One of the most recent trends in Chicago’s food scene is the emergence of fast food mediterranean and middle-eastern restaurants. These places all pretty much serve the same thing: hummus, shawarma, kefta kebob, tabouli, baba ghannouj, and Jerusalem salad. Pinched Continue reading
Think of the word “gyros” and write down what comes to mind. Your list probably has words like: jye-ro, a little bit of Kronos meat, rubbery pita bread, plasticy tomatoes, tasteless onion strips, and more of that cucumber sauce than Continue reading
Most Chicagoins have heard the term falafel before, but what is it? This mysterious Middle Eastern favorite seemed to pop up out of nowhere about a decade ago. It is not uncommon for co-workers in white collar environments to meet Continue reading