In Episode 17 of Gourmet To-Go, a series on restaurants and chefs who’ve pivoted, we visit Koya, a revamped Japanese spot now serving a deconstructed take on sushi rolls.
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HaiSous Opens a “Dang Good” Wing and Waffle Joint
In Episode 16 of Gourmet To-Go, a series on restaurants who’ve pivoted, we visit Dang Good Wings, Thai and Danielle Dang’s reboot of Cà Phê Đá as a wing and waffle concept.
3 Vietnamese Noodle Soups With Cat Pham
Cat Pham, who sells Vietnamese noodle dishes via her Instagram, talks about the personal history behind three of her favorites.
Sfera Lets You Enjoy Comforting Sicilian Street Food at Home
In Episode 15 of Gourmet To-Go, a series on restaurants and chefs who’ve pivoted, we visit Sfera, a delivery and pick-up only restaurant in Avondale that offers hearty Sicilian street food.
Stephanie Izard’s Sugargoat Serves Cupcakes of Your Childhood Dreams
In Episode 14 of Gourmet To-Go, a series on restaurants and chefs who’ve pivoted, we visit Sugargoat, Stephanie Izard’s newest bakery in the West Loop offering a playful collection of baked goods.
Gin & Juice Lets You Enjoy Your Favorite Classic Cocktails at Home
In Episode 13 of Gourmet To-Go, a series on restaurants and chefs who’ve pivoted, we visit Gin & Juice, Kevin Beary’s new carryout- and delivery-only bar that brings classic cocktail kits to your door.
Check out our guide to a happier happy hour here.
52 Weeks, 52 Indian Dishes
In Episode 12 of Gourmet To-Go, a series on restaurants and chefs who’ve pivoted, we visit Tasting India. At the delivery and takeaway-only popup, chef Jasmine Sheth builds a menu spotlighting a different part of India each week, from Kashmir to Chennai. She’s totaled 34 menus since May — announced each Saturday on Instagram — and hopes to make it 52, capping off the year with a cookbook.
In the Kitchen: Zeeshan Shah’s Spiced Egg Sandwich
Zeeshan Shah of Superkhana International schools us on his spiced egg sandwich, which “you can make right when you wake up, as long as you’re planning to go right back to sleep after.” Read the full recipe here, and our guide to Chicago’s best sandwiches here. (Video sponsored by Turano Baking Co.)
Gourmet To-Go: Bianca’s Burgers
In Episode 11 of Gourmet To-Go, a series on restaurants who’ve pivoted, we visit Bianca’s Burgers, a delivery and takeaway spot serving Philly cheese steaks, Brooklyn chopped-cheeses, Wisconsin curds, and other regional favorites. Revival Food Hall, 125 S. Clark St.