Chicago's Top Restaurants and Larry David's Greatest Food Fights
Plus, the great chili crunch debate, the best airports for dining, and why eggs are expensive
The 25 Best Chicago Restaurants, According to the New York Times
Chicago has been long established as one of the greatest food cities in the United States — from neighborhoods filled with fantastic German, Mexican, and Chinese cuisine to iconic items like Italian beef and deep-dish pizza, Chicago is one of the best places to eat yourself into a food coma. And, with the popularity of the Bear, the city has seen an upsurge in food tourism, with the restaurant that inspired the show, Mr. Beef, tripling its daily sandwich output. Mr. Beef, by the way, didn’t make the New York Times list (Johnnie’s Beef did) — nor did my personal favorite restaurants the Purple Pig and the Publican, or iconic Chicago steakhouse, Gibson’s. Since Chicagoans are pretty loyal to their favorite spots, the New York Times invited comments in its introduction to the piece. I’m sure their inbox is buzzing.
Larry David’s Food Fights
As Seinfeld before it, much of Curb Your Enthusiasm’s debates, fights, and existential crises took place in restaurants. As a tribute to the Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale, Eater Los Angeles takes a look at Larry’s biggest food fights.
The Great Chili Crunch Debate
Chili crunch, chile crunch, chili crisp: they’re all different ways to refer to the traditional Asian chile oil condiment. Search for a jar of this spicy, fragrant treat and you’ll find dozens of different brands including David Chang’s own Momofuku brand of chili crunch sauce. Lately this condiment has been the source of fierce battles between Chang’s company and smaller, mostly family-run manufacturers. Momofuku’s attorneys claim they’re protecting the company’s trademark while the smaller companies say they’re being targeted by the larger Momofuku. Eater New York explains the batter.
Heathrow, JFK, Dubai Among the Top Ten Airports for Dining
We’ve all been at some airport, flight delayed, searching among the meager selections for something edible. For the most part, we can expect a bland chicken sandwich or a burger that resembles a hockey puck. There are, however exceptions: Caviar at London’s Heathrow, a rich ramen at Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore, or fresh beer at Munich’s Airbräu (billed as the world’s first airport brewery). And, while you probably won’t make plans specifically to eat airport food, Food & Wine breaks down the best airports for dining just in case all your global trotting makes you hungry.
Why Are Eggs So Expensive?
Why are eggs so expensive? Blame avian flu, the high cost of feed, the cost of labor, or a combination of the three. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, egg prices are around $2.99 a dozen. From supply and demand to the cost of cage-free hens, U.S. News & World Report tries to find an answer to our grocery bill blues.