Petterino’s heirloom-apple Waldorf salad, our most popular recipe of the year!
The Dining Chicago blog hasn’t been around a whole year yet, and our weekly “Eat this!” recipe column has been going an even shorter time, but that isn’t going to stop us from giving you a list of our most popular recipes from 2009. The list below contains our most-visited recipes from local restaurants.
- Petterino’s, Loop: Heirloom-apple Waldorf salad, an updated classic.
- Sepia, West Loop: Porchetta, savory Italian-style pork roast.
- Zocalo Restaurant and Tequila Bar, River North: Guacamole trio, three out-of-the-ordinary avocado dips.
- 312 Chicago, Loop: Gingerbread house, a holiday tradition.
- Blind Faith Cafe, Evanston: Sagamité, a historic native American dish from Illinois.
- Zed451, River North: Carrot and cranberry borscht, an uncommon use for these berries.
- Il Poggiolo, Hinsdale: Arancini, flavorful Italian rice balls.
- The Chicago Diner, Northalsted: Granola, a hippie-era favorite.
- Salute Wine Bar, River North: Panini with prosciutto, gorgonzola and fig butter, gussied-up grilled cheese.
- Shokran, Irving Park: Zaalouk, Moroccan eggplant salad.
What restaurants and recipes would you like to see featured here in 2010?
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