{"id":31609,"date":"2018-07-12T12:44:58","date_gmt":"2018-07-12T17:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=31609"},"modified":"2019-10-15T16:49:03","modified_gmt":"2019-10-15T21:49:03","slug":"appetizers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/appetizers\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Appetizers to Start Your Meal Off Right"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it: we\u2019ve all been those cranky-ass, hangry customers\u00a0furiously demanding that our food be made faster because we\u2019re <\/span>starving<\/span><\/i> (read: first-world problems). <\/span><\/p>\n

Give your waitstaff a break (because you know they just tryin\u2019 to make a living) and order an appetizer. It will hold you over until your meal is ready and it gives you a chance to explore a menu more extensively than you typically would by just ordering a main course. <\/span><\/p>\n

Lucky for you, we\u2019ve rounded up the 12 best appetizers that Chicago has to offer. <\/span>Bon app\u00e9tit! <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Firecracker Shrimp<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Howells
<\/em> Photo Credit: Howells and Hood<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Howells & Hood<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

A gorgeous mainstay on Michigan Avenue, Howells & Hood is just as classy as you might imagine but without the high prices. Their firecracker shrimp is perfect for sharing with the table.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Portobello & Avocado Tempura<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Tempura\"
Photo Credit: Z Menu<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Oiistar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a combo you wouldn\u2019t necessarily think of off the top of your head, but when you see this item on the menu, it stands out as the supreme option at Oiistar. And boy, is it worth that curiosity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Crab Rangoons<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Crab<\/p>\n

Opart Thai House<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

This classic sampling is one of the tastiest apps there is, and you\u2019ll find it cheap and delicious as all hell at Opart. You can satisfy those taste buds and probably spoil the rest of your meal when you go for the crab rangoons. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Samosas<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Samosas\"
Photo Credit: Ghareeb Nawaz<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ghareeb Nawaz<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re like me, you\u00a0need a little exotica at every meal. Try these Indian staples at this cash-only restaurant when you add them to any order for just $.50. Yep, you\u2019ll get four triangles of deep-fried, vegetable-stuffed goodness for under a buck. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Housemade \u2018Nduja<\/h2>\n
\"Housemade
Photo Credit: The Wandering Eater<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Purple Pig<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

I\u2019m gonna be honest\u2014I had to Google this one. Made with giardiniera and tetilla crostini, it\u2019s basically just a fancy, mini pizza, and so damn delicious. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Dove\u2019s
Photo Credit: Dove\u2019s Luncheonette<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dove\u2019s Luncheonette<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

I had the pleasure of trying this salad with a newfound friend and it was my favorite sampling on the menu. A sweet, buttermilk dressing paired with fresh fruit, shaved rhubarb, and garlic breadcrumbs\u2014there\u2019s no second-guessing this succulent salad. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Flaming Saganaki Cheese <\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Flaming
Photo Credit: Greek Islands<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Greek Islands<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Is this the most basic and typical appetizer on\u00a0our list? Maybe, but it\u2019s also probably my favorite go-to. Who doesn\u2019t like fried cheese? Especially when it\u2019s made by the expert chefs at Greek Islands. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Onion Rings<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Portillo's\"
Photo Credit: Portillo’s<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Portillo\u2019s<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

While some may rather classify this as a side, an appetizer is what you make it, as long as it comes before your meal. These onion rings are some of the best in the city, and they, of course, come from Chicago\u2019s very own prodigy: Portillo\u2019s. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Fried Mac N\u2019 Cheese Bites<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Fried<\/p>\n

Cheesie\u2019s<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Bite into these deep-fried snacks and taste the cheesy noodles melt in your mouth. It\u2019s the perfect precursor to your already cheesed-out meal from this place, but nobody\u2019s judging you if you decide just to get a second order of these bites. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Pickles<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Pickles\"
Photo Credit: Publican Anker<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Publican Anker<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Yep. Just some pickles. Not deep-fried or doused in sauce. Just plain-old pickles with a side of butter and saltine crackers to hold you over until your meal arrives. Trust me\u2014it\u2019s all you need. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Umami Fries<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Umami
Photo Credit: Mortar & Pestle<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mortar & Pestle<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve never tasted this style of sweet and sour fries, it\u2019s about damn time. Mortar & Pestle has a scrumptious offering to keep you munching on something before your main course comes out. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Poutine<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Poutine\"
Photo Credit: The Chicago Diner Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Chicago Diner<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Totally vegan. Totally delicious. These enormous waffle fries are topped with vegan cheese curds, gravy, and green onions for an explosion of taste you never saw coming.<\/span><\/p>\n

*Pro tip: these go great with one of their vegan milkshakes! It\u2019s kind of a thing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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