Chef

Matt Maroni

"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."

"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."

"Perfectly smoky and warm, and dipped in hot, smoky BBQ sauce... I’ll have another pound to-go, please."

"This is good, straightforward eating at Wicker Park’s best pizza joint. Wash it down with one of their brews."

"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."

"It's difficult getting reservations at Schwa, but if you ever do find yourself there, don't miss out on the tagliatelle with veal heart, black truffles, and huckleberries. I had this dish a while ago, but it’s one that still sticks out in my head as one of the best."