As the year draws to a close, it’s time again to reflect on our triumphs and failures, gains and losses and, of course, our favorite dumplings.
It wasn’t easy, but in the past week we managed to come up with ten of our faves from across Chicagoland’s geographic and ethnic spectrum. All but one have already been covered in DZ; the rest can be found in full at the DZ web address above.
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1. Mofongo (plantain ball)– Puerto Rico Cafe Central, Chicago; thank you: Gracias
2. Gui Cuon (spring roll) Vietnam, Dong Ky, Chicago; Cam Ohn
3 Har gow (shrimp dumpling) China, Chiu Quon Bakery, Chicago; Daw Jeh
4. Tamales, Mexico, Taqueria El Milagro; Gracias
5. Pate (meat in pastry) Haiti, La Renaissance Restaurant, Skokie; Merci.
6. Patties–Jamaica, Island Delight, Chicago; Thanks mon
7. Pierogis– Poland Kasia’s Deli, Chicago; Djen Koo Yeh
8. Spinach and cheese pies, Middle East, Middle Eastern Bakery, Chicago; Shukran.
9. Banana leaf-wrapped tamales–Belize, Tickies Restaurant, Chicago; Thank you.
10. Fruit dumplings–Czech Republic, The Dumpling House, Stickney; dekujeme vam