ON OUR RADAR
Plenty of new M
Mi T MiTocaya Antojería
Plenty of new Mexican restaurants opened their doors this y ar e t
doors this year, but Mi Tocaya is one to watch. The tacos are the main attraction, including the spicy Camp
the spicy Campechano stuffed with al pastor, chorizo and ca qu
sipper. But the best part of dining here is the open kitchen, w vila crafting
en kitchen, where you’ll spot chef Diana Davila crafting unique regional specialties. 2800 W Logan Blvd (872-315-3947,
mitocaya.com)
chorizo and carne asada and garnished with salsa and a squeeze of lime. Pair your order with a reposado teq
ado tequila margarita, an easy summer . But the
Burt’s Place Every Chicagoan has a favorite deep-dish
pizza—and will defend that choice until the bitter end. If you’re still searching for yours, consider Burt’s Place in Morton Grove, Illinois. After closing nearly two years ago, the iconic pizza parlor reopened earlier this year, much to the delight of its longtime fans. Burt’s still takes phone orders ahead of time (highly recommended), but it has done a gut rehab of the building, adding a bar with several draft taps. Of course, you can also take your chances as a walk-in, but be prepared to wait. From the city, a relatively quick Metra ride will get you there in a jiffy, making Burt’s a must on any pizza lover’s deep-dish checklist. 8541 Ferris Ave, Morton Grove, IL (847-965-7997,
burts-place.com)
Ella Elli The newest spot from 4 Star Restaurant Group pairs friendly service with
beautiful plates in cozy digs. Grab a bench at the bar (that’s right, there are tall, two-seat benches practically made for couples) and order a drink. We’re particularly fond of the gimlet with gin, lime cordial and elderflower liqueur. Opt for dishes like a creamy confit potato with pickled mustard seeds and dill. This surprisingly elegant spot makes the perfect backdrop for date night. 1349 W Cornelia Ave (773-935-3552,
ellaellichicago.com)
CHEF’S TABLE
Erling Wu-Bower and Cosmo Goss
Pacific Standard Time 151 W Erie St (
underscorehospitality.com)
Cosmo Goss (The Publican) and Erling Wu-Bower (Nico Osteria) are about to change the way you feel about dining in River North. The friends will be coexecutive chefs at their mysterious new project: a River North spot with a light California- inspired menu promising lots of action in There is no doubt these guys get along—most of Goss’s Instagram feed is populated with pictures of Wu-Bower or, as Goss calls him, his “Wu thang”—but they also take their craft very seriously. “We really want our food to speak to
our childhoods in California,” Goss tells Time Out Chicago. We chatted with the duo about their Chicago
Favorite new restaurant “Sumi Robata Bar (702 N Wells St). Just write that three times. It’s probably the best restaurant in the city,” says Goss. Wu-Bower agrees: “It’s precise, simple and clean. (900 W Randolph St) is annoyingly good.”
Go-to drinking destination “On my couch…and the Matchbox . Oh! And Rainbo is the best bar in the world,” says Goss.
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Best patio scene Wu-Bower likes Big Star (1531 N and Spacca Napoli (1769 W Sunnyside Ave). “I like Sportsman’s Club’s (948 N Western patio for drinking rosé,”
For weirding out
Both guys gushed about the tripe at Sun Wah BBQ (.
Off the beaten path For a hole-in-the-wall, Wu-Bower and Goss agree that Chicago Kalbi (3752 is an excellent
June 7–September 5, 2017 TIme Out Chicago
PHOTOGRAPHS: TOP LEFT, CENTER LEFT, CENTER RIGHT: JACLYN RIVAS; BOTTOM LEFT: ELIESA JOHNSON
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