- Michael Gebert
- Chicken and waffles at 5 Loaves
The terrific-looking fried chicken and the entirely decent waffle you see above come from 5 Loaves Eatery, a south-side breakfast place that immediately charmed my kids and I when we visited after touring the Regal Theater during Open House Chicago. (You can tell how much I liked the chicken by its placement on this list of the best chicken and waffles.) I’d tell you to go eat there this weekend, except that you can’t; for the second time, according to DNAinfo, the restaurant has been forced to shut down because someone stole its outside electrical wiring to sell as scrap copper. Owner Constance Simms-Kincaid says that it took two months to reopen last time, and she lost about $800 worth of food in her refrigerator. When it does reopen, do yourself a favor and support a small business that could use the help.
• You’ve seen the name Slagel Family Farm on menus, now here’s a chance to learn more. White Oak Tavern will hold a Carnivores Dinner on March 22, in which LouisJohn Slagel will bring a variety of fresh meats from the farm, chef John Asbaty will construct a menu, and LouisJohn will talk about the meat with guests. It’s $65 per person for the five course menu; call 773-248-0200 to make a reservation.
