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Anthony Bourdain Chicago : All Of The Restaurants Picked On No Reservations

When Anthony Bourdain visited Chicago on his show No Reservations, he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased in a convenient list.

This is No Reservations, season 5, episode 5. It first aired on February 2, 2009.

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DISH – Hotdogs

WHAT IS IT?

They had a hotdog with tamale called “Mighty Dog” and another hotdog called the “Mother-in-law”. They also had a drink called “Suicide”.

“I’m liking this, this is really good stoner food.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Fat Johnnie’s Famous Red Hots
7242 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636, United States
Chicago, Illinois

NOTES

Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.

DISH – Deep-dish Pizza

WHAT IS IT?

They had Chicago style pizza or deep-dish pizza made of spinach, mushrooms, peppers, and bell peppers.

“I gotta admit, I like this stuff. A lot. I think my problem was just calling it a pizza. Whatever this is, I like it.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Burt’s Place
8541 Ferris Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053, United States
Chicago, Illinois

DISH – Chicago-style Smoked Fish

WHAT IS IT?

They had smoked trout, salmon and shrimp.

“It taste like… well, fish, and smoke and… fish oil.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Calumet Fisheries
3259 E 95th St, Chicago, IL 60617, United States
Chicago, Illinois

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DISH – “Humorous Chicago-style Dishes”

WHAT IS IT?

First: “Roadkill” made of beet puree, mushrooms into brain form, shredded duck and puff rice shaped like maggots.
Second: “Cuban cigar” made of Cuban sandwich wrapped in a dried cabbage leaf, sesame, Brazil nut garnish.
Third: Barbecue pork topped with cornbread puree.

“Homaro’s like the kid in school who shot spitballs and made fart jokes at the back of the class but still knew all the answers to the math problems on the board. While it appears he takes nothing seriously, the flavors and rather extravagant techniques say otherwise.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Moto Restaurant
945 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
Chicago, Illinois

NOTES

Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.

DISH – “3 Little Pigs Sandwich” – No Reservations Chicago

WHAT IS IT?

They had shrimp cocktail, flintstone-sized baby back ribs and onion rings.
They also had a sandwich called “3 little pigs” made of smoked ham, brioche bun, pork cutlet, 2 strips of bacon and 2 fried eggs.

“This is bat-f*cking-nuts, this is–this is, you know, this is the work of genius… in an evil way.”- Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

The Palm – Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
Chicago, Illinois

DISH – Seafood – No Reservations Chicago

WHAT IS IT?

First: Yellowtail tuna.
Second: Mussels and coconut gelee with chili pepper and green apple essence.
Third: Salmon roe and cured escolar with pepper and crystallized lettuce.
Fourth: Fluke with caviar and shiso leaf.
Fifth: Akagai clams with rice wine vinegar and white soy.
Sixth: Butter poached lobster with sea urchin roe and sauteed squid.
Seventh: Seared taro with dried wasabi, celery garnish and green apple salad and green olive and soya.

“Each creation perfectly blending flavor and texture with the directness and seaming simplicity yet nothings masks the pure, deep ocean flavors of the fish itself.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

L2O
2300 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
Chicago, Illinois

NOTES

Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.

DISH – Chicago Hotdogs – No Reservations Chicago

WHAT IS IT?

They had hotdogs. First, the famous Chicago dog: with mustard, neon green relish, tomatoes, onions, dill pickle and topped with celery salt. Second, a foie gras hotdog made of duck sausage with truffle mustard and topped with foie gras.They also had french fries cooked in duck fat.

“Oh yeah, perfection in a dog.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Hot Doug’s
3324 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
Chicago, illinois

NOTES

Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.

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