Special Mami Soup at Hon Kee Restaurant

special-mami2

BY EDMUND CRUZ When I was growing up, my parents frequently took our family shopping at a few favorite Asian markets scattered up and down Argyle Street. These trips often led us to Hon Kee Restaurant in Uptown for Special Mami Soup. What I … [Read more...]

Three Must-Try Asian Restaurants: bellyQ, Embeya and Jellyfish

embeya-chicago

BY RACHEL DICKENS I considered starting this post with the following intros: “If a creepy villain with a handle-bar mustache ever ties me to a railroad track and sets me free under the pretense that I’ll only eat one type of cuisine for the … [Read more...]

White Chocolate Lychee Doughnuts and Chocolate Symphony at Red Violet Modern Chinese Restaurant

chocolate symphony

BY MARIS CALLAHAN Someone recently told me that it's never a good sign when dessert is the best part of a restaurant meal. When you dine out, your meal should be the star of the show and dessert should be an added bonus, the proverbial icing on … [Read more...]