The Happiest Words Ever Written: fries cooked in duck fat at Hot Doug's. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.
I don’t know that I’d call it ”pizza.” Whatever Burt’s selling is something special. Some kind of crusty, tomatoey, cheesy casserole something with delightfully fresh toppings. – Anthony Bourdain Read more.
Only Chicago could convince me that the New York hot dog was not, in fact, anywhere near the apex of the hot dog arts. (The Chicago Red Hot deserves that honor). – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.
Sardine sandwiches floating on titanium antennae, solidified olive oil -- Alinea may well be, and I do not say this lightly, the most important restaurant in America. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods
These guys make their own sausage fresh each day. They use fresh-baked buns and the menu includes items like duck confit hot dogs. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Read more.
Every week Chef Rob Levitt buys a pig or two to butcher and for $50 you can get a front-row seat to see how it's done. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Read more.
This place serves up Korean favorites like fermented crab. It's raw blue crab rubbed with chilies and salt. Think ammoniated seafood, but good and addictive. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Read more.
When it comes to Mexican food, Chicago is second to none. The proof is in this open-air market. You just don't find this at your typical Tex-Mex taco stand. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Read more.
Kalbi tacos (Korean short rib) and the sweet sesame-chili panko-encrusted shrimp taco. Get the kimchi fries too, topped with kimchi, pork, cheese, and sour cream (just trust me on this one). Read more.
The carne asada tacos are finely chopped and as beefy as Fabio, the lomo encebollado (ribeye cooked with onions) savory and sweet from the onions, and the carnitas? The essence of pork heaven. Read more.
