(Chicago) – “Bagoong” (shrimp paste) rice is one of my all-time Filipino favorites. Depending on what restaurant version you are eating, “bagoong” rice is generally salty, a little sweet, sour and savory. The overall taste is strong, imposing and yet, aromatic and […]
(Chicago) – It is fairly typical nowadays to find restaurants offering fusion cuisines with Asian dishes. But the word “Asian”, in most cases, refers only to Chinese, Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese. There are very few attempts to fuse with Filipino […]
What is the best hotdog you’ve ever had? (Chicago) – Hot Doug’s has been featured in many shows in Food Network and Travel channel. Many Chicago residents are raving about this place. I even heard it from a foreign seatmate in […]
(Chicago) – Celebrity chef, Rick Bayless’ quick service spot, Xoco, in downtown Chicago is a must try. The tortas (sandwiches), caldos (soups) and hot chocolate are delicious and reasonably-priced. Expect a line when you come here but the service is […]
(Chicago) – I have never heard of Swedish food until I moved here to Chicago a few years ago. There are at least 5 Swedish restaurants in my area alone and all of these places specialize in breakfast/brunch. A few […]
(Chicago) – I didn’t strictly follow the no-red-meat fasting for the whole Lenten season. However, I consciously spent a couple of days without eating meat or poultry and this made me look forward to having an abundant brunch on Easter. […]
(Chicago) – Valentine’s Day is one of those yearly events that I don’t mind indulging in good food. If I eat in quantity on turkey, ham and desserts during Thanksgiving Day, I search for something restrained, distinctive, pretty and gratifying […]
(Chicago) – My exposure to anything-Korean was not vast until recently. I had tutored a lot of Korean exchange students back in college but that’s about it. I never had a motivation to explore the culture, especially the food. Perhaps, […]