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From the archives: June 20, 2008
New York transplant Dale Talde, the sous chef at Buddakan who clocked time at Jean-Georges' Vong, along with Opera and Spring in his native Chicago, was a fan favorite on "Top Chef." Here, he shares his food cravings, from his hometown to New Orleans.
On this page:At Home: Chicago, On the Road.
At Home: Chicago
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Susie's Drive Thru
Read Reviews4126 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 (map)
"It's a 24 hour drive thru with hand-cut fries. Great for after the bar, a huge shake selection, good burgers and sandwiches."
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Pequod's Pizza
Read Reviews2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)
"The best deep dish in the city. They have a carmelized crust, great sauce and their sausage is the best."
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Avec
Read Reviews615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661 (map)
"The food here is some of the best in the city. It's food with a soul."
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San Soo Gab San
Read Reviews5247 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (map)
"It's a 24-hour Korean barbecue perfect for after work. When I go, I get the scallion pancake, kalbi or the spicy casserole with bacon and spam. It's dope."
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Naha
Read Reviews500 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)
"Carrie just got the James Beard award for best chef. For lunch they have the best burger and for dinner it's chicago fine dinnig at its best."
On the Road
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Momofuku Ssam Bar
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Stella! Restaurant
Read Reviews1032 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116 (map)
"Scott Boswell is very talented. The food is big and bold."
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Geno's Steaks
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Lotus Of Siam
Read Reviews953 E Sahara Ave Ste A5, Las Vegas, NV 89104 (map)
"Really good Thai food off the Strip."
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Paradise Pup
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