The Best of 2024

- Memorable Bites from the Past Calendar Year

Year #17 of S'C'&C is complete and with that it's time to share my 12th annual 'Best Bites of (insert year)' list. But first lets take a look at the total numbers on the season. I switched to a weekly posting format and I think it went over well. Despite less posts overall (43) we still managed to check out a ton of Chicagoland restaurants and visit a handful of out of town spots. Overall we visited 100 restaurants in the Chicagoland area and yes I did the exact math on that (the number includes the eleven places featured in my most recent dining dispatch from Northwest Indiana which you can see HERE). We left the Chicago area to check out spots in Florida's Treasure Coast, Greenville South Carolina, SW Michigan, Central Illinois, Wisconsin, Indianapolis, and Atlanta. Then left the country completely a few times to visit Santiago, Buenos Aires, and London. These were the best bites on the site this year - 

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- 11 Best Bites from Chicagoland

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11) Kebapche at Sofia Grill 

10) Pastrami Sandwich at Schneider Deli 

9) Dry Chili Fish Filet at China Wok 

8) Green Pozole at Santa Masa Tamaleria

7) Sichuan Za Jiang Noodle with Stewed Pea at Chengdu Bistro

6) Soup Dumpling Tortellini at Maxwells Trading

5) Breakfast Dosa Hash at Superkhana International

4) Aburi Engawa at Gaoku Izakaya

3) Miso Ramen at Akahoshi Ramen

2) Stewed Beef Hotpot at Mahanakhon Noodle Bar 

1) Chicken Makhani at Indienne 

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- 11 Best Bites from Beyond Chicagoland

11) Spicy Korean Pork Sandwich at Heirloom Market BBQ (Atlanta)

10) Martabak Manis at Wisanggeni Pawon (Indianapolis)

9) Bondiola at Parilla El Litoral (Buenos Aires)

8) Deep Fried Beef Empanada at El Gauchito (Buenos Aires)

7) Patagonian Scallops at Picaron (Buenos Aires)

6) Abalone aka Locos Stew at 99 Restaurante (Santiago)

5) Robata Lamb Chops at The Tamil Prince (London) 

4) Chunchullo (grilled intestine) at Perilla Don Niceto (Buenos Aires)

3) Isaan Style Deep Fried Seabass at Som Saa (London)

2) Chapli Kebab at Namak Mandi (London)

1) Sharmaji's Lahori Chicken at BiBi (London)

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- 5 Best Meals of 2024

5) Tasting Menu at Indienne (Chicago)

4) Lunch at The Tamil Prince (London)

3) Tasting Menu at 99 Restaurante (Santiago)

2) Dinner(s) at Parilla Don Niceto (Buenos Aires)

1) Tasting Menu at BiBi (London)

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See ya next year @chibbqking