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Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar


2012
01.14

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Miso Soup

Miso Soup

Welcome to Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar, River North’s freshest sushi bar. Fresh doesn’t mean expensive, but fresh means hip from the brightly colored decor to Bonobo playing in the background, Union does its best to stimulate and impress.

I sat down with @FeliciaCago, who pointed out that Bill Kurtis was sitting two tables over. Bento box was the first thing on my mind and the server let me know duck soba was his favorite, so duck soba it was. Bento box for $12 in downtown Chicago? Friends, I think we have a winner here – bento box includes salad, entree and spicy tuna roll. I added a half order of Dragon Roll just to try out some more sushi.

Duck Soba at Union Sushi & Barbecue Chicago

Duck Soba at Union Sushi & Barbecue Chicago

The duck soba will knock your socks off with roasted red peppers, duck, and a slippery array of noodles ready to please your taste buds. The salad was crisp and the dressing wasn’t overwhelming which is an A+ in my book. @eatatunion came out to say hi to everyone and made sure everything was the way we wanted it. Chef Chao appeared from behind the sushi bar and offered up some more delicious treats!

Black Rice Dragon Roll @eatatunion

Black Rice Dragon Roll at Union Sushi & Barbeque

Looking to keep up your health kick for 2012? Look no further – Union Sushi & Barbeque serves up its wicked dragon rolls on black rice! I don’t know what they put in that eel sauce but I could stand dousing it on everything in sight and still ask for more.

The best lunch I’ve had so far in 2012, I think it will take awhile to knock Union Sushi & Barbeque Bar off the #1 spot!


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#61 – Try a Chicago Food Truck


2011
05.21

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The Southern Mac & Cheese Truck

Get your mac & cheese here!

After having a blast at The Southern last week, it was only appropriate to take a peek at their food truck. It just so happened that The Southern Mac & Cheese Truck was stopping by the office this week so I rounded some colleagues up for a trip to the food truck. We left early to beat the line and arrived at Kinzie and Franklin wondering when the truck would finally show up. One lady was pacing and circles and no one knew which street corner to wait on. Hitting up Twitter, @thesouthernmac let me know not to get my panties in a bunch and that they’d be there in seven minutes.

Southern Mac Truck

The Southern Mac Truck

Seven minutes later and a step across the street, and I found myself the first one in line! The guy inside told me that it’d be seven minutes and he was right. Looking at the menu, Truffle-Infused White Cheddar mac & cheese it was! Coworkers got some chorizo and pepperjack, along with some other flavors. The ordering was quick since the food is packed up and ready to go and they’ll be kind enough to take your card if you don’t have cash on you.

Back at the desk, I inspected the goods. The cheese sauce looked thick and there was plenty of cheese with some shaved cheese and a darker baked layer. Each bite was rich flavor and the mac and cheese sure beat getting lunch at any of the regular downtown hot spots. By the time I finished, another coworker asked me what took me so long.

Truffle Infused White Cheddar

Truffle Infused White Cheddar

Next time you are downtown in the office looking for something new to eat, consider chasing down a food truck. They all have Twitter and will let you know where they’ll be and show up on time. @thesouthernmac did not disappoint and I can’t wait to try my next food truck!