Our last stop before leaving Chicago on our fourth morning there was brunch at Rick Bayless' famous Frontera Grill. I started my brunch with an enticing Grapefruit juice Mimosa (which was one of their specials that day). It was lovely I must say, if you can't tell from my face in the pic below.
For an appetizer we got the crispy corn masa boats with savory shredded beef, roasted tomatoes, avocado and homemade fresh cheese.
Tom's main course was a trio of Xalapa-style gorditas (corn masa cakes) in chipotle-black bean sauce each with its own topping: scrambled eggs, grilled chicken, chorizo and plantains; homemade crema and queso fresco.
For my main course I got the Iroquois white corn pancakes with whipped goat cheese, piloncillo-agave syrup, grilled chorizo and two eggs sunny-side up. The grilled chorizo bacon was so good, I can't even describe it. It was like eating candy.
I realize I blogged a lot about food over these past few Chicago Vacation posts, but one of the best parts about going on vacation is the food you get to try while you're visiting a new place!
For an appetizer we got the crispy corn masa boats with savory shredded beef, roasted tomatoes, avocado and homemade fresh cheese.
Tom's main course was a trio of Xalapa-style gorditas (corn masa cakes) in chipotle-black bean sauce each with its own topping: scrambled eggs, grilled chicken, chorizo and plantains; homemade crema and queso fresco.
For my main course I got the Iroquois white corn pancakes with whipped goat cheese, piloncillo-agave syrup, grilled chorizo and two eggs sunny-side up. The grilled chorizo bacon was so good, I can't even describe it. It was like eating candy.
I realize I blogged a lot about food over these past few Chicago Vacation posts, but one of the best parts about going on vacation is the food you get to try while you're visiting a new place! Plus I'm a chubby kid who likes to eat!
Looks like so much fun and yuminess going on! Pass the mimosa and grilled chorizo this way. Can I come with you next time ;-)
ReplyDeletedelicious. never even thought about using grapefruit juice. double delicious!
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