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Home » masa azul

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Posted inFood & Drink

In Bertha Garcia’s hands the elusive chorizo verde is a symphonic sausage

by Mike Sula October 10, 2019August 18, 2021

Green chorizo is now on the menu at Xocome Antojeria.

Posted inFood & Drink

The Chicago field guide to mezcal, the spirit of the summer

by Mike Sula May 17, 2017August 18, 2021

Where to seek out agave distillates around town

Posted inBlogs

Jonathan Zaragoza on leaving Masa Azul: ‘Just gonna chill.’

by Mike Sula July 25, 2014August 18, 2021

The young chef who revamped the Logan Square spot is taking some time for himself.

The Heart of the Dead
Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Cocktail to Be Jealous for Not Having Ordered Yourself

by Kevin Warwick June 19, 2013August 19, 2021

With its punchlike fruitiness and hint of spice, it ended up ruling the table.

Frog ceviche with frog-skin "chips"
Posted inFood & Drink

Key Ingredient: Jonathan Zaragoza gets into muddy-tasting amphibians, skin and all

by Julia Thiel April 19, 2013August 19, 2021

Challenged with frog, Masa Azul chef Jonathan Zaragoza is inspired by “the original fish-and-chips.”

A lineup of Scofflaw's cocktails
Posted inFood & Drink

A collection of curious cocktails

by Mike Sula March 14, 2013August 19, 2021

A collection of curious cocktails: eight bartenders contribute an unusual creation to our dream cocktail list.

One heady brew
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: PEZ candy

by Kate Schmidt January 24, 2013August 18, 2021

Red Door’s Jay Schroeder beheads a childhood favorite.

The Shiitake Flip
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Shiitake mushrooms

by Kate Schmidt January 11, 2013August 18, 2021

Masa Azul’s Jenny Kessler makes the Shiitake Flip.

The cure for what ails you—a teacup full of rum.
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: falernum

by Kate Schmidt December 27, 2012August 19, 2021

Rodan’s Eric Chaleff soothes his flu with falernum

Posted inBlogs

124 tasty things from 2012

by Mike Sula December 26, 2012August 19, 2021

I ate it all

Posted inBlogs

One Bite: salsa de molcajete at Masa Azul

by Mike Sula November 27, 2012August 19, 2021

This simple snack is a sign of how far the Logan Square tequila bar has come under Jonathan Zaragoza

Posted inBlogs

Jonathan Zaragoza to command kitchen at Masa Azul

by Mike Sula August 20, 2012August 19, 2021

The Prince of Chivo starts cooking at the tequila-focused restaurant Masa Azul in mid-September

Posted inBlogs

133 tasty things from 2011

by Mike Sula December 29, 2011August 19, 2021

I ate it all

Posted inBlogs

This week in Food & Drink: Key Ingredient bamboo worms, Masa Azul, Cocktail Challenge nutritional yeast

by Kate Schmidt September 23, 2011August 19, 2021

This week in Food & Drink: Key Ingredient bamboo worms, Masa Azul, Cocktail Challenge nutritional yeast

Three Amigos combo with Eucalyptus Spiced Pear and Minero Rita
Posted inFood & Drink

At Masa Azul, it’s the worm’s turn

by Mike Sula September 22, 2011August 19, 2021

The southwestern menu takes a backseat to the agave spirits at Logan Square’s Masa Azul.

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