Celeb-Rated: Dale Talde
By Valerie Moloney, City Editor
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.
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL
"The best deep dish in the city. They have a carmelized crust, great sauce and their sausage is the best." -
Naha
500 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
"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." -
San Soo Gap San Korean BBQ and Sushi Bar
5247 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
"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." -
avec
615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
"The food here is some of the best in the city. It's food with a soul." -
Susie's Drive-in
4126 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
"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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Momofuku Ssam Bar
207 2nd Ave, New York, NY
"Great food, great chef." -
Stella!
1032 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
"Scott Boswell is very talented. The food is big and bold." -
Paradise Pup
1724 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL
"The best burger not in the city." -
Lotus of Siam
953 E Sahara Ave Ste A5, Las Vegas, NV
"Really good Thai food off the Strip." -
Geno's Steaks
1219 S Ninth St, Philadelphia, PA
"The perfect cheesesteak."
