A Hearty Homecoming, 5/29/08
Upon her return to Chicago, Misty plans to feast on all the foods she's missed.
Hands-on Feasting, 12/24/07
After vowing to try somewhere new, Misty lands some affordable Indo/Pak cuisine.
South of the Border Slurping , 11/13/07
Latin American versions of chicken soup mix things up in your bowl.
Tamale Lust, 7/31/07
You may think you know tamales, but you don't. We've unwrapped the city's best bundles of goodness.
Checking Out Paradise, 7/9/07
Supermercado Chapala's tender carnitas, memorable guac and friendly patrons give Misty a taste of paradise.
Five Foods I'm Loving, 5/29/07
Misty sings praises of her current can't-live-without foods.
Spoonful of Paradise, 3/12/07
We can't all head to Isla Mujeres like Misty, but we can hit up for favorite international spots.
La Unica One for Me, 1/22/07
Misty craves Cuban tamales all the way home from South Africa.
Chicago Eats, North to South, 9/25/06
From Chinatown cookies to La Unica coffee, Misty was on the prowl last weekend.
Drinking in Cafe con Leche, 4/25/06
Misty's lunch is (of course) full of food...and charming conversation.
To the Market We Go, 4/23/06
Stuff your tummy and your shopping cart at these ethnic markets.
Munching Down Maxwell, 9/26/05
Chicago's big, bad Mexican street market wows.
I've never met a tamale I didn't love, and this Cuban cafeteria in the back of a full-service grocery store whips 'em out with the best of them. The firm, Cuban-style tamale is stuffed with tender bits of pork and soft green peppers, and comes covered in rich pork drippings. Lots of bite-size treats are on the menu for less than a few dollars (creamed ham croquettes, yucca covered in garlicky mojo, beef-stuffed empanadas) and the old-timers chillin' at the dozen or so tables seem to have a you-can-never-drink enough coffee attitude.