Irazu Travel northwest on Milwaukee Avenue to Oakley Street and find Irazu, the city’s predominant Costa Rican eatery. Settle in for signature menu items Palmito salad, yuca fries and fried plantains. For a burst of flavor, ask the server to add their sautéed hot peppers to your dish. Irazu is BYOB, but consider ordering one of their trademark oatmeal shakes. Though they’re open year round thanks to their recent addition of an enclosed outdoor seating area (heated in the winter), plan ahead as they get packed nightly. It’s definitely worth the wait, though.
Today in the Culture: March 19, 2021 | Arts fight against zoning ordinance grows | Restaurant Week starts DESIGN Culture killer Add Terrain Exhibitions and its Biennial to the list of things threatened by Ald. Sophia King's rezoning ordinance that would limit the use of houses as cultural institutions; they're encouraging supporters to write letters. (Preservation Chicago is collecting signatures on a petition.) DINING AND DRINKING Indulge yourself and save a job and maybe a business Chicago…
