"The green papaya salad with handmade beef jerky is delicious. I rarely skip it, but everything on the menu is highly flavorful." Chef Dana Cree Read more.
"You really can’t go wrong with an order of deviled eggs. It’s a great way to start a night. Chef Mark Steuer has an amazing palate and is one of the nicest guys in town." Chef Gilbert Langlois Read more.
"Order the thin crust with sausage and pepperoni, extra well-done and square cut. Trust me." Chef Ina Pinkney Read more.
"All of Chef Duncan's steak dishes (and I've had several) hit all five tastes in this kind of harmony that's pretty, satisfying, and light, while not being precious at all." Chef Jason Hammel Read more.
"It’s so cheesy and slightly spicy. Jalapeños, onion, shrimp, cheese, and hot tortillas? Can't go wrong there. Add a margarita and you’re set." Chef Ryan McCaskey Read more.
"Don’t let the rundown, eerie interiors of this tiny space fool you—it’s good food. It is rare to find a roast duck that tastes good at any hour in Chicago, let alone at 3 a.m." Chef Matthew Kirkley Read more.
"This is my favorite brunch in the city: fresh corn tortillas baked with a spicy tomato sauce and two fried eggs." Chef Perry Hendrix Read more.
"I like to think of this dish as an homage to pozole. It’s a cultural mash-up of rice noodles, kimchi, hominy, and pork belly in a brothy bowl. It’s exhilarating!" Chef Paul Fehribach Read more.