Chicago | Virtue — The Ultimate Soul Food Experience 🍗✨

📍 Virtue If you're from the University of Chicago area, you're probably already familiar with Virtue on 53rd Street! Before trying this place, my idea of soul food was limited to cafeteria-style fried chicken and cornbread. But Virtue completely changed my perspective on Southern cuisine—it's absolutely worth a visit! Must-Tries: 🍅 Fried Green Tomatoes Highly recommend! I’ve only ever had stir-fried green tomatoes in Quzhou-style Chinese dishes, so trying them fried was a delightful surprise—crispy and not oily at all. 🍖 Short Rib Fall-off-the-bone tender, deeply flavorful, and served with the creamiest, most delicious mashed potatoes. 🐟 Blackened Fish The fish was tender and cooked well—a safe and satisfying choice, though not the most memorable dish. 🌽 Cornbread, Biscuits & Grits These three side dishes are all outstanding! It takes real skill to turn simple staples into something truly exceptional. #ChicagoEats #SoulFood #SouthernCuisine #UChicago #FoodieFinds #ComfortFood #MustTry