| I am not a big fan of fast food. | | | | assistant pastry chef from Naha. |
| If by "fast food" we mean the horrible dreck that is | | | | Cafe Bella is at W. Fullerton Av. |
| served in paper and plastic at the hamburger/chicken | | | | Epic Burger |
| taco chains that blight every corner in America. | | | | Ya gotta love that name. But you'll love the burgers at |
| I'm not even comfortable calling it "food." | | | | this fun and loud South Loop spot even more. |
| I'd much rather sit down to a nice grilled steak or plate | | | | Pair up a sandwich like the Epic Burger with Cheddar |
| of chicken wings. | | | | and the Turkey Burger with Horseradish Havarti, with |
| But I Do Like Good Food That is Served Quickly | | | | fresh-cut fries and wash it all down with a four-berry |
| There is a whole new segment of the restaurant | | | | smoothie. |
| industry that is embracing the concept of good, casual | | | | Epic Burger is located at 517 S. State St. |
| food prepared quickly and served to you at a table. | | | | 90 Miles Cuban Cafe |
| With real plates and utensils. | | | | The exciting Caribbean vibe in this fun joint is matched |
| And I like it. | | | | by equally exciting food choices. |
| Here are 3 delicious local examples of fast-casual | | | | Try the Cubano sandwich with ham, pork, Swiss |
| restaurants in the Chicago area that are really doing it | | | | cheese, pickles and mustard or the roast pork dinner |
| right. | | | | for a filling meal. The mango shake is also not to be |
| Cafe Bella | | | | missed. |
| The menu at this sleek, hip eatery includes tapas, | | | | There are plenty of other exceptional choices of |
| salads, sandwiches and desserts. The Caribbean | | | | meals and desserts. Everyone in your group will quickly |
| chicken sandwich with pasta primavera is particularly | | | | have a favorite. |
| good. | | | | Find 90 Mile Cuban Cafe at 3101 N. Clybourn Av. |
| And do not miss the desserts. They are made by the | | | | |