Surrounding the area where I’m currently working in Chicago’s Loop — across the River from the Theatre District, a block away from the Magnificent Mile — are very few cheap and delicious eateries. The area is heavy on the tourist traps and light on the value, so I was overjoyed to learn about Wow Bao.
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All my cakes come from boxes. My spaghetti sauce isn't from scratch, and I think making my own pasta and bread (unless it comes from a mix…) is rarely worth the effort. I believe individually frozen chicken breasts and ready-made pie crusts are among the best inventions ever. Through these menus, recipes, tips and recommendations, I hope to show that the options for creative cooking are limitless, even when time and money are not.