Here's my favorite-food raw data from 2014, effectively in reverse chronological order, which is why some places get more than one mention. Only Chicago-area restaurants are included . . .
Spinach Rugelah, Reuben Strudel -
Kaufman's Bagel Bakery - 14.1225
Soondubu, Tiny Shrimp & Garlic Cloves Panchan -
Cho Jung - 14.1218
My Friend's Birthday Meal -
Birrieria Zaragoza - 14.1201
Smoked Chicken, Fried Chicken, House Pickles -
Small's Smoke Shack - 14.1129
Egg Tarts, Minchi Hash -
Fat Rice - 14.1129
Ham & Cheese Croissant -
Floriole - 14.1129
Kouign Amann, Canele -
Bad Wolf Coffee - 14.1129
Reggie Deluxe -
Scofflaw - 14.1123
Pickle Brined Thigh on a Bun -
Leghorn - 14.1123
Ribollita Soup -
Publican Quality Meats - 14.1121
Mr. G -
JP Graziano Grocery & Sub Shop - 14.1121
Chicken Fried Chicken, Smoked Brisket Taco Norteno, Pepper & Potato Hash, Roasted Romanesco -
Dove's Luncheonette - 14.1112
Fried Shrimp Heads, Monk Liver Mousse, Ribeye Cap, Boquerones -
MFK - 14.1011
Crepinette, Tongue & Octopus -
Scofflaw - 14.1006
Kimchi/Celery/Radish pickles (3 separate dishes), Pork Ribs, Cold buckwheat noodles, Chicken with chicken liver sauce, Bibimbop -
Parachute - 14.0703
Steak Tartare, Boudin Noir, Pork Belly/Mung Bean Pancake, Hand Torn Noodle w/spicy lamb sofrito -
Parachute - 14.0701
Dirty Rice, Gumbo, Fries, Chaurice Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Cochon Du Lait Po'Boy -
Analogue - 14.0628
Goan Manila Clams -
Fat Rice - 14.0625
Burnt Ends, Spare Ribs -
Barn & Co. - 14.0618
Margherita, Pepperoni/Ricotta/Garlic pizzas -
Coalfire - 14.0501
Otoro Tuna, Chutoro Tuna, Uni -
Japonais by Morimoto - 14.0415
Mustard Grilled Burger, Frites -
Scofflaw - 14.0405
Rare Burger with caramelized onion, cheese, egg, bacon -
Owen & Engine - 14.0313
Crab Legs, Sushi, Lamb Shank, Sashimi Terrine, Hamachi Bop -
Japonais by Morimoto - 14.0312
Monkfish Liver torchon carpaccio, Crispy pig ears, Mixed lettuces, Corzetti, Scrambled egg with runny yolk, ricotta, MI trout roe, guanciale, Veal Shortrib Casoncelli, Ricotta Ravioli Bolgnese, Wood Grilled Chicken w/nduja vinaigrette, braised garbanzo beans, 60 day-aged wood grilled Top Sirloin w/Anson Mills farro, Spit Roasted Duck, Striped Bass, Valrhona Dulecy Mousse, Mascarpone Cheesecake -
Nightwood - 14.0308
Ranch-Style Double Cheeseburger (w/grilled onions) -
Redhot Ranch (Ashland) - 14.0307
Biscuits, Gumbo, Dirty Rice, Stuffed Mirliton, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Mushroom Debris Po Boy -
Analogue - 14.0227
Little Gem Salad with pig ears, Beef Heart Tartare, Duck Hearts (curds, whey, onion, treviso, pepper jelly) Brussels Sprouts (gochujang, bacon) -
Publican - 14.0221
Lao Style Wings, Som Tum -
Spicy Thai Lao - 14.0216
Crab, Salmon, Shrimp & Tomato, Karaage, Abalone, Jowl, Tongue, Potstickers -
Sumi Robata Bar - 14.0208
Biscuits, Gumbo, Scott, LA egg, Cochon de Lait Po Boy, Chaurice Dog -
Analogue - 14.0205
Krudite, Cheesey Breadsticks, Lobster Thermador, Oyster IL Bronzino, Onion Gratin, Rib Eye, Cheesecake Creme Brulee -
Next-Steak - 14.0131
Hanger Steak Carpaccio, Charred Baby Squid w/Polenta, Aged Provolone-Pancetta-Pickled Red Onion Pizza, House-cured Sardines, Tuna Conserva Bruschetta, Shaved Root Vegetable Salad -
Cicchetti - 14.0123
Zuppa di Pesce -
Boston Fish Market - 14.0120
Pretzel, Weisswurst -
Radler - 14.0103
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