New Mexican
Ivan Valdez’s Albany Park restaurant is raising the bar for Chicago’s already-strong Mexican sandwich scene.
Custom Placements: Dining Lead
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Mirra’s Roti Quesadilla
Consider the roti quesadilla, a griddled flatbread stuffed with cheesy mushrooms and topped with lush Chettinad masala, an edible charter statement for Mirra, the restaurant where Top Chef season 22 competitor Zubair Mohajir and Rishi Manoj Kumar cook at the intersection of Indian and Mexican culinary traditions. A mainstay since Mirra launched, it pays homage … Read more
Ambar Brings Balkan Flavors to River North
The Washington, D.C. import offers an all-you-can-eat menu.
Roman Holiday
At Il Carciofo, Joe Flamm’s exploration of the Eternal City’s cuisine makes for a glam but uneven excursion.
Tasting Menus Are Getting Shorter and More Affordable
Also: A whiskey pour pricing discrepancy and a favorite cocktail gets canned.
Great Lakes Tinned Fish
Like many people these days, I’m obsessed with tinned fish. A peek into my pantry reveals two dozen cans, from Portuguese squid to Massachusetts mussels. Yet despite living a few blocks from Lake Michigan, I had no species from the Great Lakes. The Grand Rapids, Michigan–based Great Lakes Tinned Fish changed that. “With Friday fish … Read more
Proxi Gets a Clearer Description
The restaurant tapped Jennifer Kim to help focus the menu on Southeast Asia.
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