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Step One in Returning Home ...


Rick Bayless' foray into airport dining
... Get yo'self to the airport! So I packed up and left Great Lakes for that great American hub(bub) of transportation, ORD, better known as O'Hare International Airport. I had some time to kill before my flight to L.A., which suited me fine because I had heard about the noteworthy things that were going on at the airport culinary-wise. One of the more widely publicized openings was an outpost of the Rick Bayless empire: Tortas Frontera. If, somehow, you don't know by now, Rick Bayless is one of America's top restaurateurs and foremost authorities on Mexican

food. So I was pretty psyched to try some of the offerings at his Mexican sandwichery located in the heart of Terminal 3.

What I Ate



1. Raspberry Prickly Pear Agua Fresca (2.75 USD). Like the juxtaposition with the female Navy dress cover? This drink didn't quite suit my sensibilities. If I remember correctly (it's been awhile), it skewed too much on the tart side for my taste. Bottom line: Would I get it again? Probably not.



Ooh! Look at the gooey cheese!

2. Milanesa (9.50 USD): Crispy-crunchy chicken breast, black beans, pickled jalapeños, Chihuahua cheese, cilantro crema, avocado.
I was somewhat underwhelmed by this creation. The chicken breast was flawlessly cooked, the cheese was flavorful and gooey, and the pickled jalapeños gave the composition some kick and pickly punch. Nevertheless, the parts did not equal a grand sum. I wish I had ordered a different sandwich, like what my friend, L, ordered (Chipotle Chicken?). That's never a good thing.

The restaurant has a full bar, which seemed like the perfect place to while away the hours in an airport. Hit up the Guacamole Bar and I'd think you'd be set up pretty well.

These sandwiches take a bit of time to order and prepare, so if you're cutting it close, Tortas Frontera is probably not for you.

The Bill: 13.57 USD.

My Ratinghalf star out of four stars (satisfactory to good). Open 6 AM to 10 PM (every day, I'm assuming). Credit cards accepted. www.rickbayless.com

Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless on Urbanspoon

The Last Word ...
Next time on Woo!Food, I hit up a parade of hometown favorites that I'm sure you'll enjoy reading about :)  

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