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Home » huitlacoche

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Posted inFood & Drink

Chicago’s taco game is strong: these three spots prove the taqueria, if nothing else, abides

by Mike Sula June 27, 2018August 18, 2021

A taco crawl for the end times: El Santo Taqueria, the Chicago Taco Authority, and Tomatillo Taco-Ville

Posted inBlogs

A JW Marriott bartender infuses cognac with corn smut

by Julia Thiel October 23, 2015August 18, 2021

Challenged to create a cocktail with huitlacoche, Damian Arms of the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge puts the corn fungus to good use.

The year of the eel
Posted inFood & Drink

Got yak phlegm?

by Julia Thiel December 26, 2012August 19, 2021

From disappearing cocoa nib consomme to escaped eels, it was a lively year for Key Ingredient

Posted inBlogs

A place to don your tricorn and more in this week’s Food & Drink

by Kate Schmidt August 9, 2012August 19, 2021

In this week’s Food & Drink: Ye olde South Loop tavern, Key Ingredient huitlacoche

Huitlacoche-white chocolate cheesecake with popcorn, corn muffin crumble, and blackberry jam
Posted inFood & Drink

Key Ingredient: huitlacoche

by Julia Thiel August 6, 2012August 19, 2021

Perennial Virant pastry chef uses huitlacoche in a dessert that tastes great, looks awful

Posted inBlogs

Graham Elliot Bistro: the brand goes on, and more in this week’s Food & Drink

by Kate Schmidt July 26, 2012August 19, 2021

In this week’s Food & Drink: Graham Elliot Bowles’s latest homage to self, Key Ingredient chicken gizzards

Posted inBlogs

Top-notch cheap eats at Huaraches Dona Chio

by Philip Montoro December 29, 2008August 19, 2021

My vote for the best Mexican food in Chicago

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