| Chicago may have been known as the Hog | | | | 40-Day-Aged Prime Burger at David Burke's |
| Butcher to the World (really!) in the 19th century, | | | | Primehouse |
| but today it is known for wonderful food of all | | | | Supposedly, David ages his beef in a room of |
| kinds. | | | | Himalayan salt tiles. Not sure if this is true but I |
| Chicago has climbed the food destination latter for | | | | have no reason to doubt him. Especially when the |
| food travelers faster in the past 10 years than | | | | burger is this good. |
| any city outside of the country of Spain. While it | | | | He takes 10 ounces of his aged beef and puts in |
| may still trail NYC, New Orleans and San Fran in | | | | inside a potato bun with garlic spinach (!), bacon |
| the US, it is certainly a trip worth making. | | | | mayo and roasted shallots. |
| Here are 3 "Low Brow" Reasons Chicago is Foodie | | | | It sounds crazy, but it works. |
| Heaven | | | | David Burke's Primehouse is located inside The |
| 1. The Hamburger at Mindy's HotChocolate | | | | James at 616 Rush St. and the Burger is a very |
| That's all it's called, "Hamburger." No fancy-pants | | | | reasonable $12 |
| name for this killer up-scale burger served at one | | | | 3. Cortland Street Burger at Cortland's Garage |
| of the best pastry shops in the Windy City. | | | | Don't worry if you have never heard of this place |
| Mindy starts with about 7 ounces of Heartland | | | | - even if you are from Chicago. It's a little bar off |
| Farms beef (ground at the restaurant everyday) | | | | a side-street near Wicker Park just off of the |
| and adds aged Cheddar Cheese and crisp Bacon. | | | | Kennedy. |
| So simple - but, oh so good. | | | | But with burgers this good, I don't think it will stay |
| Even the bun deserves a mention here (what | | | | unknown for very long. |
| would you expect from one of the best pastry | | | | Chef Jim August takes pure Angus Beef and adds |
| chefs but perfection?) It is a house-made garlic | | | | applewood-smoked bacon, fried onion strings, |
| dream. | | | | fresh avocado and white cheddar cheese to |
| And where else can you finish your lunch off with | | | | make a burger that is weird and familiar all in the |
| world-class pastries? Highly recommended. | | | | same bite. Every last bite. |
| Mindy's HotChocolate is at 1747 N. Damen Ave | | | | Head up north tonight and see what I mean. |
| and the Hamburger is $13 | | | | Cortland's Garage is at 1645 W. Cortland St. |