(Down from 18) Abraham Conlon, winner of the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: Great Lakes award in 2018, presents the mysteries of Macanese-inspired food in a room that is joyfully noisy, crowded and communal. The informative menu and knowledgeable servers remove the fear factor. The key to experiencing this restaurant is to visit twice; once for the various small plate, a follow-up for the signature entree, arroz gordo (feeds two at least). Read Phil Vettel’s full review of Fat Rice here.
Restaurant details
Tribune rating: ? ? | Address: 2957 W. Diversey Ave. | Phone: 773-661-9170 | Website: eatfatrice.com | Open: Dinner Tuesday-Saturday, lunch Wednesday-Saturday, brunch Sunday | Price: Large plates $13-$36 | Reservations: resy.com
Ratings key: ? ? ? ? outstanding; ? ? ? excellent; ? ? very good; ? good; no stars: unsatisfactory. The reviewer makes every effort to remain anonymous. Meals are paid for by the Tribune.