"So inventive and it all works" say foodies who "crave" the "always tasty, never boring" fare at chef-owner Bill Kim's Humboldt Park "hipster" haven, offering a "limited" yet "extraordinary" menu of "solidly executed" Asian dishes with Nuevo Latino accents, capped off with "must"-try soft-serve; "affordable" tabs match the "über-casual" digs, and "BYO never hurts either."
Bill Kim Chats About the First Year of BellyQ:
BellyQ was a red-hot project long before it opened in the old One Sixtyblue space on the far west end of Randolph Row. Much larger in scope than Kim's first two street food-inspired eateries, Belly Shack and Urbanbelly, he partnered with Cornerstone Restaurant Group and Michael Jordan to bring his cuisine to a larger audience by offering a more approachable menu, accessible location, larger...
Located under the Blue Line tracks, this BYOB from Bill Kim hits head-on with full-flavored Latin and Asian notes.:
Belly Shack Restaurant Review: Bill Kim (Urban Belly) and his Puerto Rican wife, Yvonne Cadiz-Kim, pooled their flair for flavor at this oft-surprising, hip spot with counter service and an industrial edge. A long communal table anchors the urban-feeling space, which is adorned with graffiti-like details on walls. Smaller tables and stools line the perimeter, filling with foodies and...
Publican Quality Meats Beer Dinner; NoMI's 100 Days of Tarts; Uncommon Ground's New Chef; more:
FULTON MARKET—Publican Quality Meats is hosting a $95 four-course (plus one hour beer reception) St. Fuillen beer dinner this Wednesday June 20 from 7 to 10. Only 35 spots are open and a portion of proceeds benefits Greater Chicago Food Depository. Menu includes pork, cheese, roasted fish and more by chef Paul Kahan and team. Call 312-496-0012 and ask for Sarah or Deanna to reserve. [EaterWire]...