Simosas
$$, Indian, Little India
"Mix the green and red sauces together. Dip it in the sauces. Then dip in your face."
ChefChristine Cikowski
Chicago
Accolades
- Most Innovative RestaurantsZagat Survey
- Dining AwardChicago Tribune
- Best New Chicago RestaurantsHuffington Post
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in Chicago
Where I Go Out
Sashimi
$$, Japanese, Sushi, Near North Side
"It's the freshest in Chicago. Order kani nigiri as a sashimi chaser."
Empanadas
$$$, Latin American, Brazilian, Fulton Market
"Just tell John Manion that Honey Butter Fried Chicken sent you."
Smoked Scottish salmon benedict
$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, New American, Whisky Bar, Hotel, Logan Square
"There is something about this smoked salmon, poached eggs and hollandaise that just does it for me. I don't question why too much. And neither should you."
Croissant
$$, Café, Coffee Shop, Bakery, Breakfast, Sheffield Neighbors
"Ham and cheese, almond, chocolate... pick your poison and enjoy every flaky minute of it. Chef/owner Sandra Holl knows how to work her dough."
Buffalina pizza
$$, Pizza, Italian, Ravenswood
"Just order it as it is and sit and eat it quietly. Warning: your eyes may roll back into your head—it's that good."
At My Venues
Reuben melt
$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, Fried Chicken, Avondale
"With thousand island dressing and sauerkraut on a pumpernickel bun, this sandwich is so spot-on that you almost actually think that there's corned beef on it, instead of fried chicken. Pro-tip: finish off with their chocolate chip cookie with a side of the honey butter for dipping."
Honey butter fried chicken
$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, Fried Chicken, Avondale
"Honey Butter Fried Chicken's sides are phenomenal. Their chicken is juicy and crispy, and the honey butter adds a surprising layer of sweetness."
Honey butter fried chicken
$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, Fried Chicken, Avondale
"I tasted this chicken before the restaurant opened, and I believed it would be the breakaway hit of 2012. Each piece of juicy, delicious fried chicken is served with a sweet-n-salty dollop of honey butter. Where else can you eat as sinfully—and ethically—as you can with Christine and Josh?"
Fried chicken and cornbread
$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, Fried Chicken, Avondale
"My valentine knows chicken is better than flowers. Thank you for the @honeybutterchi my darling @_jilljoyce_"
Fried chicken and cornbread
$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, Fried Chicken, Avondale
"Meeting lunch. Thank you @honeybutterchi."
Fried chicken and cornbread
$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, Fried Chicken, Avondale
"#🤤🤤🤤
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