Belly Shack, Bucktown, Chicago
Belly Shack, Bucktown, Chicago
Belly Shack, Bucktown, Chicago
Brussels Sprouts & Chorizo (Seasonal Kimchi in the background) :: Belly Shack, Bucktown, Chicago
Tostones with Chimichurri Sauce :: Belly Shack, Bucktown, Chicago
Lemongrass Chicken with Peanut and Toasted Coconut :: Belly Shack, Bucktown, Chicago
Jess and I first went to Bill Kim‘s restaurant Urban Belly back in 2008. I really liked it so I was excited when I heard he was opening a new place withing walking distance of our condo, Belly Shack. But then I heard that Belly Shack would be Asian-Latino cuisine, combining his Korean culture with his wife, Yvonne’s, Puerto Rican culture (Read more about this creative combination in an interview with Bill Kim & Yvonne Cadiz-Kim). I must admit, the combination of Asian food and Latino food kind of put me off a bit. I love each separately, but how would you combine them?
A few weeks ago Dallas, Jess and I went to check out Belly Shack and you know what? I shouldn’t have been afraid. We all liked everything we tried. I still mourn for Vella a little bit, since Belly Shack took over its space, but I am happy to have this new addition.