Cheap Eats
12Pad see ew
We’re pretty sure there’s nothing you won’t love from Tac Quick, whether you’re looking at the official menu or the not-so-secret “secret menu,” but we like the pad see ew, one of the best versions of the dish in the city. With your choice of meat cooked with stir-fried wide rice noodles, broccoli, egg and sweet soy sauce, it could probably serve for multiple meals, but we can’t seem to drop our fork. 3930 N Sheridan Rd (773-327-5253,
tacquick.com). $7.95.
13Classic grilled
Farmers’ market regulars know Gayle’s
cheese sandwich
grilled cheese sandwiches from her regular appearances at Logan Square, Green City, SOAR and Daley Plaza markets. But now Gayle Voss has a brick-and-mortar location in the Pedway at Block 37. We’re fans of the classic
Time Out Chicago September–November 2016
14 Tacos
Carnitas are served by the pound at Carnitas Uruapan (and you’ll see plenty of people lining up to get pounds to take home and dress up themselves), but you can also grab tacos to eat at the restaurant. A large handful of carnitas with your choice of the cut is set on top of two corn tortillas and served with salsa for just $2.75. Order chicharrones for a crispy side if you have room. Head to the Pilsen stop early, though; the carnitas start to sell out in the afternoon. 1725 W 18th St (312-226-2654,
carnitasuruapanchi.com). $2.75.
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grilled cheese, with Prairie Pure Butterkäse cheese and crispy sourdough bread from Bennison’s Bakery. It’s melty and creamy, just like mama used to make. Order a side of the tomato pesto soup. 108 N State St, Suite 27 (312-285-2202,
gaylesbestevergrilledcheese.com). $6.
15Chili mac
Sidecar at LR has you covered when you start to feel the hunger pangs after a long postwork craft-beer session. Just mosey on over from your booth in the back, and order the chili mac at the inside walk-up window. It’s chili, “lunch-lady style,” with ground beef and kidney beans mixed into a great mac and cheese that combines campanelle pasta, curd cheese sauce and bread crumbs. It’s creamy, spicy and damn hearty. 1612 W Irving Park Rd (773-665-4500, longroomchicago .com). $8.
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