Lynette Smith 
Kasama Combo at Kasama Chef Tim Flores made this twist on the classic combo as an ode to some of his favorite childhood Chicago flavors. He roasts pork shoulder in an adobo jus, slices the meat, and loads it into a roll with a housemade longanisa sausage. Flores dips the whole thing in adobo jus … Read more
Sausage and Giardiniera at Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream This tavern-style pizza pays respect to legends like Vito & Nick’s, but it’s no copycat. The trio of friends behind it are the same ones who started the Instagram pop-up Eat Free Pizza. They’ve got a few tricks up their sleeves, like a dough that’s cold-fermented … Read more
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Among the classic American diner fare at Uncle Mike’s Place, you’ll find a second menu featuring silog, or Filipino breakfast combos. In 2008, co-owner Lucy Serrano made herself one, catching the attention of nearby Filipino customers. Her husband, co-owner Mike Grajewski, added a few components, and the rest was history. Their silog comes with a … Read more
