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McDonald’s Southern-style chicken sandwich: At least the price is right
Published on 5/15/08
Published on 5/15/08
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Blue Sky Bakery & Café By employing homeless youth, this nonprofit bakery (serving cookies, granola and sandwiches) doubles as a social venture. 4749 N Albany Ave between Leland and Lawrence Aves (773-710-7346). El: Brown to Kedzie. Bus: 81 Lawrence (24hrs), 93 North California. Tue–Fri 7am–2pm; Sat 8am–3pm; Sun 9am–3pm. Average baked good: $2.
C-House New York chef Marcus Samuelsson enters the Chicago market with a concept that’s new to him: American seafood. It’s currently open only for breakfast (where he’s serving salmon pastrami bagels and lobster Benedict), but lunch and dinner are on their way. 166 E Superior St at St Clair St (312-523-0923). El: Red to Chicago. Bus: 3, X4, 10, 26, 66, 125, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 151. Average main course (breakfast): $12.
Mado Husband-and-wife team Rob and Allison Levitt are behind this seasonal Mediterranean menu, which offers baked goods for breakfast, panini for lunch and braised meats for dinner. 1647 N Milwaukee Ave between Caton St and Concord Pl (773-342-2340). El: Blue to Damen. Bus: 50, 56, 72. Breakfast, lunch, dinner (closed Mon). Average main course: $18.
Mixteco Grill Raul Arreola (a Mexico native with more than a decade of experience at Frontera, Topolobampo and Fonda del Mar) is behind this ode to Oaxaca, putting out four different mole sauces, grilled pork chops and huitlacoche empanadas. 1601 W Montrose Ave at Ashland Ave (773-868-1601). El: Brown to Montrose. Bus: 22 (24hrs), 50, 78, 145. Brunch (Sat,Sun), dinner. Average main course: $15.
Shochu The folks behind Deleece are taking a cue from Japanese izakayas (gastropubs) with a grazing-geared menu of small plates, sushi and yakitori skewers. The namesake liquor is served straight, as well as blended into cocktails with fruit purees and teas. 3313 N Clark St between Aldine Ave and Buckingham Pl (773-348-3313). El: Brown, Purple (rush hrs), Red to Belmont. Bus: 22 (24hrs), 77 (24hrs), 152. Dinner. Average small plate: $8.
Veerasway Next door to sibling Sushi Wabi, this Indian attempt looks to sex-up the fiery cuisine with snazzy street snacks, modernized classics and cocktails like a spiced-rum lassi with fresh mango puree. 844 W Randolph St between Green and Peoria Sts (312-491-0844). El: Green to Clinton. Bus: 8 Halsted, 20 Madison (24hrs). Lunch (Mon–Fri), dinner. Average main course: $10.
Zed 451 Meals here start with trips to the “harvest tables” for salads, continue with hot entrées brought to the table by chefs, and , if you’re smart, end on the rooftop deck. 739 N Clark St at Superior St (888-493-3451). El: Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Chicago, Red to Chicago/State. Bus: 66 Chicago (24hrs), 156 LaSalle. Brunch (Sat, Sun), dinner. All you can eat: $49.50.
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