It has been nice to slow down a bit and take a break into 2022. I’ve even given social media a shrug. Feels good to blanket all that noise.

Despite that, 2022 is full of calories. Here are my favorite dishes and venues from the 1st Quarter of this year. 5411 Empanadas, Smoque (Revival Food Hall), Southport Grocery, Mott St, Avec, Kinzie Chophouse, Parson’s, Viet Nom Nom, Edzo’s, Tribecca, and Taco Bros.