First Annual Strange Foods Chicago Festival Celebrates Multicultural Local Eats
- Somethin' Sweet Donuts: As a very experienced donut enthusiast, I was delighted by the vanilla and cinnamon sugar donuts. The more adventurous flavors weren't as good as the more classic varieties.
- HoneyDoe: I've never had Syrian food before and I do not know why! The different cold salads and delicate savory pastries were delightful. This Syrian caterer is worth booking for a future party or meeting.
- Snow Dragon Shavery: Snow Dragon specializes in signature shaved snow, but they make awesome macaroons too. I never knew! They are some of the best I've ever had
- Sunset Pho: The couple who own this restaurant are inspired by their ethnic background-- he is Croatian, and she is Vietnamese-- making the menu a little bit different. Don't be put off by peculiar combinations (spring rolls stuffed with Croatian sausage). Everything I sampled from this booth was phenomenal, including the throw-away side dishes and salads that usually come for free when you order an entree. Their cabbage salad was a stand out. If you can make cabbage memorable, you've really got something.