www.gorawchicago.com http://www.gorawchicago.com Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Keeping Warm With The Best Soups In Chicago http://www.gorawchicago.com/2011/09/18/keeping-warm-with-the-best-soups-in-chicago/ http://www.gorawchicago.com/2011/09/18/keeping-warm-with-the-best-soups-in-chicago/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.gorawchicago.com/&p=10 In January, the soup really starts cooking in Chicago, as this is National Soup Month. Most people think that Chicago is just all about hot dogs, but there is much more to this city than franks. When the temperature dips, people go looking for delicious soups to warm them up.

One can find all sorts of soups here from roasted chicken Florentine, rosemary chicken dumpling, seafood gumbo, lobster bisque, matzo ball soup, sweet-and-sour cabbage borscht and cream of asparagus. The soups are hearty here, not just all broth but full of rich ingredients and the flavors are astounding. If you like more traditional soups they offer those too.

In this area there are entire restaurants that are dedicated to soups. You can find hearty sandwiches to pair with the delicious broth. When ordering soups, must know the difference between a chowder, gumbo, consomm, bisque and bouillabaisse. Most soups are a water or broth base, where as chowders and bisque are usually made with milk or heavy cream.

No matter which type of soup you decide to try, one thing is for sure, Chicago has excellent soups. When the temperatures drop, the soups kitchens heat up. Some of these soups cannot be found anywhere else. Paired with a famous hot dog, these soups are sure to hit the spot.

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The first rule in Chicago style hot dogs is there is no ketchup.Additional information can be found at http://gardenersguide.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/canning-sweet-pickle-relish/. Almost any other condiment can be added, but ketchup is avoided. The condiments are king here and the main one is the sweet pickle relish. It has to be sweet and it has to be good. Piled high on a savory bun, the relish is the main topper. Mustard is another condiment that is acceptable for authentic Chicago dogs. By simply adding other toppers like onions, pickles, tomatoes and sport peppers you are good to go.

The number one thing that makes Chicago dogs different is the poppy seed bun. These buns are some of the best you will ever eat, oversized and piping hot. It is easy to see why so many people love Chicago hot dogs.

]]> http://www.gorawchicago.com/2011/09/15/everything-you-need-to-know-about-chicago-hot-dogs/feed/ 0 How To Find The Best Hot Dogs In Chicago http://www.gorawchicago.com/2011/09/14/how-to-find-the-best-hot-dogs-in-chicago/ http://www.gorawchicago.com/2011/09/14/how-to-find-the-best-hot-dogs-in-chicago/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.gorawchicago.com/&p=8 Everyone knows that Chicago has the best hot dogs around. For some reason, this area has the monopoly on serving the best dogs and buns anywhere in the U.S. But for one that is just visiting, how do you know where to get the best hot dogs? Every vendor on the street, as well as hundreds of shops makes hot dogs, but you want to ensure you-re getting the best hot dog you can. Asking the locals should always be first on the list. People, who frequent these restaurants, know more than anyone else.

Recently a poll was taken of the best hot dogs in town, the following places where the top front-runners:

The Wieners Circle

Gene & Jude Red Hot Stand

Clark Street Dog

Portillo’s Hot Dogs

Hot Doug’s

Superdawg

Fat Johnnie’s Famous Red Hots

There is a lot of competition, in the Chicago area for their famous hot dogs. Is it the generous size franks the fill every inch of the bun, or perhaps it is the enormous buns that are loaded with cheese and sauces and every condiment known to man? Whatever it is, Chicago knows how to make one mean hot dog. Next time you are in Chicago, you have to try a famous frank.

]]> http://www.gorawchicago.com/2011/09/14/how-to-find-the-best-hot-dogs-in-chicago/feed/ 0 Best Five Soups In Chicago Cafes http://www.gorawchicago.com/2011/09/12/best-five-soups-in-chicago-cafes/ http://www.gorawchicago.com/2011/09/12/best-five-soups-in-chicago-cafes/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.gorawchicago.com/&p=7 There is something very comforting and satisfying in a great bowl of soup. In Chicago, you will find great cafes serving up some of the very best soups available.
At the Ain’t She Sweet Cafe, at 526 E. 43rd St., you will enjoy a delicious variety of tasty soups; be sure to try out the Spinach Tomato Bisque soup, which is a local favorite.
The Soupbox comes highly recommended and is a top spot for fabulous soups. Located at 50 E. Chicago Ave. and 2943 N. Broadway, the Soupbox has created over 64 fantastic soups; 12 varieties are available daily, and two top favorites are the Lobster Bisque and the Cream of Chicken with Wild Rice.Is this new to you? Catch up here
Cozy Noodles and Rice, 3456 N. Sheffield, offers a pleasing variety of soups and a popular favorite is a bowl of their Chicken Noodles soup.
At 1509 W. Foster Ave., you will find the Taste of Lebanon Restaurant. For Middle Eastern flavor, come in for the best bowl of lentil soup served up in Chicago.
Fresh Choice, at 1534 N. Wells St. and 233 N. Michigan Ave., specializes in delicious, homemade soups; be sure to try their fantastic Cream of Chicken Rice with Lemon or Corn Chowder.

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