Chicago Restaurants’ Best Potluck Dishes
Whether it’s a friend’s party, a family gathering, or a work potluck, there’s no way you’re cooking for all of your holiday festivities. That’s where Chicago restaurants come in. Executive producer Simone Alicea, producer Michelle Navarro, newsletter editor Sidney Madden, and host Jacoby Cochran designed their best potluck menus. Using just restaurants in their area, each person picked an appetizer, entree, side, and dessert.
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Jacoby
Black-eyed pea fritters from Majani
Jerk chicken and shrimp from Caribbean Jerk Palace
Gouda mac and cheese and candied yams from Lexington Betty Smokehouse
Baklava from Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen
Simone
Bavarian Pretzels from Paulina Market
Duck from Sun Wah
Maduros and mofongo from Borinquen
Cupcakes from Jennivee’s Bakery
Michelle
Spring/Egg Rolls from Lotus Banh Mi
Shawarma from KoKo’s Mediterranean Grille
Rice and beans, maduros, and tostones from Jibaritos y Mas
Variety from Panaderia Nuevo Leon
Sidney
Charcuterie from Eataly
Shawarma, kebob, falafel, and hummus from Oasis Cafe
Tiramisu from D’Amato’s Bakery
Custard tarts from MingHin Cuisine
Donuts from Doughnut Vault
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