Chicago restaurants know how important it can be to warm their customers to the marrow, said Jennifer Tanaka in Chicago. Until the spring sun is ready to do its part, the city seems to specialize in hot “slurpy” dishes. Below are four bowls of warm comfort that are well worth finding.
Belly Shack Order hot-and-sour soup here and enjoy a unique translation of a Mexican tortilla soup. Starting with a “gently piquant” Japanese broth, chef Bill Kim adds crunchy bean sprouts, “tender hominy,” and “ribbons of scrambled egg.” 1912 N. Western Ave., (773) 252-1414
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