Author:

Matt Chiera

Barcelona Spanish

Suculent (Barcelona)

on
October 26, 2014

Easily the best meal we had in Barcelona.

The crescendo of the meal for us was when after being served 13 or so dishes of some of the most delicious…

Barcelona Spanish Tapas

Irati Taverna Basca (Barcelona)

on
October 14, 2014

It’s been a long time since I’ve gotten something amazing for a dollar, but at 1 euro/each, the unbelievably delicious pintxos at Irati is the best value in dining…

Chicago Mexican

Las Fuentes Restaurant

on
August 9, 2014

Las Fuentes’ patio is one of the hidden gems of the north side.

The patio is huge, decorated in awesome garish Mexican decor, and features a huge mural painted…

Chicago Molecular Gastronomy

Moto

on
February 5, 2014

The server/sommelier sets a candle on our table. There’s two of us, well dressed, romantic vibe. Ok, we think, they’re just setting the mood. Three courses later, an astoundingly…

Chicago Mexican

5411 Empanadas

on
February 3, 2014

How did I not find out about this sooner?

Amazing empanadas at $2.50 a piece – a wallet-friendly, delicious dining experience.

We tried the beef empanada, the date and bacon empanada…