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2009 Eat Out Awards
2009 Eat Out Awards Critics’ Picks
Photo: Andrew NawrockiThe Best Way to Use Your Noodle Award
BILL KIM OF URBAN BELLY
If and when you’re ready to invest again (think positive, people), you might want to call up Bill Kim for some advice. Apparently, the guy has a knack for predictions, and he made one of the smartest choices of his career in the past year. After leaving his post as the head chef of swanky Le Lan, this chef with a Charlie Trotter pedigree opened Urban Belly, a tiny noodle shop. In a strip mall. In Avondale. Meanwhile, the economy tanked, restaurants closed left and right, and white-tablecloth spots rolled out specials and burgers and beer lists in an attempt to survive. All the while, Kim has watched budget-conscious foodies pour into his BYOB to slurp the best ramen in town, and he’s laughing all the way to the bank. 3053 N California Ave, 773-583-0500.—Heather ShouseCritics’ Picks: Promo King | The Please Don’t Go Award | Most Unpretentious Pretentious Bar | The Best Way to Use Your Noodle Award | Biggest twits | The Comeback Kid | The Urban Oasis Award | The Lifetime Achievement Award | Best Elbow Rubbing | Best Place to Ogle Women | The Bigfoot Award | We’d like to thank the economy | Proof That Evolution Exists | A Blog-o You Can Trust | Recession-era reads | The Viagra Award for Staying Power | Best Revival Act | Thanks for the memories | Best Extra Value Meal Photo gallery | Readers’ Choice Awards | Critics’ Picks | Video from the ceremony
Time Out Chicago / Issue 215 : Apr 9–15, 2009
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