When Anthony Bourdain visited Chicago on his show The Layover Season 2 Episode 1, he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased on The Layover Chicago, all in a convenient list:
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DISH – Beer
WHAT IS IT?
Alcoholic beverage brewed from grains of cereal, like malted barley.
WHERE IS IT?
Old Town Ale House
219 W North Ave
Chicago, IL, United States
THE LAYOVER CHICAGO NOTES
Anthony Bourdain described Old Town Ale House as “the most storied, legendary drinking establishments in the nation.” On this episode, he also had drinks at The Hideout, a spot that began in 1934 as a factory bar. For drinks, he also suggested Happy Village Bar and The Mutiny (already closed as of this writing), although he did not visit these two bars during this Chicago trip.
DISH – Double Cheeseburger
WHAT IS IT?
Two burger patties with cheese in between, topped with pickles and ketchup.
WHERE IS IT?
Billy Goat Tavern
430 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, United States
THE LAYOVER CHICAGO NOTES
On this episode, Anthony Bourdain visited Billy Goat Tavern located underground, directly underneath the Chicago Tribune building. He mentioned Kuma’s Corner as a burger joint where “the lines may be long but where heavy metal aficionados could find the burger of their dreams”, with burgers having metal names and whisky served on tap. Another option he mentioned was Tank Noodle if you want pho instead of burgers.
DISH – Charcuterie
WHAT IS IT?
A selection of meats and cheeses, like culatello, chicken liver pâté, spicy coppa, head cheese, soppressata, blood sausage, pork and foie gras pâté, testa, and pickled tongue, arranged on a charcuterie board.
WHERE IS IT?
Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL, United States
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THE LAYOVER CHICAGO NOTES
Publican Quality Meats is a butcher shop, charcuterie and bakery that also serves liquor.
DISH – Lake Perch, Boudin Noir, Frites and Eggs, Cantaloupe Salad, Speck, and Octopus
WHAT IS IT?
Lake Perch – with arugula, red onion and Parmigiano-Reggiano; Boudin Noir – blood sausage with summer squash and roasted peppers; Frites and Eggs – fries topped with sunny side up eggs; Cantaloupe Salad – with chicory, prosciutto and champagne vinaigrette; Speck – smoked pork belly with burrata, tomato and pears; Octopus – with barley and watermelon.
WHERE IS IT?
Publican
837 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL, United States
THE LAYOVER CHICAGO NOTES
Anthony described The Publican as a “big, loud, beer-hall-type place” with communal tables and family-style plates.
DISH – Phat Style Rice and Ramen
WHAT IS IT?
Phat Style Rice – stir-fried rice bowl with lemongrass chicken, pork belly, pineapple and shrimp; Ramen – noodle soup with braised pork belly, mushrooms and soft-boiled egg.
WHERE IS IT?
urbanbelly
1542 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL, United States
THE LAYOVER CHICAGO NOTES
While Anthony Bourdain did not stop by this dumpling house on this episode, he suggested it as a lunch option, especially their Phat Style Rice and Ramen.
DISH – Doughnut
WHAT IS IT?
Fried dough confection that can be unglazed, glazed, filled or topped with different ingredients.
WHERE IS IT?
Doughnut Vault
401 N Franklin St
Chicago, IL, United States
THE LAYOVER CHICAGO NOTES
According to Anthony Bourdain, Doughnut Vault “makes excellent doughnuts”. On this episode, he tried their Maple Buttermilk Old Fashioned doughnut.
DISH – Southern Breakfast – Anthony Bourdain Chicago
WHAT IS IT?
Breakfast dishes typical of Southern United States, like homemade cornmeal, sweet milk biscuits, eggs, home fries, grits, corn beef hash, fried catfish nuggets and pancakes.
WHERE IS IT?
Sweet Maple Cafe
1339 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL, United States
THE LAYOVER CHICAGO NOTES
Sweet Maple Café is a breakfast and lunch spot that Anthony Bourdain did not visit on this episode but suggested if you want a substantial meal to start your day.
DISH – Schlitz Beer – Anthony Bourdain Chicago
WHAT IS IT?
Beer originally brewed by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company, but is now under Blue Ribbon.
WHERE IS IT?
Simon’s Bar
5210 N Clark St
Chicago, IL, United States
THE LAYOVER CHICAGO NOTES
Simon’s Bar (Simon’s Tavern) is in the predominantly Swedish neighborhood of Andersonville in Chicago, operating steadily since 1934. Anthony Bourdain recommended Green Mill if you want a bar that is “as pure Chicago as it gets”.
DISH – Red Hots – Anthony Bourdain Chicago
WHAT IS IT?
Hotdog sandwich made of boiled all-beef frankfurter topped with mustard, white onions, sweet pickle relish, dill pickle, tomato, pickled chili peppers and celery salt in a steamed poppy seed bun.
WHERE IS IT?
Jimmy’s Red Hots
4000 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL, United States
THE LAYOVER CHICAGO NOTES
Anthony Bourdain on Red Hots: “By my way of thinking, the Chicago Red Hot is the finest example of hotdog on the planet”. Bourdain also suggested Budacki’s Drive In as a hotdog option, although he did not visit the spot on this episode.
DISH – Tacos de Lengua – Anthony Bourdain Chicago
WHAT IS IT?
Tacos made of braised beef tongue.
WHERE IS IT?
Taqueria El Asadero
2213 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL, United States
THE LAYOVER CHICAGO NOTES
Although Anthony Bourdain did not stop by Taqueria El Asadero on this trip, he recommended it if you are craving for Mexican fare.
DISH – Malört – Anthony Bourdain Chicago
WHAT IS IT?
A digestif that has wormwood in it, giving it a bitter taste.
WHERE IS IT?
L & L Tavern
3207 N Clark St
Chicago, IL, United States
THE LAYOVER CHICAGO NOTES
L & L Tavern is a baseball bar that Anthony Bourdain visited during a game night, and where he had shots of Malört. If you want something more hip, he suggested Skylark in Pilsen.
DISH – Kohlrabi Salad, Roasted Beets, Escargot Ravioli, Roasted Cauliflower, Grilled Octopus, Confit Goat Belly, and Wood Oven Roasted Pig Face – Anthony Bourdain Chicago
WHAT IS IT?
Kohlrabi Salad – with blueberries and ginger vinaigrette, Roasted Beets – with green beans, kale and anchovy; Escargot Ravioli – with bacon, tamarind sauce, escarole, celery and crispy onions; Roasted Cauliflower – with pickled peppers, pine nuts and mint; Grilled Octopus – with beans, guanciale and fish sauce vinaigrette; Confit Goat Belly – with bourbon butter, lobster, crab and fennel; Wood Oven Roasted Pig Face – with sunny side up egg, tamarind, cilantro, red wine-maple, and potato sticks.
WHERE IS IT?
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL, United States
THE LAYOVER CHICAGO NOTES
Girl & The Goat is by chef-owner Stephanie Izard, Top Chef Season 4 winner.
DISH – Italian Beef – Anthony Bourdain Chicago
WHAT IS IT?
Slowly cooked round steak, sweet peppers and hot peppers in a bun, dipped in beef broth.
WHERE IS IT?
Johnnie’s Beef
7500 W North Ave
Elmwood Park, IL, United States
THE LAYOVER CHICAGO NOTES
Anthony Bourdain on Johnnie’s Beef: “Where they do the all-important Chicago staple, Italian Beef, right”. If you want Pork Chop Sandwich, Bourdain suggested Jim’s Original.
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