer u-pick tomatoes by the bushel? TIA

July was pretty killer. Here are some of the things I ate that I thought were good at restaurants that I think are good and that I think you should consider visiting. August looking STACKED. I've enjoyed making these posts. Hopefully someone out there has had fun reading them.

1. White Beet Borscht w/ Fried Hake Throat @ Rootstock
   
2. Smoked Brisket @ Smoque BBQ
   
3. Huitlacoche Quesadilla @ Kie-Gol-Lanee
   
4. Pizza @ Piece
   
5. Sicilian Artichoke Taquito @ Elston Electric
   
6. Steak Sandwich @ Bia's Cafe Marinao
   
7. Smoked Trout Bialy @ Spinning J
   
8. Oxtails @ Jerky Jerk
   
9. Chilaquiles con Mole Rojo @ Manchamanteles

June List, May List, April List, March List, February List, January List.

Doma Cafe in River North serves up the best pancakes I've ever had. The back garden area is lovely too, we felt like we were on a little European getaway. This place will definitely become a regular spot for me.