This is in no particular order, other than the city. I am always open to suggestions and this is definitely still a work in progress.
Chicago
- Basque Cake – poached apple, cider sabayon, cinnamon walnuts – Bristol
- Potato and rosemary authentic Italian pizza – Pizza Rustica
- Cubana Torta – XOCO
- Hand-cut fries with a soft fried egg, mornay sauce and garlic aioli - Au Cheval
- French Macaroons – Vanille
- Grass-fed burger – Grange Hall
- Chicken and waffles with ancho chili maple syrup – PorkChop
Denver
- Wild Mushroom Poutine – Euclid Hall
- Sticky Toffee Pudding, Bourbon Ice Cream – Colt & Gray
- Breakfast Sandwich – Moe’s Bagels
- Avocado key lime pie with an animal cracker crust – Root Down
- Ice Cream – Little Man
- Most Any Sandwich – Masterpiece
- Beef Tongue Tacos – Pinche
- Crepes – Crepes n’ Crepes
Since you invited a reply, here are some of my Chicago favorites…..in no particular order.
Grilled octopus with garbanzo and arugula – RPM
Bacon wrapped dates with chorizo – Avec
Grilled cauliflower with peppers and mint – Girl and the Goat
Tuna microgreens roll – Sushi Dokku
Nachos with pulled pork, grilled peppers, avocado, etc….Little Goat
Grilled crostini with ricotta and honeycomb – Davanti Enoteca
Seafood risotto ( ask for it spicy) – Macello’s
Saved raw vegetable salad with blue cheese – Maude’s and Au Cheval
Marinated olives – Vera