These last couple of weeks have been so busy and fun for me. My parents came all the way from Montana to visit me in Chicago. We had a blast...cubs games, theatre, boat rides, professional shopping, and EATING...so much EATING! I had an absolute blast showing them my favorite chicago spots and also sharing with them the restaurants that I love so much. Since I can't take everyone to these delicious food heavens, I am taking this opportunity to share a short list of my absolute faves. If I ever move from Chicago, I will be desperately craving the food from these places.
1)Uncle Julios Hacienda
http://www.unclejulios.com/
mmmmm....sooooo good. Endless baskets of chips and salsa, the most succulent chicken, and delicate, homemade tortillas. I want a margarita! Of course, my sweet tooth doesn't allow me to leave Julio's without an order of their melt-in-your-mouth sopapillas. Served warm with honey for dipping...AMAZING!
2)Pequods Pizza
http://www.pequodspizza.com/
Everyone in Chicago loves deep dish. Really, though, what's not to love? At this hole-in-the wall pizzeria, the crust is carmelized beautifully with golden, buttery, cheese. I find most pizzas in Chicago to be filled with way too much cheese, but at Pequods, the crust is a bit thicker on the bottom, and the pan pizza is filled with tantalizingly tangy sauce, the perfect amount of cheese, and an abundant amount of whatever toppings you choose. Usually I find about 20 pieces of pepperoni on an entire pizza...not at Pequods! There are about 20 pieces per slice! MMMM...so meaty! (I love you Joel McHale!). Another reason why I love this place? There is a guy who is always there greeting people and hanging out. I don't know if he is the manager, the owner, or just some random dude, but he is really friendly and makes you feel at home. I call him Pequod.
3) Hackney's
http://www.hackneysprintersrow.net/
I could really eat a cheeseburger everyday for just about every meal. I love burgers. A big, juicy, flavorful patty on a warm soft bun. Yum. I fantasize about this sort of thing (luckily, my boyfriend shares the same passion for the cheeseburger as I do, so this is not weird...really...is it?) Anyway, at Hackney's, not only is the burger delectable and delicious, their french fried onions are equally addicting. I advise ordering a full brick of these crispy onion strings and whatever you don't finish, throw 'em on your burger and behold a meal so indulgent and filling, you will wake up still smiling the next morning.
I never have to worry about a lack of good restaurants in Chicago...speaking of which...isn't it lunchtime? I'm hungry.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
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what about my visit in June?
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