Chicago

Torta Ahogada Knock-off

Jan 17th, 2010
by Jason.
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I mentioned in my previous post reviewing Xoco that I really wanted to have the torta ahogada.  Since I’m in Chicago quite infrequently, I had to take matters into my own hands. First I made some crusty bread.  This is a pretty standard Ratio (5:3) bread, formed into a baguette shape, baked with steam until [...]

Rick Bayless’s Xoco Restaurant

Jan 6th, 2010
by Jason.
8 comments

Sorry for the long gap between posts.  I was off enjoying the holidays and the time off.  I hope all of you were able to do the same. One of my adventures was to the Windy City with my wife and her friend since high school, Stephanie.  Stephanie lives in warm, sunny California, and wants [...]

A Trip to Chicago – Manny’s Deli

Dec 13th, 2009
by Jason.
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A couple weeks ago we traveled up to the Chicago area to visit with family.  Part of our plan was to visit the downtown ice rink, near Millenium Park.  You can skate as much as you want for free, and skate rentals are available for $10.  I hadn’t skated since high school, but I was [...]

Rules for Better Dining

Oct 18th, 2009
by Jason.
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Chicagoan Michael Gebert writes the blog Sky Full of Bacon.  Actually, he does far more than just write–he has one of the best local-focus video podcasts around.  You should take it upon yourself to go back and watch them all.  There are only a dozen or so at this time, but each is like a [...]

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