The Nation of Islam’s iconic dessert is still around, if you know where to look.
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The rediscovery of Dave’s Red Hots
Food Issue: A retiree returns to the hot dog shop of his youth.
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One Bite: Yvolina’s spinach and mushroom tamale
Show up early for these terrific tamales, sold only at the Pilsen Community Market
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Michael Carlson blows shit up and more food news bites
The return of Bizarre Foods, fermented pineapple brew, wood fired bagels, and more
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One Bite: Katsu’s kani ramen
Katsu, one of the best sushi restaurants in Chicago, also makes some of the best ramen
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This Week in Food & Drink: Don’t Sell the Burbs Short
Does Naperville have better Chinese food than Chicago?
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Edge on Zaragoza
John T. Edge, director of the Southern Foodways Alliance, digs Birrieria Zaragoza.
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More on Chicago soul food
Soul food savants Rob Lopata and Peter Engler weigh in on biscuits, corn bread, and hoecakes.
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Doggy’s S.S. Soul Eatery: quietly excellent on the west side
Who is the gifted nocturnal cook at Doggy’s S.S. Soul Eatery?