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Taquizas Valdez Makes the Best Mexican Sandwich in Town

By Titus Ruscitti
Ivan Valdez’s Albany Park restaurant is raising the bar for Chicago’s already-strong Mexican sandwich scene. Read more
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Lamar Moore's Etc. Reflects His Varied Culinary History
By Amy Cavanaugh
The menu at the new Loop restaurant serves as an archive of the celebrated chef’s culinary life experiences. Read more

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Taquizas Valdez Makes the Best Mexican Sandwich in Town
By Titus Ruscitti
Ivan Valdez’s Albany Park restaurant is raising the bar for Chicago’s already-strong Mexican sandwich scene. Read more
Lamar Moore's Etc. Reflects His Varied Culinary History
By Amy Cavanaugh
The menu at the new Loop restaurant serves as an archive of the celebrated chef’s culinary life experiences. Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat Read more
How to Make Mirra’s Roti Quesadilla
By Cate Huguelet
The dish pays homage to a signature dish at Rasul’s El Ranchero, a now-closed Northern California restaurant. Read more
Ambar Brings Balkan Flavors to River North
By Anthony Todd
The Washington, D.C. import offers an all-you-can-eat menu. Read more