Noodle Nirvana
Italian pappardelle, Japanese ramen, Filipino pancit, Spanish fideos, old-school spaghetti and meatballs! Chicagoans are living in a global noodle paradise. Here’s your guide to the best, plus chef recipes, gluten-free...
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Why I Love Liáng Pí
Noodle obsessions? I’ve had a few, from carbonara and cacio e pepe to sesame and soba. But nothing gets me quite as slurpy as liáng pí (cold skin noodles), which...
Noodles and Meatballs: A Global Affair
Almost anywhere in the world you travel, you’ll find this classic pairing — with different twists. We did the math on five terrific versions available in Chicago.
Why I Love Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
I have a confession: One of my favorite noodle dishes is spaghetti with meat sauce topped with melted American cheese. But before you come for me, note that I am...
Why I Love Yakamein
Brian Jupiter, co-owner and executive chef of Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, recalls his first bowl of the New Orleans noodle soup.
Know Your Ramen Styles
In a city obsessed with these Japanese noodles, you’d better not get your shio mixed up with your shoyu.