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Chicago Food that had my mouth watering
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items Welcome to my personal Chicago food multiverse, where every bite has its own origin story and every flavor drop-kicks your taste buds like it’s in a Wu-Tang intro. These are the spots that made me pause, look at my plate, and whisper, “ain’t no way t...
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Some of the BEST catfish I ever had. Keith Lee rated it a 10/10 if you don’t trust me! Great soul food that as a southerner even I appreciate and remind me of something I can get in Texas
Cleo’s
Raspberry & Pomegranate - fav flavor
If Chicago had a “coming-of-age treat,” this would be it. Mario’s Raspberry + Pomegranate Italian Ice hit me like a plot twist — bright, sweet, refreshing, and character-development level delicious. One spoo...
Mario's Italian Lemonade
Hot Honey Pepperoni + A Bread That Deserves Recognition
Pizzamici is that sleeper pick on a mixtape that ends up being your favorite track.
The hot honey pepperoni? Absolutely elite. Sweet heat sliding across crispy edges with that perfect cheese pu...
PIZZ'AMICI
All-Day Sunday Happy Hour
Blue Sushi Sake is my Sunday sanctuary. The fact that they do all-day happy hour on Sundays should instantly put them in the Chicago Hall of Fame.
It’s affordable, everything on the menu slaps, and my ride-or-die rolls are...
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
5-Piece Wings w/ Salt, Pepper & Mild Sauce - fav meal
Harold’s isn’t just food — it’s Chicago culture.
The 5-piece wings with salt + pepper + mild sauce are something every visitor must sign a waiver for because the flavor is spiritual.
Messy, t...
Harold's Chicken – Harold's Chicken
Drip Collective is the cozy, creative, “I could stay here for hours” coffee shop.
Black-owned, LGBTQ-friendly, and beautifully designed, it’s perfect for studying, vibing, or plotting world domination over a latte.
Their Ube Matcha?
Smooth, earthy, ...
Drip Collective
Drinks With a View + A Killer Burger
VU Rooftop is that classy-but-chill spot you take someone when you want to impress them without saying a word. The views of Soldier Field are stupid gorgeous, especially at sunset.
My go-to orders:
Popcorn Shri...
VU Rooftop