3 Delicious Places to Fill Up Your Belly in Chicago That Will Not Empty Your Wallet

It's easy to find great food in Chicago today. You can'tChickpea
swing a dead cat on most main thoroughfares withoutThe Palestinian cuisine is this little hot spot will win over
hitting at least 2 or 3 restaurants that have stars byanyone. Even the skeptic in your crew who thinks they
their names in the newspapers, magazines and guidedon't like Middle Eastern food.
books.The kibbeh appetizer with yogurt cucumber salad is a
It is a little harder to find great food for a reasonablegreat way to start. Then try the tabouleh, my favorite
price. You can drop a Ben Franklin in many of thesebaba ghannouj and the huge fafafel plate. Don't miss
restaurants for lunch. Without wine.the hummus topped with grilled beef tenderloin and
But, even though it is difficult, it isn't impossible.pine nuts and the sumac-spiced roast chicken
Here are 3 choices for great food at reasonable(available on Saturdays.)
prices in Chicago.End with a piece of traditional baklava.
AmarindsNo alcohol available or allowed. Cash only.
This wonderful Thai spot is a great place to start. AndChickpea - 2018 W. Chicago
stay.Maiz
Order the honey-drizzled crab rolls and the "decorativeThe specialty here is Mexican street food. The taste is
pancake" as soon as you sit down. You won't regret itauthentic and so is the price -- cheap.
and it will give you time to choose from all the NorthernThe corn mesa is made on-site for picaditas,
Thai specialties on the menu.huaraches, tlacoyos, corundas and more. Tacos and
Try the ground chicken in Chiang Mai Larb (but whatenchiladas are available for the less adventurous as
out for the spicy heat!) or the pad kee mao with widewell as a wide variety of salsas and fillings.
noodles and veggies coated in a tamarind/chili sauce.Finish with goat's milk crepes with walnuts.
Wine and beer are available if you choose.Beer and cocktails are served. It's cash only.
Amarinds - 6822 W. NorthMaiz - 1041 N.