Tacos al pastor
$$, Mexican, Full Bar, Tacos, Whisky Bar, Wrigleyville
"A 1:30 a.m. staple in the household (from the walk-up window, of course), these tacos hit the spot every time: pork shoulder, pineapple, onion, and cilantro."
ChefMatt Maroni
Chicago
Accolades
- Winner (Southwest Region)Jeune Commis Rôtisseurs
- Salute to Excellence RecipientNational Restaurant Association
- Italian Gastronomic Scholastic Tour RecipientBanfi Vintners
- Metal Chef winnerChicago Society
Where I Go Out
Braised beef tongue
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, New American, Gastropub, West Loop
"Steph's menu changes frequently, so her braised beef tongue isn't always on the menu. However, that doesn't change the fact that it's delicious. It's always on my mind; in fact, it should be a menu staple!"
Tri-tip sandwich
$$, Bbq, West Loop Gate
"Perfectly smoky and warm, and dipped in hot, smoky BBQ sauce... I’ll have another pound to-go, please."
Huaraches w/ chicken tinga
$, Mexican, Magnolia Glen
"This little spot may be located right around the corner from the Gaztrowagon storefront, but it’s small-town Mexico dining at its finest. I eat it with the green salsa."
PEI mussels
$$$, Happy Hour, Seafood, Near North Side
"The only thing this mussels dish is missing is more bread for sopping, please. If they have snapper carpaccio on the menu, order that, too. If I could order three on one plate, I would."
Shrimp udon soup
"I love the udon at Urbanbelly. On a chilled day, this big bowl full of deep, bold flavors warms you up and keeps you full."