John Ringor

Staff Writer at The Infatuation

Percussion Instructor at meritmusic.org

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Cash's Kitchen - Review - Lakeview - Chicago - The Infatuation

2 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

Cash’s Kitchen only pops up in The Long Room’s kitchen in Lakeview on Sundays and Mondays, and their cheeseburgers are a strong argument to make those days the new weekend. Cash’s menu is only hamburgers, cheeseburgers, grilled cheese, and fries. But the double-pattied masterpiece is what you should beeline for. It’s simple, no bullsh*t, and so tasty it warrants ordering a second. The smash patties are seasoned to salty perfection and complemented by layers of LTO and special sauce.
Joto Sushi - Review - West Loop - Chicago - The Infatuation

2 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

Joto Sushi is a new spot inside CH Distillery in the West Loop. The menu has a variety of maki and nigiri, including a section dedicated to dry-aged bluefin tuna. If you don’t like making decisions, they also have an omakase option. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Busaba Garden Thai Cuisine

2 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

Busaba Garden is a Thai restaurant in North Park. Their menu includes Korat-style pad thai, soft-shell crab green curry, and jumbo shrimp cooked in a claypot with noodles and vegetables. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Felix: Modern American Dining

2 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

This Lakeview spot has a mix of the usual American menu suspects plus a few twists on classics. In addition to steak, pastas, and burgers, you can expect dishes like crab rangoon, elote wedge salads with chicharron, and chicken vesuvio with guajillo and chipotle. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Palmitas Mexican Restaurant

2 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

Palmitas is a casual Mexican spot in Lincoln Square. In addition to tacos and burritos, they have chile relleno platters and Nayarit-style shrimp and fried fish. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
6 Previously Impossible Reservations That Are Easy Now

2 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | Nick Allen |Adrian Kane |John Ringor |Josh Barnett

How Far In Advance Should You Book? You could eat here tonight. Yes, it’s Alinea. But reservations at this Chicago legend no longer require as much science and math as that edible balloon they serve for dessert. If you’re in the market for a spontaneous, unforgettable dinner that costs more than 50 Chicago dogs, a slot is available. RESERVE A TABLEHow Far In Advance Should You Book? You can get a primetime spot two days in advance, especially on a weeknight.
Kawayan - Review - Jefferson Park - Chicago - The Infatuation

2 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

Kawayan is a small Jefferson Park spot with a colorful plant mural, a few tables, and many great Filipino staples. The kare kare is tender, the crispy pata is fried to perfection, and the sisig with plenty of sizzling meat gets a burst of calamansi. But our favorite dish is the La Paz batchoy, which comes from the owners’ hometown of Iloilo City. The soup is loaded with crunchy lechon kawali, beef slices, egg noodles, and a sprinkling of chicharron—a hangover can’t survive in the same room as it.
Taco City - Review - Logan Square - Chicago - The Infatuation

3 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

This is a Mexican restaurant in the old El Habañero space in Logan Square. Like its predecessor, Taco City has tacos, burritos, enchiladas, pambazos, and more. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Kabbab Inn - Review - Rogers Park - Chicago - The Infatuation

3 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

With its menu of Hyderabadi dishes, Kabbab Inn joins the many Indian (and Pakistani) restaurants on Rogers Park’s stretch of Devon Ave. Expect everything from goat haleem to shahi kebabs and zafrani mutton biryani. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Lao Der - Review - Irving Park - Chicago - The Infatuation

3 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

There’s now Lao food in Irving Park, thanks to this casual restaurant with a menu of tum luang prabang, khao piek sen, Lao sausage with sticky rice and tomato sauce, plus a few Thai dishes as well. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.