“No Tails,” reads the sign here. “Eat the whole shrimp.” If these words don’t make you want to order the french-fried shrimp, let us convince you. These shrimp are light, crispy, and eminently snackable. Served with cocktail sauce (ask for the spicy one), they are available by the quarter pound (if you ask). That’s exactly … Read more
Though tasty newcomers arrive regularly on the never-static Asia on Argyle, we can’t stop returning to Immm Rice & Beyond, where the focus is on Thai street food. You’ll need at least one salad, like one of the spicy green papaya offerings (choose your level of heat and how funky you want to go by … Read more
The Logan Square restaurant, headed up by Madalyn Durrant, offers a fresh look at bistro fare.
A far cry from its sticky days as The Beef, Chef Carmy Berzatto’s renovated restaurant features gorgeous dishes — just ignore those noises from the kitchen!
Foxtrot may have plans to return, but with the timeline unclear — or if you’d just rather support a different business — here are three other ways to get vino brought to your house.
Park also offers an affordable omakase and a menu of Japanese small plates.
Check out these midday multicourse specials and a la carte offerings at fancy spots across town that won’t break the bank.
Chucherías Tropical Creations is an homage to owner Sachayra Cintron’s upbringing, and an effort to preserve Humboldt Park’s culture.
And why Omarcito’s is our spot for patio dining and personality.
For Marina’s Bistro chef-owner Eric Roldan, mofongo — a rib-sticking mash of garlicky plantains — has an elemental quality. “It represents the definition of what Puerto Rican cuisine is,” says Roldan, who likes to pair it with bistec encebollado or another stewed meat. While mofongo often incorporates chicharrones or mojo sauce, the simplified version in this recipe gets a … Read more
