Chef Richard, legendary Chicago chef who has helmed Frontera Grill for over a decade, personally made me a torta, after I pestered him with a few middle of the night requests. It was a Torta Arabe, with pork, spicy green chile and cooling yogurt, amazing. Chef even used a secret technique to keep the bread… Continue reading The Richard James
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Fifth Table
Tom Skilling Blog Headline: Storm potential Sunday, temps cool down Tuesday. Door: Big Saturday to end the week! Nayeli and Saul both took charge of the Saturday line, with lots of out of towners and families. MVP today goes to Carlos, for leading the AM team, and getting Tonio to create the fifth Xoco patio… Continue reading Fifth Table
Crusher from DF
Tom Skilling Blog Headline: Chicago under severe thunderstorm risk until Monday. Mood Scale (weather appropriate, from a 5 star yelp review today): “Best soups in town hands down. Warms up that cold Chicago wind with a little spice. Can't go wrong with the menu and take out to go for a winning combo. Definite must… Continue reading Crusher from DF


