Chicago๏ฝBattle of the Burger Kings ๐๐
The sister restaurant of Michelin 3-star Smyth โญ๏ธ โ though my last visit here wasnโt perfect, Iโve heard their burger goes head-to-head with Au Chevalโs, so I had to give it a try! ๐ง Pimento Cheese Eclair ๐๐๐๐โจ Cheese lovers, rejoice! Packed with shredded cheese and a firm choux shell โ one bite and the deviled egg filling bursts out. Savory, rich, and addictiveโฆ though maybe a bit heavy after a while. ๐ซ Fall Cruditรฉs ๐๐๐โจ Little radishes circling a tuna dip โ sweet mayo, tangy lemon, fresh tuna. Crisp veggies meet rich sauce in a surprisingly delicious combo. Never knew raw radishes could taste this good! ๐ ๐ Anchovy Toast ๐๐๐โจ Thick crispy toast topped with cured anchovies. Yuzu butter melts into the bread, cutting through the fishiness with citrusy freshness โ salty, savory, perfect with a drink. ๐ ๐ฆ The One Egg Benedict ๐๐๐๐ Chunks of tender lobster, wobbly poached egg with runny yolk ๐ โ cut into it and the English muffin soaks up all the goodness. Sweet seafood, creamy yolk, tangy hollandaise โ pure bliss in one bite! โค๏ธ ๐ Original Cheeseburger ๐๐๐๐โจ Their signature cheeseburger! ๐ The patty stays pink and juicy in the middle, with sweet caramelized onions and diced pickles mixed into the mayo for a bright, tangy kick. Sauce is a bit heavy, but still delicious. ๐ ๐ Personally, I still prefer Au Cheval โ richer fat, deeper beef flavor. โค๏ธ ๐ Fries are textbook-level crispy, served with pickle juice and garlic-chili aioli โ refreshing and rich at the same time. ๐ ๐ฅ Baba au Rum ๐๐ Blue flames danced on the rum-soaked bread for a full 10 secondsโฆ but it tasted like a sweet dessert with strong boozy notes. Honestly, just too sweet for me. ๐ฅฒ #GlobalFoodieChallenge #AmericanBurger #FoodSavesTheDay #WorthTheTrip #HiddenGemEats
