Behind the Scenes at Frontera
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9:10 a.m. Aug. 24th 2011
Persistent Flavors Tasting hilights: shrimp, shroom-camote broth, spicy nopal, chia caviar, amaranth crisp, avoc http://t.co/w2paEgN -
9:10 a.m. Aug. 24th 2011
Persistent Flavors Tasting hilights:corn masa noodle "ravioli," huitlacoche fillng velvety sw corn sauce, purslane http://t.co/Ms7chQm -
9:09 a.m. Aug. 24th 2011
Persistent Flavors Tasting hilights: trout wrapped in hoja santa, shroom fillng,bl corn polenta,herby p'seed sauce http://t.co/LDu1luK -
9:09 a.m. Aug. 24th 2011
Persistent Flavors Tasting hilights: Wild boar, pecan-cacao-Padilla pipian, wild green "nuggets," charred pattypan http://t.co/9viWfrn -
9:08 a.m. Aug. 24th 2011
Persistent Flavors Tasting hilights: choc-mesquite torta, caramelized amaranth sorbet, avocado pudding http://t.co/okY8AHl -
4:14 p.m. Aug. 14th 2011
We used 1300 pounds of tomatoes from local farms last week. That explains why I found this signed posted in receiving http://t.co/3KBekI2 -
3:20 p.m. Aug. 13th 2011
Poss dish 4 new PreCol Tasting: cacao-mesquite bean cake, alegría sorbet, alegría candy, avocado-agave pudding http://t.co/mSmYvRt -
3:06 p.m. Aug. 13th 2011
Poss dish 4 new PreCol Tasting: wild boar (javalí),pasilla-pecan-cacao pipian,charred heirloom squash,wild greens http://t.co/YayKjL4 -
3:02 p.m. Aug. 13th 2011
Poss dish 4 new PreCol Tasting: masa "pasta" filled w huitlacoche, corn-gr chile "atoll" sauce, camote 2 ways http://t.co/Qrz6MDY -
2:39 p.m. Aug. 13th 2011
Working on our most ambitious Topolo tasting ever: Persistent Flavors: Precolumbian Ingredients in a Modern Kitchen -
2:37 p.m. Aug. 13th 2011
This is what our kitchen looks like right now: squash blossoms everywhere http://t.co/R9JQVdL -
11:47 p.m. Aug. 11th 2011
Our pastry station working on the plating of a new dessert http://moby.to/4rcguz -
11:46 p.m. Aug. 11th 2011
Suckling pig hams coming out of their 12-hour smoke http://moby.to/l935lm -
11:45 p.m. Aug. 11th 2011
I'm imagining that not many chefs have mise like this in their kitchen. Black mole prep http://moby.to/75v9vo -
6:01 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
New Frontera Menu hilites: cherry empanada, homade dk choc "nutella," choc-rosita de cacao ice cr,sw-sour cherries http://moby.to/zipzw3 -
5:59 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
New Frontera Menu hilites: buttery sweet corn cake, poached Seedling Farm plums, honey-Xtabentun ice cream http://moby.to/obtwh5 -
5:58 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
New Frontera Menu hilites: FL shrimp, garlic mojo, lobstr stock, verdolagas, watercress http://moby.to/2ztgmf -
5:57 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
New Frontera Menu hilites: poc chuc: limey grill-seared pork, fresh garnished (heirlm Tom, avoc, grill-rstd onion http://moby.to/eui3lx -
5:55 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
New Frontera Menu hilites: chipotle-glazed AK salmon, peanut-red chile salsa, grilled gr beans, crispy onions. http://moby.to/dd686a -
5:54 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
New Frontera Menu hilites: mahi cazuela w greens, fingerlings, velvety roasted garlic sauce. http://moby.to/c7rscs -
5:54 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
New Frontera Menu hilites: heirloom tomato-poblano gazpacho w royal red shrimp, trad garnishes http://moby.to/9aiqxc -
1:33 p.m. Aug. 5th 2011
Walked in to smell the roasted cacao beans grinding in the Xoco kitchen. Plain & simple: glorious http://moby.to/wxmzop -
11:35 a.m. Aug. 3rd 2011
Our friends at Spence Farms are delivering 1500 of the most beautiful squash blossoms right now! http://moby.to/0tkx2d -
10:16 p.m. July 30th 2011
Poss new Frontera dish: grld duck breast, Oax chichilo, rstd pepper escabeche. http://moby.to/knwykj -
10:14 p.m. July 30th 2011
Poss new Frontera dish: grld shrimp, garlic-lobster mojo, verdolagas, watercress. http://moby.to/4sok7z -
10:12 p.m. July 30th 2011
Poss new Frontera dish: poc chuc: seared, mar pork, garden tomatoes, avoc, shrd cabbage, bl bean soup http://moby.to/8u8l3v -
10:11 p.m. July 30th 2011
Poss new Frontera dish: Baja bay scallop ceviche (lime, tomato, avocado, serrano), sour orange raspado (granita) http://moby.to/zlbpz1 -
10:09 p.m. July 30th 2011
Poss new Frontera dish: lamb flautas, guajillo sauce, greens from my garden http://moby.to/3xsslj -
7:09 p.m. July 28th 2011
Poss new Topolo dish of all Precolumbian ingred: Shrimp,avoc,spiralina,chia pearls,nopal,shrimp-chanterelle broth http://moby.to/y73g10 -
8:09 p.m. July 27th 2011
Poss new Topolo dish of all Precolumbian ingred:wild boar(rstd chop, braised shldr),pasilla-pecan-cacao sce,tatume http://moby.to/0bi0hy -
12:29 p.m. July 27th 2011
New Topolo menu hilites: layered almond ante (almond pastry cream), Klug farm raw&poached apricots, crema ice crm http://moby.to/urz0r2 -
12:27 p.m. July 27th 2011
New Topolo menu hilites: mezcal-infused flan, local berries, orange sabayon, flowers, sugar cookie crisps http://moby.to/s716eo -
12:25 p.m. July 27th 2011
New Topolo menu hilites: slow-poached salmon, sq bloss-güero chile sauce, charred tatume&carrots, flowers, herbs http://moby.to/dw82en -
12:23 p.m. July 27th 2011
New Topolo menu hilites: Tlalpollo:wild/cultvtd shrooms braised w hoja santa/epazote,beets,homade suckling pig ham http://moby.to/v58l4r -
12:21 p.m. July 27th 2011
New Topolo menu hilites: heirloom tomato salad, smkd ricotta, quail egg, pkld tomatillo, homade tequila vinager http://moby.to/7zacg8 -
3:05 p.m. July 22nd 2011
pre-Columbian ingred/modern tech: Pastry chef Jen: cacao-agave cake;alegria sorbet & candy;fruity avoc pudding http://moby.to/ntoi4r -
3:03 p.m. July 22nd 2011
Chiles Toreados: high heat sear (lard) of slashed serranos & white onion; season w lime, salt http://moby.to/id0r1k -
3 p.m. July 22nd 2011
Frontera/Topolo production: pristine Alaskan halibut 4 Topolo,seasoning Gunthorp ribs(Frontera),albacore 4 ceviche http://moby.to/vdccuu -
6 p.m. July 19th 2011
New drink tonight in Frontera/Topolo: MeroToro: Northshore #6 gin, Q tonic, Chichicapa mezcal, orange, cuke http://moby.to/exwg1a -
5:58 p.m. July 19th 2011
New drink tonight in Frontera/Topolo: El Mural: muddled grapefruit/lime/orange, simple, Fidencio sin humo mezcal http://moby.to/d7cmnb -
7:42 p.m. July 16th 2011
Testing poss new dishes 4 Topolo: crema de mezcal flan, orange sabayon, frmrs Mkt fruit, sugar cookie wafer http://moby.to/8xn31b -
7:42 p.m. July 16th 2011
Testing poss new dishes 4 Topolo: Boer goat (chop, smoked 12 hrs), Oax pasilla sauce, wild greens, pkld tomatillos http://moby.to/yynbuy -
7:37 p.m. July 16th 2011
Testing poss new dishes 4 Topolo: sl-ckd salmon w herbs, flowers (sq bloss crema), frmrs Mkt veg http://moby.to/mws262 -
7:36 p.m. July 16th 2011
Testing poss new dishes 4 Topolo: Heirloom tomato salad: homade tequila vin, smoked ricotta; cuke jewels, w'melon http://moby.to/8d26er -
7:14 p.m. July 12th 2011
New Frontera Menu Highlight: grilled Alaskan salmon, green pumpkinseed mole, kohlrabi mash, grld tatume squash http://moby.to/tdxxax -
7:12 p.m. July 12th 2011
New Frontera Menu Highlight: chile-rub grld duck, Aztec corn-huitlacoche torta, black pasilla sauce http://moby.to/sx6zeq -
7:08 p.m. July 12th 2011
New menu tonight in Frontera: 1st highlight: duck carnitas enchiladas, tomamole (tomatillos, pineapple, sesame), http://moby.to/dzuq8q -
5:43 p.m. July 12th 2011
Beautiful Nichols Farm currants for an amazing meringue dessert. Pic later http://moby.to/8ns3qg -
8:33 a.m. July 12th 2011
Jose is macerating the bases for individual espresso "tres leches" cakes for Xoco. http://moby.to/ciflu6 -
8:31 a.m. July 12th 2011
My breakfast: Egg&poblano empanadas at Xoco. Particularly delicious this morning http://moby.to/s8pi7h -
8:39 p.m. July 9th 2011
Elizabeth will turn out nearly 2000 handmade tortillas by the end of tonight's service. Heart of r kitchen! http://moby.to/c7mijj -
6:28 p.m. July 9th 2011
Elfego is shucking oysters--even though weather is warm in Chgo, these cold water beauties (mostly BC) are gr8 http://moby.to/ls0eqh -
6:26 p.m. July 9th 2011
We've started Klug Farm raspberry and blueberry season in a big way at Frontera/Topolo/Xoco. Truly amazing flavor http://moby.to/fnp7rf -
12:52 p.m. July 3rd 2011
Working w chef's Shaw&Mark on seasonal Topolo dish:Tlalpollo of local shrooms, hoja santa,beets,hmade suckling ham http://moby.to/3s03hl -
1:55 p.m. June 14th 2011
Look at these beautiful strawberries from Seedling that just came in! Wish you could smell them. http://moby.to/u17xhh -
8:02 p.m. May 25th 2011
Poss new Frontera dish: chipotle-glazed shrimp, red peanut mole, crispy onions, red chile rice http://moby.to/4s60z0 -
8 p.m. May 25th 2011
Poss Frontera dish: Baja bay scallops ceviche w mango, guajillo, lime, radish sprout http://moby.to/7hmqta -
7:57 p.m. May 25th 2011
Tasting poss Frontera menu items w chef Richard: 4 shroom ceviche w grld onion, lime, epazote; plantain chip http://moby.to/22jzb2 -
9:17 p.m. May 24th 2011
Working on new Frontera menu w chef Richard James. These short rib taquitos with guajillo sauce are VERY good http://moby.to/zpl8no -
6 p.m. May 24th 2011
Silvia is making these beautiful cilantro-infused tortillas to serve w crispy mochomos. http://moby.to/k1tyx3 -
5:59 p.m. May 24th 2011
I love my job! Gardener Bill Shores brought gorgeous greens from production garden @ my house to resto http://moby.to/e7navn -
12:44 a.m. May 22nd 2011
After nearly 25 years, we keep breaking records. Frontera, Topolo & Xoco all had best days ever. Incred proud of staff, thankful for support -
12:25 p.m. May 20th 2011
I could live on this stuff: bacon-maple streusel for organic soft-serve in Xoco http://moby.to/27ib0b -
12:23 p.m. May 20th 2011
Final tests on dishes for TV shoot: lamb t-bones with slow-cooked fennel, salsa macha (6 chiles, nuts, herbs, OO) http://moby.to/zxgz2z -
9:04 a.m. May 20th 2011
R production garden from above (beds of salad greens covered bc of rabbits!). Spirea just about to burst n2 bloom! http://moby.to/13ux02 -
4:49 p.m. May 17th 2011
Frontera Test Kitchen: ricotta-stuffed ancho chiles in red wine-red onion escabeche http://moby.to/j1n5ge -
4:46 p.m. May 17th 2011
Frontera kitchen: loads of green garlic being prepped for green garlic mojo. http://moby.to/u7uuxt -
10:28 p.m. May 2nd 2011
Salad greens in production garden behind my house. Tomorrow they go to Topolo. http://yfrog.com/h45s9ykj -
9:01 p.m. April 27th 2011
Poss New Frontera Dish: cilantro-cured wild salmon, Prairie Fruits goat chs (hoja santa),jic tostada, H20crs http://moby.to/7ha2tj -
8:57 p.m. April 27th 2011
Poss New Frontera Dish from Chef Richard: grld shrimp, Oax almendrado, pkld jalapeño, grld gr beans http://moby.to/yl98ij -
9:12 p.m. April 23rd 2011
Poss new Frontera Dish:grld swordfish,tomamole (tomatillo,sesame,pineapple), green rice,pineapple-chiles toreados http://moby.to/tuwo3k -
9:04 p.m. April 23rd 2011
Poss new Frontera Dish: bl bean-chipotle enchiladas w chorizo-plantain filling, crema, 3-chile salsa http://moby.to/y50vq5 -
9:02 p.m. April 23rd 2011
Tasting poss new Frontera dishes w Chef Richard: shrimp flautas, tomato-habanero sauce, orange, pickled onion http://moby.to/zg4wr8 -
8:59 p.m. April 23rd 2011
Poss new Frontera dishes http://moby.to/zg4wr8 -
1:26 p.m. April 23rd 2011
BEAUTIFUL wild local ramps from local farm coming in back door of Frontera! Glad to be home! http://moby.to/qdx1g9 -
8:39 p.m. April 6th 2011
Ok folks, our first video posting: behind-the-scenes of shooting Mexico--One Plate at a Time Season 8. FronteraFiesta.com -
8:25 p.m. April 2nd 2011
Poss new Frontera Dish: red chile-seared enchiladas, tangy Napa&peashoots,black trumpet shrooms,smkd queso fresco http://moby.to/b58xt0 -
7:15 p.m. April 2nd 2011
Poss New Frontera dish: corn-masa empanada (mushroom-chipotle filling), toasted guajillo salsa, Otter Creek cheddar cream, queso añejo -
4:36 p.m. April 2nd 2011
Fresh cheese (queso fresco) draining. Ready for tonight's service http://moby.to/g9ct7l -
9:41 p.m. April 1st 2011
Poss new Frontera: grld chix, spring mojo (ramps,knob onion,poblano,OO), poblano mashed pots, chayote, epazote http://moby.to/dzefdk -
8:56 p.m. April 1st 2011
Poss new Frontera: grilled mahi, green peanut mole (poblano, tomatillo), white corn torta, grilled green beans http://moby.to/8dm5cx -
8:38 p.m. April 1st 2011
Poss new Frontera: 5-min #1 ylwfin tuna ceviche, lime j&zest, mango, jicama, piña, cilantro oil http://moby.to/9edoy8 -
8:36 p.m. April 1st 2011
Tasting poss new Frontera dishes w Chef Richard: Grild chix, rstd tomatillo-tequila sauce,herb grn rice,fiddlehds http://moby.to/f0sdyf -
5:10 p.m. April 1st 2011
In Xoco, Gustavo winnows the roasted, cracked cacao by hand (old-fashioned way) before grinding for Xoco hot choc http://moby.to/ty9nfx -
8:40 a.m. March 30th 2011
5:30 am RT @jmarkeyAP What time does torta frontera open? early flight out of ORD on 4/2 -
9:13 p.m. March 29th 2011
New Topolo tasting:5th: champurrado dreams: chocolate tamal "cake," champurrado ice cream, milk foam, churro lace http://moby.to/fdu2qa -
9:13 p.m. March 29th 2011
New Topolo Tasting:4th: wood-oven suckling pig pibil, crispy pigs foot, habanero, pickled onion http://moby.to/dpg5os -
4:06 p.m. March 29th 2011
New Topolo tasting:3rd: Red Drum, Oax yellow mole, tamal "couscous," carrots, peas, crunchy black olives http://moby.to/jrbcir -
3:56 p.m. March 29th 2011
New Topolo Tasting:2nd:bl bean gorditas, bl bean "velvet" sauce, pork belly salsa negra http://moby.to/uhe0h1 -
3:55 p.m. March 29th 2011
New Topolo Tasting goes live tonight: 1st course: Viking Village scallops in spicy aguachile, coconut shaved ice http://moby.to/tywvcf -
12:18 a.m. March 24th 2011
Sorry I didn't post this when it went up! New Frontera menu w pics http://www.rickbayless.com/menu/layout?id=2 -
12:04 p.m. March 23rd 2011
These beautiful black trumpet mushrooms just came in the back door if Topolo. I love their texture and dark flavor http://moby.to/4xw7g2 -
9:03 p.m. March 19th 2011
Honey-Chipotle-Glazed ribs are the special every Saturday in Frontera http://moby.to/lu1jsh -
5:33 p.m. March 19th 2011
Knob onions on wood grill. Getting ready for evening service in Frontera. http://moby.to/ss0lsk -
2:23 p.m. March 19th 2011
Ahhhh, a huge mound of cookie dough for Xoco's Mexican choc hazelnut cookies. Selling a couple hundred a day ... http://moby.to/cu3rd1 -
9:51 p.m. March 18th 2011
Poss new Topolo dish: lobster & squid w Yuc black rice (recado negro), egg yolk, marigold. http://moby.to/x9ie20 -
9:36 p.m. March 18th 2011
Poss new dish for Topolo: choc polenta-style tamal, churritos, milk foam, rosita de cacao-champurrado ice cream http://moby.to/avk6el -
8:51 p.m. March 18th 2011
Poss new dish for Topolo: white fish, yellow mole, peas and carrots, crumbled tamal http://moby.to/ds6zep -
8:33 p.m. March 18th 2011
Poss new Topolo dish: pork belly w bl beans, salsa negra, huauzontles, chicharron http://moby.to/lz0i0w -
7:43 p.m. March 18th 2011
Poss new Topolo dish: spicy scallop aguachile w radish, fennel oil, serrano, lime http://moby.to/zeozct -
3:17 p.m. March 18th 2011
Slicing an amazing roasted banana cake for Topolo tonight! http://moby.to/hloha0 -
12:10 p.m. March 18th 2011
Frontera/Topolo ceviche station beautiful mise en place ready for service http://moby.to/j7899v -
5:35 p.m. March 17th 2011
Thurs night special in Frontera: golden chiles rellenos. Just emerged from the hot oil! http://moby.to/2tdmk7 -
6:39 p.m. March 15th 2011
New Frontera menu starts tonight. Last of local (sweet!) winter spinach on this creamy poblano-spin chix dish http://moby.to/br44u4 -
7:56 p.m. March 12th 2011
Possible new dish for Frontera/Topolo: smoked shrimp "jicama soft tacos" w gr chile goat chs, Am paddlefish caviar http://moby.to/kl952h -
7:47 p.m. March 12th 2011
Working on a new spring drink: North Shore Gin, cucumber, lime, simple, Bohemia. Essence of freshness http://moby.to/5vcll5 -
5:02 p.m. March 8th 2011
Gr8 Syrah class w Frontera Som Jill Gubech: Papillon:earthy; Murray:gr8 quaff; Dama: nuanced ; Barry: rich, jammy http://moby.to/0ccrjk -
4:41 p.m. March 6th 2011
So honored to have u! RT @chef_morimoto Thank you so much last night!! We enjoyed the dinner and the time there a lot. Hope to see you soon. -
12:48 a.m. March 4th 2011
At Red O n LA: poss new menu item: woodgrilled duck w ancho-pear sauce,grld pera-jicama salsa,camote mash,wtrcress http://moby.to/cjib2g -
12:44 a.m. March 4th 2011
At Red O in LA: poss new menu item: grilled bass w Yuc pipian (red chile,achiote,p'seeds), chanterelles,asparagus http://moby.to/u5r21e -
12:41 a.m. March 4th 2011
At Red O in LA: possible new menu item: Yucatecan shrimp&squid ceviche w habanero, sour orange,avoc,cuke,íicama http://moby.to/hn0wtn -
8:36 p.m. March 2nd 2011
Poss new Frontera dish: pork carnitas enchiladas w rstd tomatillo sauce, spicy pickled veg, bl beans http://moby.to/bu9w6g -
7:45 p.m. March 2nd 2011
Poss new Frontera dish: bl bean tlacoyos w bacon guac, Tamazula, crema http://moby.to/0rmr6a -
7:35 p.m. March 2nd 2011
Poss new Frontera dish: goat flautas w sesame and arbol chile http://moby.to/5cak7u -
7:30 p.m. March 2nd 2011
Working on new menu items for Frontera w chef Richard: mango-red chile salad w arugula, frisee, lime http://moby.to/cwfxm6 -
4:15 p.m. March 1st 2011
B'tiful All-Vegetable tasting menu goes live n Topolo 2nite. Standout: eggplant-huitlacoche n bl bean salsa negra http://moby.to/3450ih -
5:28 p.m. Feb. 22nd 2011
Just finished hour-long dried chile tasting class w entire front house staff (40).Man, am I proud of thr knowledge http://moby.to/wfdu8n -
5:30 p.m. Feb. 19th 2011
Ahhhh, churros in the fryer at Xoco. Hot chocolate on the stove. http://moby.to/715cqp -
9:32 p.m. Feb. 18th 2011
Tasting poss Topolo menu: cazuela of eggplant, huitlacoche, bl bean sauce, beach&oyster mushrooms,p'seed streusel http://moby.to/sa3tn2 -
9:29 p.m. Feb. 18th 2011
Tasting poss Topolo menu: jasmine-infused, slow-grilled chayote w sesame pipian, polenta-style tamal,chayote salad http://moby.to/ogv80x -
8:53 p.m. Feb. 18th 2011
Tasting poss Topolo menu: "queso fundido" of fresh ricotta, salsa verde, onions 3 ways, http://moby.to/45kwju -
8:50 p.m. Feb. 18th 2011
Tasting poss Topolo menu w Chef Brian: jicama salad, blood orange dressing, brined cukes, pineapple-ban leaf ice http://moby.to/qoqj54 -
6:04 p.m. Feb. 5th 2011
Tasting poss new dishes Frontera 4 Frontera: cazuela of chayote,kale,turnip,knob onion n green mole. Crisp epazote http://moby.to/78husi -
3:49 p.m. Feb. 4th 2011
Gr8 grand opening of Tortas Frontera @ O'hare, complete w mariachis & Chgo Commissioner of Aviation. http://moby.to/vq2max -
10:37 p.m. Feb. 3rd 2011
Our Frontera valet "Blizzard 2011 mascot" got hit by a bus. Rebuilt! Good as new--like Chicago! http://moby.to/wt66z1 -
10:32 p.m. Feb. 3rd 2011
Tasting poss new menu 4 Frontera w Chef Richard: Goat birria ench w guajillo "borracha" sauce,bl trumpet shrooms http://moby.to/sj39pg -
8:47 p.m. Feb. 3rd 2011
Tasting poss new menu 4 Frontera w Chef Richard: mussels in yellow mole w olive oil-poached fennel, fingerlings http://moby.to/76anhe -
8:18 p.m. Feb. 3rd 2011
Tasting poss new menu 4 Frontera w Chef Richard: banana leaf steamed tamal w bl beans, chorizo, guajillo-plantain sauce -
8:02 p.m. Feb. 3rd 2011
Tasting poss new menu 4 Frontera w Chef Richard: huaraches of carnitas,chiles toreados,bl beans, peashoots, cotija http://moby.to/sw07us -
9:16 p.m. Feb. 2nd 2011
I can't help it: the Frontera "valet" snowman w the two guys who made it! http://moby.to/4sj9ab -
4:42 p.m. Feb. 1st 2011
Dessert for Veg tasting menu: melcocha "espuma", Compote of Masumoto Farm dried peaches & Seedling white cherries http://moby.to/1gsx49 -
4:21 p.m. Feb. 1st 2011
We're also completely revamping our vegetarian tasting menu w likes of red chile-rstd veg "a la plaza"+pckld veg http://moby.to/1e0z96 -
4:14 p.m. Feb. 1st 2011
New Topolo Adventurer's menu starts 2day! Features ribeye n Sunflower seed pipian & malted tres leches cake,citrus http://moby.to/9dumno -
4:12 p.m. Feb. 1st 2011
New Topolo Adventurer's menu starts today! Features oysters w pumpkinseed oil, foie raspado; chorizo-blood sausage & eggs; fish/horchata sce -
12:01 a.m. Jan. 31st 2011
Taxim party: David made bread for us in the dining room. http://moby.to/jshv6w -
11:56 p.m. Jan. 30th 2011
Taxim party:,beautiful meze table for our staff http://moby.to/mcluho -
11:54 p.m. Jan. 30th 2011
Frontera mgmt "holiday" party: David Schneider @Taxim roasted whole lambs in winter outside for r team! http://moby.to/jh2r9n -
4:45 p.m. Jan. 30th 2011
Nice class photos! RT @Foodieramacom Rick Bayless’ Wild Mushroom Queso Fundido http://bit.ly/g4Hcki #foodie -
5:22 p.m. Jan. 29th 2011
Grill-roasted, adobo-marinated Gunthorp Duroc pork loin. Ready for Frontera service tonight http://moby.to/uwrjpa -
7:40 p.m. Jan. 28th 2011
Xoco is firing on all cylinders http://moby.to/l2g1wl -
7:22 p.m. Jan. 28th 2011
Tuesday: Frontera; Sat: Xoco RT @MetaCookbook I really want to eat that barbacoa. Think it'll be on the menu for more than a week? -
7:21 p.m. Jan. 28th 2011
Height of first turn in Topolobampo, Friday night. http://moby.to/fsowwl -
6:58 p.m. Jan. 28th 2011
Jose Juan readying Kilgus Farm goat (and avoc leaves) for wood oven (w red chile marinade). Goat barbacoa 4 Xoco! http://moby.to/pfaa0j -
6:55 p.m. Jan. 28th 2011
Janet making those gr8 scrambled egg-poblano empanadas for Sat Xoco breakfast! http://moby.to/59hb5s -
1:43 p.m. Jan. 27th 2011
While snow is falling, days r short, sky is gray: nice to have green in the kitchen. Peashoots from local farmer http://moby.to/ja1j4h -
4:38 p.m. Jan. 25th 2011
Ok: another new seasonal cocktail: Arcadia Ales Cocoa Loco + Graham's 6-Grape Port! Really delicious. Warm hug. http://moby.to/zml4ca -
4:23 p.m. Jan. 25th 2011
Another seasonal cocktail goes live tonight: fresh ginger mojito w a splash of 10-yr brandy http://moby.to/ep0la1 -
4:14 p.m. Jan. 25th 2011
As promised: the blood orange margarita is back on the menu! http://moby.to/llypqs -
10:43 p.m. Jan. 22nd 2011
Tasting new Topolo menu ideas: choc cake, sr cream ganache, preserved fraises de bois, mint-milk sorbet http://moby.to/fiu915 -
8:17 p.m. Jan. 22nd 2011
Tasting new Topolo menu ideas: ribeye&marrow w sunflower seed pipian, wilted&fried kale, sunchoke http://moby.to/wsxi3r -
8:02 p.m. Jan. 22nd 2011
Tasting new Topolo menu ideas: chorizo-blood sausage, egg yolk&white, 3-chile salsa, bacon meringues, turnip http://moby.to/17594w -
8:23 p.m. Jan. 21st 2011
Back n Chgo: testing new cocktails 4 Frontera: Yes! Blood orange margarita soon 2 return! Also 1 called Sunshine http://moby.to/l9t6a5 -
4:17 p.m. Jan. 20th 2011
In LA at Red O. Serving pork belly sopes with bl beans & salsa negra for Ixtapa Wine&Food Festival press party http://moby.to/j95hlk -
9:10 p.m. Jan. 19th 2011
In LA at Red O. Serving pork belly sopes with bl beans & salsa negra for Ixtapa Wine&Food Festival press party http://moby.to/j95hlk -
12:07 p.m. Jan. 15th 2011
Whew! After an intense push, Tortas Frontera is OPEN in Terminal 1 at O'Hare! Congrats to our team for a job well done. -
2:29 p.m. Jan. 1st 2011
Every stainless pan we have is clean and stuffed in the clean pot rack. Crazy full!! http://moby.to/l4bj3t -
2:27 p.m. Jan. 1st 2011
last walk thru the restos b4 heading to airport 4 vacation. Walk-ins empty except pickles/marinades. Reopen Jan 11 http://moby.to/ok88vz -
2:09 a.m. Jan. 1st 2011
Pulling everything out of the walk-ins. All has to be served by midnight.Closing for 10 glorious days of vacation! http://moby.to/n7juxs -
11:12 p.m. Dec. 31st 2010
Very proud of our staff! They're turning out beautiful food for a packed house. http://moby.to/rmv3ug -
10:50 p.m. Dec. 31st 2010
In the thick of the second turn in Topolobampo kitchen. Gotta love NYE! Going smooth, though. http://moby.to/d2r1kz -
5:49 p.m. Dec. 31st 2010
Starting the festivities in Frontera! http://moby.to/81t5sl -
1:13 p.m. Dec. 31st 2010
Pulling everything out of the walk-ins. All has to be served by midnight.Closing for 10 glorious days of vacation! http://moby.to/n7juxs -
11:53 p.m. Dec. 29th 2010
Tortas Frontera will open mid-Jan in term 2 at O'Hare; term 3 shortlaRT @HenryT @Rick_Bayless what terminal? -
7:41 p.m. Dec. 29th 2010
At Tortas Frontera we'll be featuring the same incredible breads we use @ Xoco 4 tortas. & fresh lime margaritas! http://moby.to/9kz15d -
7:39 p.m. Dec. 29th 2010
So different working in the airport! But we're moving toward opening Tortas Frontera! Here's first preview pic http://moby.to/ce9npu -
4:22 p.m. Dec. 21st 2010
Tasting new whites (and new vintages) with Frontera/Topolo staff. This Australian impaled Chard will be a go-to! http://moby.to/5kp1fs -
5:06 p.m. Dec. 17th 2010
Faustino butchering Sonoma suckling pig (tortilla fed!) for Cochinita Pibil at Red O LA http://moby.to/h90lre -
8:41 p.m. Dec. 16th 2010
These beautiful onions are ready for the wood-burning grill at Red O in LA http://moby.to/28yfht -
8:40 p.m. Dec. 16th 2010
Chef Armando's new persimmon-apple salad w frisee, ancho, pepitas is really good. Red O in LA http://moby.to/uxhff6 -
8:38 p.m. Dec. 16th 2010
Possible new Red O dish: short ribs braised in yellow mole w heirloom potatoes, gr beans, hoja santa http://moby.to/nasp1f -
8:36 p.m. Dec. 16th 2010
Working w/ Chef Armando Martinez on new menu items 4 Red O in LA. Red fish w/ Yucatecan escabeche, rstd local veg http://moby.to/dw0acd -
11:51 p.m. Dec. 12th 2010
In January RT @ssote001 @Rick_Bayless when do the chefs get their holiday party? -
11:50 p.m. Dec. 12th 2010
Tables out of Frontera. Dance floor now. This is a blast. http://moby.to/oxgc0m -
7:46 p.m. Dec. 12th 2010
15 dishes on the buffet line at our staff Christmas Party. Chef Brian & Som Jill serving at prime rib station http://moby.to/vge9ss -
7:01 p.m. Dec. 12th 2010
Beautiful appetizer spread for staff Christmas party: empanadas, roasted pepper salads, dry aged ham, on and on .. http://moby.to/eq5nn6 -
3:55 p.m. Dec. 12th 2010
Andres just finished searing off hundreds of tomatoes. http://moby.to/lfvswv -
3:55 p.m. Dec. 12th 2010
Frontera dining room transformed for staff party.Sous chefs have been cooking all week creating an Argentine feast http://moby.to/v3yh68 -
3:52 p.m. Dec. 12th 2010
Setting up for the Frontera/Topolo/Xoco Staff Christmas party! Argentina's the theme. http://moby.to/wqtv0d -
9:31 p.m. Dec. 2nd 2010
Poss new Topolo dish:seared Pata Negra pork, glazed belly, Tlatonile (guajillo,sesame, pnuts), bl sesame dumplings http://moby.to/1k32t8 -
7:57 p.m. Dec. 2nd 2010
Poss new Topolo dish: slow poached red fish infused w acuyo, came hashbrowns, braised fennel, acuyo broth http://moby.to/4f3n9f -
7:56 p.m. Dec. 2nd 2010
Poss new dish 4 Topolo: lobster chilpachole & Veracruz salad of poached cod,fried capers,rstd tomatoes,baby greens http://moby.to/udfn2w -
7:30 p.m. Dec. 2nd 2010
Tasting poss new dishes w Chef Brian Enyart 4 Topolo: chile relleno of hocks/pigs feet, bl bean sauce, c'flower http://moby.to/947fgc -
7:06 p.m. Dec. 2nd 2010
Roasted habaneros in atomic-proportions for making salsa for Frontera & Xoco http://twitpic.com/3cbyii -
8:41 p.m. Dec. 1st 2010
Poss new Frontera dish: wood-grilled pork loin with Oaxacan yellow mole, slow-roasted fennel, tamal ciego http://twitpic.com/3c26v7 -
7:56 p.m. Dec. 1st 2010
Poss new Frontera dish: shrimp&potato flautas w Oaxacan pasilla chile sauce, lime&chile arugula http://twitpic.com/3c1uoh -
7:40 p.m. Dec. 1st 2010
Poss new Frontera dishes: ench of shredded pork/ham hocks, rstd tom-habanero sauce, orange-drsd peashoots http://twitpic.com/3c1qag -
7:17 p.m. Dec. 1st 2010
Tasting poss new dishes for Frontera w chef Richard James: Pellizcadas w beer-braised shrooms, salsa negra, crema http://twitpic.com/3c1jzt -
7:28 p.m. Nov. 30th 2010
@ Frontera: incred tasting of dates from Flying Disc Ranch. Barhis=date butter, the deglet noors=spice infused http://twitpic.com/3br97l -
1:27 p.m. Nov. 23rd 2010
Early Tuesday: My wife and other front house managers making all the flower arrangements for Frontera,Topolo, Xoco http://moby.to/zj9zx2 -
1:26 p.m. Nov. 23rd 2010
Cele making guac for lunch service in Frontera http://moby.to/y4irva -
5:50 p.m. Nov. 20th 2010
Great looking mise-en-place on the Topolo line at the beginning of service. http://moby.to/jf2qin -
2:36 p.m. Nov. 20th 2010
Mud January RT @zoraoneill @Rick_Bayless Transiting in ORD, great to see Tortas Frontera sign. When does it open? -
2:35 p.m. Nov. 20th 2010
JJ brushing the chipotle glaze on ribs for tonight's Frontera special http://moby.to/lq7wvr -
5:20 p.m. Nov. 16th 2010
José is soaking the individual tres leches cakes for Xoco. http://moby.to/h933m9 -
7:06 p.m. Nov. 13th 2010
Possible new dessert for Topolo from Jen Jones: Chocoflan with candied&crispy sw potato, caramel choc pool http://moby.to/ejz0ok -
5:52 p.m. Nov. 13th 2010
B'tful pastry mise en place:R2L front:pom-bl orange gelee,calabaza/tacha, jamaica-poachd pear.Also:grns cherry jam http://moby.to/5yiy4m -
9:19 p.m. Nov. 12th 2010
Crazy rockin' night @ Xoco, Frontera, Topolo! It's always an honor to serve Mayor Daley and family! http://moby.to/2b9hjk -
7:12 p.m. Nov. 11th 2010
Amazg chix steamd n ban lvs w chipotle,plantain,sw potato.Rec n r Dec newsltr. Subscribe here: http://j.mp/dc3QM1 http://moby.to/slxxy3 -
10:02 a.m. Nov. 10th 2010
Another New Frontera Highlight: grilled pork loin and belly with morita-bl bean sauce, plantain-parsnip hash http://moby.to/6kb6s1 -
4:32 p.m. Nov. 9th 2010
Another New Frontera Highlight: grilled pork loin and belly with morita-bl bean sauce, plantain-parsnip hash http://moby.to/6kb6s1 -
4:29 p.m. Nov. 9th 2010
Another New Frontera Highlight: cazuela of pork tinga w chorizo, chipotle, queso fresco, avocado http://moby.to/jdyc42 -
4:14 p.m. Nov. 9th 2010
New Frontera Menu starts today: a highlight: mahi/fingerling potato enchiladas w rstd tomatillo sauce,queso fresco http://moby.to/2lodii -
5:09 p.m. Nov. 7th 2010
New poss dish 4 Topolo: guinea hen (poached brst, crispy thigh), chestnut-ancho pipian, stovetop tamal, gr beans http://moby.to/qtbtux -
8:21 p.m. Nov. 6th 2010
Pos new dessert for Topolo: roasted banana cake w wht choc btrcream,carm bananas,banana leaf ice cr, cookie crunch http://moby.to/ammhg1 -
7:51 p.m. Nov. 6th 2010
New poss dish 4 Topolo: guinea hen (poached brst, crispy thigh), chestnut-ancho pipian, stovetop tamal, gr beans http://moby.to/qtbtux -
7:17 p.m. Nov. 6th 2010
Another poss new dish 4Topolo:lobster/scallop/cod croquet w bl barley,young coco,wild rice,poblano,creamy sunchoke http://moby.to/k00cjg -
6:47 p.m. Nov. 6th 2010
Another poss dish 4 new Topolo menu: modern ensalada de Noche Buena: beet-jicama salad w pnut marzipan,beet greens http://moby.to/o1f6fw -
6:44 p.m. Nov. 6th 2010
Possible new dish for Topolo: house-smokd trout w caramelizd butternut,pkld red onion,salsa negra, chicharron pwdr http://moby.to/hq4vel -
6:17 p.m. Nov. 6th 2010
Tasting new dishes for next Topolo menu: here is part of Chef Brian Enyart's mise-en-place for the tasting http://moby.to/vtvot4 -
6:07 p.m. Nov. 6th 2010
Elfego's mise-en-place for dinner service: three ceviches and cured salmon with roasted peanut-arbol salsa http://moby.to/v82ish -
3:47 p.m. Nov. 4th 2010
;-) RT @TheMandyMoore: Just back frm frontera grill w @rachel_goodwin&gang. Meal of a lifetm & got 2 meet @rick_bayless!! How cool is that?? -
4:56 p.m. Nov. 2nd 2010
Scrumpy's Hard Cider, lime, muddled mint, simple syrup RT @huberal @Rick_Bayless What's in the Hard Cider Mojito? Sounds yummy!!! -
4:54 p.m. Nov. 2nd 2010
AND "Salted Caramel" Ale : 2 Bros "Long Haul" ale, cajeta, Koval Honey Liqueur, salted rim http://moby.to/b22hxq -
4:44 p.m. Nov. 2nd 2010
New drink menu@Frontera/Topolo starts 2nite. Gr8 hard cider mojito (pic)&Flor Morada (Koval millet,bl currant) http://moby.to/823x1n -
12:29 a.m. Oct. 31st 2010
Before he exited, he turned to the Frontera crowd & shook hands, greeted all. http://moby.to/5nprna -
12:27 a.m. Oct. 31st 2010
President stopped at practical every table on his way out of Topolo; when he got to Frontera, all were up & waiting http://moby.to/frx2u8 -
12:25 a.m. Oct. 31st 2010
President insisted on going into Frontera kitchen to get a pic w staff. He's in back in middle;his photog n front http://moby.to/b5v5d4 -
12:23 a.m. Oct. 31st 2010
Scallops/lobster with rstd tomatillos-corn sauce, sweet corn tamales (w ricotta&nettles) for the President http://moby.to/h444ej -
12:21 a.m. Oct. 31st 2010
All of President's staff were incredibly nice, easy going, especially navy chef (in middle) who ensures quality. http://moby.to/qushcp -
12:11 a.m. Oct. 31st 2010
When the President arrived, they closed off our block on Clark Street. I counted 13 vehicles filling the 3 lanes. http://moby.to/gl5x9q -
12:08 a.m. Oct. 31st 2010
Surprise guest in Topolo tonight: President Obama! What an incredible honor tp cook for him and his team again. -
12:28 p.m. Oct. 27th 2010
It's that time of year: all the storage radishes (love beauty hearts!) and turnips from Nichols Farm http://moby.to/ocfd7g -
10:14 p.m. Oct. 26th 2010
Suckling pig getting its achiote marinade. Wrapped in banana leaves, it cooks overnight in Xoco woodburning oven http://moby.to/viu6mo -
4:28 p.m. Oct. 26th 2010
New Topolo dessert: apple-cajeta tart w ground cherry jam, pomegranate jewels; queso añejo ice cr http://moby.to/lzf7tu -
4:24 p.m. Oct. 26th 2010
New Topolo Adventurers Menu starts today. 5th crs: Día de Muertos bread puddng,pumpkinseed ice crm, calabaza/tacha http://moby.to/dkxeq2 -
4:23 p.m. Oct. 26th 2010
New Topolo Adventurers Menu starts today. 4th crs: sorghum pozole with Kilgus Farm goat 4 ways http://moby.to/hhgsil -
4:13 p.m. Oct. 26th 2010
New Topolo Adventurers Menu starts today. 3rd Crs: bl bass n escabeche of local veg, potato crema, pkld whtfsh roe http://moby.to/zh7fvs -
8:42 p.m. Oct. 22nd 2010
"Cocktail School" in the back kitchen at Frontera.Working on new cocktails w Carlos A&Jen B.Gr8 hard cider mojito! http://moby.to/wux1tz -
11:28 p.m. Oct. 21st 2010
Thanks, Bobby! RT @bflay Just had a wonderful lunch at Frontera Grill n Chgo w my wife, Ceviches, duck tacos & tequila. good Thurs afternoon -
12:02 p.m. Oct. 21st 2010
Pastry chef Melissa Novak is making forming pan de muerto, ready for the oven. It's coming soon! http://moby.to/6olcrq -
11:49 p.m. Oct. 20th 2010
Gr8 day shooting practically every ingred used in Mex kitchen for iPhone ap. Thanks @paulelledge and Leasha! http://moby.to/yq74yp -
6:43 p.m. Oct. 20th 2010
A new free-form tart in Xoco, made with Seedling Orchards pears and cajeta http://moby.to/q9qv40 -
5:09 p.m. Oct. 20th 2010
Epifanio just took this torta out of wood burning oven.Red chile rst chicken,pickled white onions,arugula,bl beans http://moby.to/yhgf8m -
8:53 p.m. Oct. 19th 2010
Grinding cacao beans, cinnamon and sugar into chocolate for Xoco! http://moby.to/v1cj00 -
11:05 a.m. Oct. 16th 2010
Tasting possibilities for new Topolo menu w chef Brian Enyart: modern twist on octopus "en su tinta" http://moby.to/m6fjie -
8:46 p.m. Oct. 15th 2010
Tasting possibilities 4 Topolo menu w chef Jen Jones:Pan de Muerto bred pudding,pepita ice cream,calabaza en tacha http://moby.to/i1lj5z -
7:49 p.m. Oct. 15th 2010
Tasting possibilities4Topolo menu w chef Brian Enyart: sorghum pozole w goat 4ways:loin, belly,neck,pickled tongue http://moby.to/k299x7 -
7:14 p.m. Oct. 15th 2010
Tasting possibilities for new Topolo menu w chef Brian Enyart: modern twist on octopus "en su tinta" http://moby.to/m6fjie -
8:58 p.m. Oct. 10th 2010
Whoa! RT @JRWQuattro @Rick_Bayless braised shortribs coming out of the woodfired oven http://twitpic.com/2wiwnw -
11:09 p.m. Oct. 5th 2010
One of my favorite moments in Frontera kitchen: arrival of 3 Sisters Garden pea shoots. http://moby.to/olozyq -
5:37 p.m. Oct. 2nd 2010
1 of the stations @ r Metro Squash event: 3 ceviches: albacore w hrloom tomato, shiitake&oyster sroom, ahi verde http://moby.to/nku4yn -
1:32 p.m. Oct. 2nd 2010
At Millennium Park setting up kitchen 4 benefit dinner for 500 (at Metro Squash). It takes a LOTS of equipment! http://moby.to/0p9qo1 -
1:21 p.m. Oct. 2nd 2010
Frm Oaxacan tasting menu, pastry chef Jen Jones' ante de almendra (almond "trifle", meringue,jamaica-poached pears http://moby.to/fmo89i -
1:21 p.m. Oct. 2nd 2010
From Brian's new Oaxacan tasting menu: black garlic carnitas & pork belly in guasmole w queso añejo bread pudding http://moby.to/oag8yj -
5:32 p.m. Sept. 28th 2010
New Topolo Dessert: crumbled sweet corn tamal, piloncillo ice cr, roasted grapes, candied corn silk http://moby.to/ng714d -
5:27 p.m. Sept. 28th 2010
New Contemporary Oaxaca Tasting Menu in Topolo starting tonight! Gr8 carnitas in guasmole dish. http://moby.to/ng714d -
2:39 p.m. Sept. 28th 2010
Patricio is cutting a stellar piece of Atlantic swordfish for Frontera's dinner service http://moby.to/ahg64y -
12:09 p.m. Sept. 28th 2010
Trying out our new, BIGGER chocolate grinder in Xoco. Very cool! http://moby.to/oy23zv -
10:25 a.m. Sept. 28th 2010
Beautiful empanadas (egg&rstd poblano, ham&cheese&chipotle) right out of the oven at Xoco. http://moby.to/tgwo5g -
8:42 a.m. Sept. 25th 2010
Great Frontera dessert: crmlzd apple tart (Seedling Orchard fruit) w brown butter-piloncillo ice cr & caramel corn http://moby.to/ok0q66 -
8:37 a.m. Sept. 25th 2010
Working on new breakfast items for Xoco: huevos rancheros http://moby.to/iasnxf -
8:36 a.m. Sept. 25th 2010
Working on new breakfast items for Xoco: wood-oven-baked chilaquiles http://moby.to/035e7z -
5:49 p.m. Sept. 22nd 2010
Granola too healthy for you? Why not a churro? Right out of the Xoco fryer :) http://moby.to/jklkcc -
5:48 p.m. Sept. 22nd 2010
Photo of our Xoco Mexican granola right out of the oven http://moby.to/mutykq -
5:34 p.m. Sept. 18th 2010
The last hurrah for all our Mexican Bicentennial flower arrangements in Topolo and Frontera.AND 4 chiles en nogada http://moby.to/sa0hxw -
9:19 p.m. Sept. 16th 2010
Pos new Topolo Oax Tasting dessert: ante de almendras w almond ice cream and jamaica-poached pears http://moby.to/tqh0bm -
8:41 p.m. Sept. 16th 2010
Chef Brian plating carnitas w guasmole, pork belly,sweet corn bread pudding,fresh soy beans;new Topolo Oax tasting http://moby.to/l97ga9 -
8:18 p.m. Sept. 16th 2010
Testing poss new Oax Topolo menu: chamomile-poached halibut w squash blossom sauce, bl lentils,kuri squash,quince http://moby.to/2qbkyc -
8:08 p.m. Sept. 16th 2010
Testing dishes w Chef Brian 4 new Topolo Oaxacan tasting menu: Oax chorizo&eggs, knob onions, avo, rstd tomatillo http://moby.to/s2n2rw -
6:52 p.m. Sept. 16th 2010
Frontera seafood platter with 2 ceviches, 3 kinds of oysters, salsa negra, sour orange miñoneta http://moby.to/w0zvo9 -
6:50 p.m. Sept. 16th 2010
Part of City Farms habanero harvest. There's a lot more to come. We use a lot if habaneros for salsa http://moby.to/z8djfk -
8:50 p.m. Sept. 15th 2010
Here's our chile en nogada from Frontera. On menu next couple days http://moby.to/qglq8g -
6:24 p.m. Sept. 14th 2010
Mostly chiles en nogada in Frontera and Topolo RT @madridfusionMex @Rick_Bayless what mexican treats will u prepare para el (cont… -
10:54 p.m. Sept. 1st 2010
A beautiful plate of Poc Chuc estilo Maní (black bean caldo, habanero salsa) in Frontera. My dinner :) http://moby.to/ief0iu -
8:45 p.m. Aug. 31st 2010
Pre-service class for servers on flavors in wine: incred to have great local fruit, fresh herbs and spices! http://moby.to/tldwjp -
12:36 p.m. Aug. 28th 2010
Heirloom cornmeal+panko, 3-step process RT @cynthiamckenna @Rick_Bayless that looks like a perfect dish.What kind of crust ion the eggplant? -
12:25 a.m. Aug. 28th 2010
Crispy eggplant w velvety black bean sauce, smoky salsa negra, Otter Creek cheddar crema. Dinner. Topolo.Delicious http://moby.to/991t2f -
11:59 a.m. Aug. 26th 2010
Those cupcakes sit next to the individual double chocolate tres leches cakes http://moby.to/pik7cz -
11:58 a.m. Aug. 26th 2010
José just finished decorating the white chocolate-passionfruit cupcakes for Xoco http://moby.to/djdatm -
11:57 a.m. Aug. 26th 2010
In the Frontera kitchen every station looks like this. Corn, corn, everywhere! http://moby.to/s0nrhc -
11:09 p.m. Aug. 25th 2010
My dinner: wood-grilled swordfish (rstd garlic marinade) with salsa from restaurant's rooftop garden. Happy. http://moby.to/gahrzh -
5:58 p.m. Aug. 25th 2010
Mexican style granola (amaranth, honey, peanuts, pepitas, cashews, oats) st8 from oven for breakfast in Xoco http://moby.to/pnscgm -
5:56 p.m. Aug. 25th 2010
Suckling pig cochinita pibil--overnite, slow oven, achiote marinade&banana leaves--4 tonight's special in Frontera http://moby.to/k8nm4s -
5:07 p.m. Aug. 24th 2010
No. We use inexpensive light box RT @whatsamatta_u @Rick_Bayless // that photo was beautiful, did a pro take it? http://moby.to/nm7ct4 -
4:19 p.m. Aug. 24th 2010
Changing Celebration Tasting and Adventurer's Tasting in Topolo tonight. Pics of highlights follow. -
10:08 p.m. Aug. 14th 2010
Possible new dish4next Topolo Adventr Menu: lamb loin, "candied" sweetbreads, mustard grns, chochoyotes http://moby.to/yszngf -
10:06 p.m. Aug. 14th 2010
Possible new dish4next Topolo Adventr Menu: SB spot prawns w baby artichokes, shrooms, pigs ears, green pipian http://moby.to/hu2lfq -
10:03 p.m. Aug. 14th 2010
Possible new dish4next Topolo Adventr Menu: red chile beef tartare w yolk, hoja santa raspado, crouton, microgrns http://moby.to/2a43ni -
10:01 p.m. Aug. 14th 2010
Possible new dish4next Topolo Adventr Menu: arctic char ceviche, baked oysters w smoked crema,jic,cuke,tequila air http://moby.to/nlzwfa -
8:59 p.m. Aug. 13th 2010
Possible new dish4next Topolo Celebration Menu: devils food cake w the flavors of peanut mole; anchor-choc ice cr http://moby.to/j4tfaq -
8:58 p.m. Aug. 13th 2010
Possible new dish4next Topolo Celebration Menu: wagyu skirt with guajillo, potato chilaquiles, bone marrow http://moby.to/cq5vd8 -
8:56 p.m. Aug. 13th 2010
Possible new dish4next Topolo Celebration Menu: lobster&scallops w tomatillo-corn-lobster roe sauce http://moby.to/rmcd3x -
7:28 p.m. Aug. 13th 2010
Poss dish4next Topolo Celebr Menu: tomato-sour cherry gazpacho w smkd almond raspado, goat chs, Galapagos tomatoes http://moby.to/kbm9sq -
7:24 p.m. Aug. 13th 2010
Possible new dish4next Topolo Celebration Menu:mussel escabeche w sashimi tuna, H2Omelon,frisee, purslane,chipotle http://moby.to/6mv2zj -
6:29 p.m. Aug. 13th 2010
One of my fave dishes on Frontera menu: Veracruz fresh corn cake with blueberry-tequila ice cream http://moby.to/h6fjjs -
5:36 p.m. Aug. 13th 2010
Knob onions grilling over the wood fire in Frontera http://moby.to/gf1dvx -
5:32 p.m. Aug. 13th 2010
90# tomatoes, 10# chiles harvested off the roof of Frontera today. http://moby.to/tjh8j1 -
5:22 p.m. Aug. 13th 2010
Beautiful Nichols Farm black kale ready for braising in Topolo http://twitpic.com/2efl01 -
8:20 a.m. Aug. 13th 2010
Grilled swordfish with "rooftop tomato" salsa from the new Frontera menu http://moby.to/e8iuak -
6:46 p.m. Aug. 12th 2010
Enchiladas potosinas from the new Frontera menu http://moby.to/pg7rf7 -
5:31 p.m. Aug. 12th 2010
Habaneros roasting over the wood grill for habanero-lime-roasted garlic salsa for Xoco's cochinita pibil torta http://moby.to/y55guc -
9:05 a.m. Aug. 12th 2010
Menu started Tues, posting later today! W pics! RT @bsmithwtny: reso on Sat @Frontera.Any idea when new menu is going up on RickBayless.com? -
1:11 p.m. Aug. 11th 2010
The parts for choriqueso torta in Xoco, emerging from wood-burning oven; chorizo-cheese, crusty roll, rstd peppers http://moby.to/glqthd -
7:25 a.m. Aug. 10th 2010
Plus: at Xoco, we started a new breakfast muffin: Iroquois white corn, Klug Farm raspberries,citrus crunch on top http://moby.to/z7daaw -
7:23 a.m. Aug. 10th 2010
These Mexican chocolate scones just came out of the Xoco oven http://moby.to/9vk5kq -
7:22 a.m. Aug. 10th 2010
Hanging out at Xoco, breakfasting on empanadas of Gunthorp ham, chipotle and cheese. Nice way to start the day http://moby.to/z7r06y -
5:31 p.m. Aug. 7th 2010
There are great-looking, aromatic, ripe tomatoes being prepped on nearly every table in our kitchens! http://moby.to/ze384d -
5:29 p.m. Aug. 7th 2010
Just tasted an amazing Sweet Granite melon ice. Snacked thru dessert station garnishes http://moby.to/bxtzeo -
2:02 p.m. Aug. 5th 2010
New summer torta in Xoco: Poc Chuc: limey seared pork w rooftop tomato, avocado,shredded cabbage, habanero salsa! http://moby.to/1pni4s -
6:44 p.m. July 29th 2010
All the photos of the new Topolo "Mexico City Inspirations" Tasting Menu are up here: http://j.mp/aPwRMl -
2:28 p.m. July 28th 2010
Beautiful sopes with carne deshebrada. One of my favorite lunches. http://moby.to/24gt9a -
4:49 p.m. July 27th 2010
Another new dessert: Sabor a Palanqueta: pumpkinseed oil cake, palanqueta ice cream, local fruit, blackberry ice http://moby.to/trq51x -
4:30 p.m. July 27th 2010
Tstng dessert: 4 flavors of coconut: flan, crisp cocada, chewy cocada, coconut-lemon verbena ice cream http://moby.to/kc0s2g -
4:21 p.m. July 27th 2010
Changing one of tasting menus n Topolo 2nite: Mexico City inspirations from r staff trip; plating 4 service staff http://moby.to/xcalb4 -
4:18 p.m. July 27th 2010
Highlight frm New Tasting Menu: Arctic Char w squid ink black rice,red chile adobo,pickled güero chile, crisp skin http://moby.to/t7s3sk -
12:02 p.m. July 25th 2010
Beautiful grassfed Tallgrass flank steak--roasted green chile&garlic marinade--on the wood grill in Frontera. http://moby.to/i1pwud -
5:01 p.m. July 21st 2010
One of my fave aps on current Frontera menu: carnets flautas with avo-tomatillo salsa http://moby.to/3njwll -
5 p.m. July 21st 2010
An embarrassment of riches in Frontera/Topolo kitchens: Spence Farm nettles http://moby.to/9yiwiq -
4:59 p.m. July 21st 2010
An embarrassment of riches in Frontera/Topolo kitchens: Sweet, sweet Spence Farm baby corn http://moby.to/64yl7d -
4:58 p.m. July 21st 2010
An embarrassment of riches in Frontera/Topolo kitchens: Spence Farm squash blossoms http://moby.to/94wx4m -
4:57 p.m. July 21st 2010
Topolobampo: a beautiful mise-en-place in the cold seafood/marisquería station http://moby.to/54vpb6 -
7:52 p.m. July 17th 2010
First local sweet corn from Three Sisters Garden, ready for wood grill. Topped w crema, queso añejo, chile http://moby.to/to9b6f -
7:52 p.m. July 17th 2010
Prepping squash blossoms in the Frontera kitchen for a beautiful frothy sauce http://moby.to/wdgf6i -
7:48 p.m. July 17th 2010
Maria makes incredible little fresh masa quesadillas w Chihuahua cheese & epazote. Ready for the fryer http://moby.to/4v8m8i -
1:11 p.m. July 15th 2010
These are Early Girl tomatoes that are ready http://moby.to/yij2dl -
1:10 p.m. July 15th 2010
Getting ready for our first tomato&chile harvest from the rooftop garden! http://moby.to/8ttone -
12:04 p.m. July 15th 2010
Sweet fried plantains on the line at Frontera. One of my favorite things on earth http://moby.to/ivs87w -
10:38 p.m. July 13th 2010
I wish! Havent figured it out yet tho RT @no_big_thing @Rick_Bayless Any chance for a small tap system at Xoco in the future? -
6:47 p.m. July 13th 2010
Our new beer--Marisol, made for us by Goose Island--debuts @ our tap in Frontera/Topolo tonight! Exclusive http://moby.to/4gt7a6 -
4:04 p.m. July 13th 2010
Served crispy squash blossoms w farmers mkt salad of cukes, gr beans and grld knob onions w lemon vinaigrette http://moby.to/a99n81 -
8:55 a.m. July 13th 2010
Last night's dinner started w ricotta-filled squash blossoms w cilantro-panko coating. http://moby.to/4sba1z -
9:37 a.m. July 12th 2010
Next winter RT @cjtindo @Rick_Bayless Ever think of adding Atole, Avena, & Enchamporada to #XOCO breakfast menu -
9:36 a.m. July 12th 2010
Yes, working on it! RT @cjtindo Ever think of a Raspado/Licuado/Obispo/Paleta option at #XOCO for hot Chi-town summers? -
7:58 p.m. July 9th 2010
Slices of braised pork belly crisped in woodburning oven at Xoco makes me week@knees. Ready to top caldo de fideos http://moby.to/6aes1r -
7:16 p.m. July 9th 2010
Just tasted #1 Hawaiian yellowfin that blew me away ... til I tasted this fraises de bois jam frm pastry chef Jen http://twitpic.com/23vq6n -
3:13 p.m. July 9th 2010
And I'm glad to be back to these enchiladas de chivo--boer goat enchiladas with chileajo & frisee-watercress salad http://yfrog.com/mtjdej -
9:04 p.m. June 25th 2010
The night is really rocking in Frontera. We'll make about 2,000 handmade tortillas before the night is over. http://moby.to/97yapg -
9:03 p.m. June 25th 2010
Making little marshmallows in pastry station for the "White House" dessert http://moby.to/s5fj3t -
9:02 p.m. June 25th 2010
Herby, tangy green ceviche on the line in Topolo http://moby.to/gv3mc1 -
5:40 p.m. June 22nd 2010
Another new dessert: local raspberry summer pudding with elderberry whip and raspberry ice http://moby.to/usoy2e -
4:22 p.m. June 22nd 2010
New Topolo Adventurer's Tasting Menu: 4th crs: 24-hr goat pozole with guajillo chile. And crunchy garn (pic won't load) -
4:18 p.m. June 22nd 2010
New Topolo Adventurer's Tasting Menu: 3rd crs: halibut cheek,yellow fava mash,pkld black pasilla,herb-green verde http://moby.to/a0te9g -
4:14 p.m. June 22nd 2010
New Topolo Adventurer's Tasting Menu: 2nd crs: frog legs, chipotle bl bean sce, polenta-style tamal http://moby.to/gk5alj -
4:13 p.m. June 22nd 2010
New Topolo Adventurer's Tasting Menu: 1st crs:crispy pigs feet-chorizo nugget,poached egg,sea urchin crema, caviar http://moby.to/ohd2iu -
12:15 a.m. June 17th 2010
Robbie Ventura dinner: table set on deck ready 4 State Dinner tasting.Scallop/lobstr al mojo&black mole big hits http://moby.to/mk0vvz -
5:49 p.m. June 12th 2010
Last plate out of the kitchen at almuerzo (brunch): guajillo chilaquiles w fried egg, pea shoots and queso añejo http://moby.to/11nxkv -
7:48 p.m. June 10th 2010
I just realized that we go thru 1300 pounds of white (not yellow!) onions every week on this corner of cClark St http://moby.to/fvmh0d -
7:32 p.m. June 10th 2010
Our first fresh tomatoes of the year! Beauties from Iron Creek. http://moby.to/ek1llp -
11:41 p.m. June 9th 2010
I know u like desserts.From Frontera: mango "ate con queso" empanada w mango-rhubarb salsa,sour cream-rhub ice crm http://moby.to/qxejeb -
8:27 p.m. June 9th 2010
After a lot of bureaucratic hassels, we've finally opened our funky, cozy little patio at Xoco! http://moby.to/582q9o -
4:33 p.m. June 8th 2010
Topolo State Dinner menu is exactly the 4 courses we served there w addition of fish course. Pic and description follows -
4:23 p.m. June 8th 2010
Wanted 2 get White House State Dinner menu as a tasting n Topolo asap so we r changing in BOTH Topolo & Frontera today. Highlights follow -
5:40 a.m. June 6th 2010
FFF Din Like No Other: isla flotante (floating island) with local strawberries, star anise natilla, micro basil http://twitpic.com/1ugb6w -
5:34 a.m. June 6th 2010
FFF Din Like No Other: Vietnamese-style (!!) braised pork with homemade rice noodles, wild greens (lambsquarters) http://twitpic.com/1ug9sb -
5:32 a.m. June 6th 2010
FFF Din Like No Other: grilled halibut w "red cooked" bl beans, slivered snow peas, arbol-peanut (cont) http://tl.gd/1n25s0 -
5:29 a.m. June 6th 2010
FFF Din Like No Other: rstd poblano-nettle soup with whipped ricotta, confit Iron Creek tomatoes, garlicc routons http://twitpic.com/1ug89d -
5:25 a.m. June 6th 2010
FFF Din Like No Other: warm asparagus in miso butter w egg yolk custard, pickled pasilla negro, micros http://twitpic.com/1ug79s -
5:31 p.m. June 5th 2010
Addictive crispy white onion: salt sliced onion;let sit 30 min;toss w seasoned flour; fry http://twitpic.com/1ua092 -
5:30 p.m. June 5th 2010
More topolo mise: bowl:guac w fresh peas,favas,poblano; pickled knob onions (red), cilantro lvs&chop; white onion http://twitpic.com/1u9zst -
5:27 p.m. June 5th 2010
Gr8 mise en place,Topolo:wild h20cress,scallions,lime, char'd cauliflower,pckld nopal,cil,guac,on/cil,pkld rhubarb http://twitpic.com/1u9z0s -
5:23 p.m. June 5th 2010
Pressing out sopecitos for dinner service in Frontera http://twitpic.com/1u9xp9 -
9:05 p.m. June 4th 2010
State Dinner becomes Topolo Tasting menu Tues: choc -cajeta tart with local strawb and homemade toasted m'mallows http://twitpic.com/1tzkkt -
8:49 p.m. June 4th 2010
State Dinner becomes Topolo Tasting menu Tues:Creekstone ribeye w bl mole, jamaica jewels,bl bean tamalón,gr beans http://twitpic.com/1tzf3y -
8:32 p.m. June 4th 2010
State Dinner becomes Topolo Tasting menu Tues: bonus course: Viking village scallops&lobster w black garlic mojo http://twitpic.com/1tz9lc -
8:07 p.m. June 4th 2010
State Dinner becomes Topolo Tasting menu Tues: Halibut green ceviche w cuke,pinenut crunch, queso añejo chicharron http://twitpic.com/1tz1ou -
7:06 p.m. June 4th 2010
State Dinner becomes Topolo Tasting menu Tues (w tweaks): Jicama-citrus salad w chile-poached shrimp&cilantro http://twitpic.com/1tyiqx -
7:49 p.m. June 3rd 2010
Testing 4 Frontera menu: grilled Halibut w salsa criolla, halibut bacon, charred snap peas, pineapple tamal http://twitpic.com/1tof38 -
7:45 p.m. June 3rd 2010
Testing 4 Frontera menu: grilled duck breast w Oaxacan chichilo, pickled rajas, tamalón http://twitpic.com/1todv8 -
7:31 p.m. June 3rd 2010
Testing 4 Frontera menu: cazuela of mussels in yellow mole with braised fennel and chochoyotes http://twitpic.com/1to9yj -
7:18 p.m. June 3rd 2010
Testing items 4 new Frontera menu w Chef Richard James: goat&rstd garlic ench w red chileajo,h20cress, queso añejo http://twitpic.com/1to6p0 -
8:39 a.m. June 3rd 2010
Had these bacon-studded tlacoyos for dinner (with garlic guac and toasted guajillo salsa). Still dreaming of (cont) http://tl.gd/1laa9l -
1:57 p.m. June 2nd 2010
Guajillo and cascabel chiles for making our 3-chile salsa with roasted tomatillos and garlic. http://twitpic.com/1tceyq -
1:56 p.m. June 2nd 2010
Planting 85 Earthboxes on the (newly white reroofed) roof of Frontera today--chiles and tomatoes. http://twitpic.com/1tcer1 -
3:19 p.m. June 1st 2010
Crumbling up the homemade queso fresco in the Frontera kitchen. http://twitpic.com/1t3hd4 -
6:05 p.m. May 24th 2010
First tortilas coming off the griddle tonight! http://twitpic.com/1qqoqa -
6:04 p.m. May 24th 2010
Topolo mise en place: queso añejo, morels, epazote, cryovacd tomatillos,pckld ramps,avo-tomatillo salsa http://twitpic.com/1qqolx -
11:01 p.m. May 23rd 2010
Or maybe my fave Frontera dish is bacon-studded tlacoyos with 3-chile salsa and roasted garlic guacamole http://twitpic.com/1qjgzr -
10:59 p.m. May 23rd 2010
Another Frontera dish I'm wild about: grilled shrimp with guajillo sauce, mango salsa, red chile rice http://twitpic.com/1qjgma -
10:58 p.m. May 23rd 2010
Showed you local rhubarb yesterday; here's brown butter tart w olive oil IC and rhubarb compote http://twitpic.com/1qjg9o -
6:38 p.m. May 23rd 2010
Working on new strawb dessert 4 Topolo nxt wk:strawb ice,lime-mar strawbs, pistachio cake,pstcho crema,strawb whip http://twitpic.com/1qhi8z -
6:35 p.m. May 23rd 2010
1st strawberries from Mick Klug's farm. Making Mex vanilla bean strawb shortcakes w crema 4 r #nrashow2010 friends http://twitpic.com/1qhhdu -
1:20 a.m. May 23rd 2010
New dbl chocolate cake w creamy chocolate-pasilla chile frosting&caramelized cocoa nibs Starts next week in Xoco http://twitpic.com/1q9cie -
1:17 a.m. May 23rd 2010
Poached Klug Farm rhubarb waiting to go into the brown butter rhubarb tart for Frontera http://twitpic.com/1q9btc -
11:06 p.m. May 15th 2010
RT @Rick_Bayless This is beautiful mis en place on Topolo line. Pink is little pickled red onion "caviar"! http://twitpic.com/1o7id5 -
11:02 p.m. May 15th 2010
This is beautiful mis en place on Topolo line. Pink is little pickled red onion "caviar"! -
9:40 p.m. May 13th 2010
Drew Barrymore&Cameron Diaz (and Kourtney Kardashian?) n the dining room tonight, making dinner @ White House next week...Stars are aligned -
2:59 p.m. May 13th 2010
On countdown 2 White House State Dinner. Working w Chef Cris to procure right ingredients now. A heartfelt Thank You 4 100s of well wishes! -
7:53 p.m. May 10th 2010
Charles from Drawing Room making his Mezcal cocktail, la Mixteca with guajillo syrup (#8) http://twitpic.com/1mt9gc -
7:01 p.m. May 10th 2010
Hosting release party for Ron Cooper's new Oaxacan mezcal: Vida. Judging mixologist competition using the new Vida http://twitpic.com/1mswp0 -
5:28 p.m. May 7th 2010
Fresh morels in Topolo. Oh, how I love spring! http://twitpic.com/1lve0m -
4:59 p.m. May 7th 2010
In Frontera, grill-seared lamb and potatoes simmering in guajillo chile sauce spiked with tequila http://twitpic.com/1lv6po -
6:51 p.m. May 6th 2010
Ahhhh, new cocktail tasting in the Frontera kitchen, including a special 1 for Ron Cooper's new Mezcal! http://twitpic.com/1lmiue -
4:46 p.m. May 6th 2010
Cleaning ramps in the Frontera kitchen http://twitpic.com/1lloc2 -
4:36 p.m. May 3rd 2010
Just received r official certification: Xoco awarded LEED Gold designation for it's green build out. Like jumping thru hoops, but worth it! -
5:32 p.m. May 1st 2010
Testing out a tres leches strawberry shortcake http://twitpic.com/1k35z6 -
9:22 p.m. April 30th 2010
Brian's new lunch Topolo salad: chipotle-poached rhubarb, garlic-grilled asparagus,sashimi tuna,my garden lettuce http://twitpic.com/1jt2k8 -
7:43 p.m. April 30th 2010
Testing new Frontera menu ideas: chile rubbed duck w apricot mole, rhubarb-aprct-morita salsa; bl beans,watercress http://twitpic.com/1js5y7 -
7:30 p.m. April 30th 2010
Testing new Frontera menu ideas: grilled mahi n green garlic escabeche w smokd fingerlings,spring spinach,pckld on http://twitpic.com/1js26e -
7:14 p.m. April 30th 2010
Testing new Frontera menu ideas: woodgrilled shrimp with red chile-mango. Ancho red rice, watercress-frisee salad http://twitpic.com/1jrxel -
7:04 p.m. April 30th 2010
Testing new Frontera menu ideas: Braised lamb with guajillo, fingerlings, nopal, white onion http://twitpic.com/1jru9m -
4:30 p.m. April 30th 2010
Gorgeous day in Chgo. Lettuce from backyard production garden is picture perfect. Topolo salad! http://twitpic.com/1jqo7s -
4:29 p.m. April 30th 2010
Frontera mise-en-place: Now that's a beautiful pile of golden crispy onions! http://twitpic.com/1jqnrg -
8:22 p.m. April 29th 2010
Testing 4 new Frontera menu: enchiladas of duck carnitas in red pipian (ancho, pumpkin seeds); red onion http://twitpic.com/1jie83 -
8:21 p.m. April 29th 2010
Testing 4 new Frontera menu: taquitos of achiote pork with tomato-sour orange sauce; shoestring jicama salad http://twitpic.com/1jidv7 -
8:19 p.m. April 29th 2010
Testing 4 new Frontera menu: banana leaf tamal w spring greens and local mushrooms; rstd tomatillo sauce http://twitpic.com/1jidhq -
8:18 p.m. April 29th 2010
Testing 4 new Frontera menu: tlacoyos filled w bacony black beans; guajillo salsa, avoc, queso añejo http://twitpic.com/1jid41 -
12:20 p.m. April 29th 2010
Can't believe I forgot to post pic of choc-cajeta tart. It oozes cajeta when cut http://twitpic.com/1jf2ek -
11:49 a.m. April 29th 2010
Doing asting 4 special dinner in 2 wkd. Dessert: cajeta-choc tart w goat chs ice cream, toasted marshmallows, sea salt. Details2follow. -
7:35 p.m. April 28th 2010
Melissa just pulled these mango-raspberry tarts out of the oven http://twitpic.com/1j7yrn -
9:17 p.m. April 27th 2010
Jason: gr8 job on beer; cant wait 2 release RT @jbrew312: 2nd beer tasting of day w rick bayless,now having 2nd meal of day @ frontera grill -
4:25 p.m. April 27th 2010
New Topolo Adv Tasting Menu: 5th Crs: btrswt Mex Choc cake w cacao fruit espuma,milk choc Ice Cr (flor d cacao) http://twitpic.com/1iy15t -
4:14 p.m. April 27th 2010
Stay tuned! RT @ChicagoDiane @Rick_Bayless When & where will the new Goose Island Frontera craft beer be available? -
4:14 p.m. April 27th 2010
New Topolo Adv Tasting Menu: 3rd Crs: black cod with sesame pipian, peas, pickled ramps http://twitpic.com/1ixytc -
4:05 p.m. April 27th 2010
New Topolo Adv Tasting Menu: 2nd Crs: pork cheek carnitas with morels, salsa verde, chicharron crema http://twitpic.com/1ixx0t -
3:52 p.m. April 27th 2010
Changing Topolo Adventurer's tasting 2nite: 1st crs: old fashioned trout in escabeche http://twitpic.com/1ixu0t -
3:51 p.m. April 27th 2010
Had a gr8 tasting of new Goose Is-Frontera craft beer w Greg&Jared: tasted 7 variations! Pic in brewing room http://twitpic.com/1ixtyf -
9:35 p.m. April 24th 2010
Topolo: These carnitas with avocado, tomatillo and lime air are super delicious. http://twitpic.com/1i8jfr -
9:34 p.m. April 24th 2010
Frontera line: Knob onions on wood-burning grill http://twitpic.com/1i6egi -
5:35 p.m. April 24th 2010
Frontera line: Green garlic mojo de ajo and lime-spiked guajillo salsa with grilled garlic chives http://twitpic.com/1i6e7m -
12:50 p.m. April 22nd 2010
It's a collaborative project, opening in late May RT @benjaminbudzak: when is your new restaurant going to be open in LA? -
2:13 p.m. April 21st 2010
We're testing new pastries 4 Xoco, but I'm dreaming of perfect chocolate cake I had @ Prairie Fire Monday! Gr8 American desserts n Chgo!! -
2:46 p.m. April 20th 2010
Stunningly fresh Atlantic swordfish for dinner tonight in Frontera http://twitpic.com/1h42ik -
2:46 p.m. April 20th 2010
Prepping huauzoncles for dinner in Topolo http://twitpic.com/1h42e1 -
9:25 p.m. April 16th 2010
Testing for new Topolo menu: rhubarb cake with sesame ice cream and sesame palanqueta http://twitpic.com/1g56a0 -
9:04 p.m. April 16th 2010
Testing for new Topolo menu: bittersweet choc cake w "cacao pod fruit" crema, choc-rosita de cacao ice cream, nibs http://twitpic.com/1g50m7 -
8:29 p.m. April 16th 2010
Testing for new Topolo menu: black cod with sesame green pipian, crispy crab roe, ramps, black barley&peas http://twitpic.com/1g4r6o -
7:34 p.m. April 16th 2010
Testing for new Topolo menu: spicy pork cheeks with salsa verde, chicharrón crema, local morels, pinole crunch http://twitpic.com/1g4cdx -
10:46 a.m. April 15th 2010
Shot a segment w Chris Kimball for America's Test Kitchen in OUR test kitchen, making empanadas. http://twitpic.com/1fsdk9 -
1:42 p.m. April 14th 2010
Spring is here: bags and bags of ramps coming in Frontera's back door! http://twitpic.com/1flc6t -
5:31 p.m. April 13th 2010
New Frontera dessert:grilled Iroquois white cornmeal poundcake w Spence Farm maple crunch ice cream, Klug blues http://twitpic.com/1fedtn -
4:52 p.m. April 13th 2010
First time Frontera dish: guajillo-mar Rushing Waters trout w garlic fingerlings and roasty guajillo salsa http://twitpic.com/1fe52b -
4:50 p.m. April 13th 2010
Most commanding dish: grilled shrimp with Spence Farm first-of-season green garlic mojo de ajo http://twitpic.com/1fe4iz -
4:48 p.m. April 13th 2010
Presenting new Frontera menu to servers & taking photos 4 web site. Several asked about r photog setup. Popup box: http://twitpic.com/1fe448 -
9:43 a.m. April 12th 2010
Greg Gunthorp raises all our chicken: free-range, all natural, air-cooled RT @NuritPazner: .@Rick_Bayless Where do you buy chicken? -
10:34 p.m. April 10th 2010
Last dish 4 new Frontera menu (starts Tues): sashimi-qlty tuna cocktail w tomatillo guac&grapefruit-mango salsa http://twitpic.com/1eqxou -
9:02 p.m. April 10th 2010
We're ramping up toward summer numbers now. Chava' just finishing 300 crepes for Topolo crepas con cajeta http://twitpic.com/1eq45g -
8:50 p.m. April 9th 2010
New Frontera entree test: shrimp in green garlic mojo de ajo with crispy onions and herb green rice http://twitpic.com/1efbn4 -
8:44 p.m. April 9th 2010
New Frontera entree test:chimichurri grld tile fish w Tabasco-style verde (tomatillo,serrano,cil,peas),grld gr bns http://twitpic.com/1ef9sq -
8:35 p.m. April 9th 2010
New Frontera entree tests: grld chicken n manchamanteles w grld knob onions, chorizo-pineapple cornbread http://twitpic.com/1ef74e -
8:24 p.m. April 8th 2010
New Frontera menu: Fresh Royal Red shrimp & king crab w cuke, jicama, cilantro, creamy lime-serrano dressing http://twitpic.com/1e6a9p -
8:22 p.m. April 8th 2010
New Frontera menu: cazuela of duck carnitas, lentils, pineapple, slab bacon, ancho chile sauce; crispy onions http://twitpic.com/1e69rv -
8:12 p.m. April 8th 2010
New Frontera Menu: goat barbacoa enchiladas w tomato-cascabel sauce, arugula, queso añejo -
7:57 p.m. April 8th 2010
New Frontera menu: crisp flautas with shrimp (goat chs, poblano), rstd tomatillo sauce, arugula http://twitpic.com/1e6419 -
7:36 p.m. April 8th 2010
Totally in love with this black bean tamal (ban leaf) w chorizo-plantain filling, guajillo sce, queso fresco,crema http://twitpic.com/1e5z3y -
7:35 p.m. April 8th 2010
Starting tasting new dish ideas for new Frontera menu with Chef Richard James pic of his mise en place http://twitpic.com/1e5yn1 -
7:04 p.m. April 6th 2010
RT @Dinegreen: It's official: Rick Bayless' Frontera Grill and Topolobampo have earned the 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant® seal! -
12:04 p.m. April 6th 2010
Homemade queso fresco hanging in Frontera kitchen http://twitpic.com/1dnpir -
10:40 a.m. April 6th 2010
First delivery this year of my backyard greens for Topolobampo http://twitpic.com/1dn7xe -
11:35 p.m. April 4th 2010
Easter dinner nibbles: venison sausage made by out pig farmer, Prairie Fruits goat cheese w first spring herbs http://twitpic.com/1dc4zt -
11:33 p.m. April 4th 2010
Made slivered ancho salsa w caramelized onion, sherry vinegar and crema. Intense but perfect with the pig. http://twitpic.com/1dc4n2 -
11:31 p.m. April 4th 2010
Easter dinner: cooked suckling pig legs (25-pound pigs) for 4 hours at 275 degrees with maple wood. Really good. http://twitpic.com/1dc4bu -
11:29 p.m. April 4th 2010
Easter dinner: first tome trying the no-knead bread. 24-hour fermentation. Came out great http://twitpic.com/1dc3yr -
2:53 p.m. April 2nd 2010
Cleaning beautiful striped bass for dinner service! http://twitpic.com/1con6k -
12:45 p.m. April 2nd 2010
BIG day @ Frontera Farmer Fndatn: $186,000 to 18 local farms.Look what ur generosity (& Top Chef Mstrs winnings) bought http://bit.ly/bYj2RR -
10:52 p.m. March 28th 2010
Very old school dinner tonight: classic cheefe fondue and a great bottle of red http://twitpic.com/1bogva -
12:59 p.m. March 24th 2010
Making carnitas in Xoco! http://twitpic.com/1anmup -
4:46 p.m. March 23rd 2010
Changing specialty cocktails in Frontera/Topolo tonight: Fresh young coconut mojito w Kalani Yucatecan coco liquer http://twitpic.com/1ai0qf -
3:46 p.m. March 23rd 2010
Cutting that beautiful Mindy Segal cake! http://twitpic.com/1ahpeg -
3:36 p.m. March 23rd 2010
That cake is from Mindy Segal who just got a Beard nom for best pastry chef. Neighbor, friend, very talented chef!! -
3:35 p.m. March 23rd 2010
FronterA is turning 23 today! Having a little party with the staff http://twitpic.com/1ahn5u -
8:47 p.m. March 19th 2010
Another Topolo test: lamb ribeye w black mole (!), lamb belly, jamaica whip, huauzoncles, bl bean tamal http://twitpic.com/19nhyd -
8:10 p.m. March 19th 2010
Chilpachole de mariscos: scallop, grld octopus, mussels, squid, sft-shell crawfish in tomato-chipotle-epazote broth. Yuca fluff, chayote -
8:08 p.m. March 19th 2010
testing new dishes for new Topolo menu w chef Brian Enyart: chilpachole de mariscos http://twitpic.com/19n88q -
7:23 p.m. March 19th 2010
Juan is making 5 gallons of red chile adobo marinade http://twitpic.com/19mxsp -
6:18 p.m. March 19th 2010
Tuna ceviche chamoy about to be mixed: sashimi grade tuna, wood-grilled knob onions, apricots, jícama, chamoy http://twitpic.com/19mi1q -
6:16 p.m. March 19th 2010
Two rives on Frontera line: red chile rice and garlicky white rice with plantains http://twitpic.com/19mhi9 -
6:07 p.m. March 19th 2010
Trad capirotada: butter- or lard-toasted bread pcs w piloncillo syrup (cin,clove,orange,+/-wine),dried fruit (raisins), tstd nuts, fresh chs -
5:39 p.m. March 19th 2010
Always on menu during lent RT @olyolyoh15 Have you ever tried capirotada (the cheesy, sweet bread pudding that's made during Lent)? -
5:27 p.m. March 18th 2010
Type of Duroc from Maple Creek (local fam) RT @InSeasonMarkets @rick_bayless where do you get your pork and what kind? -
5:26 p.m. March 18th 2010
Huge, fresh jicamas, ripe avocados, tangy mussel escabeche in our ceviche station. http://twitpic.com/19emip -
3:12 p.m. March 18th 2010
Beatifil black kale just came into the Frontera kitchen http://twitpic.com/19dw1o -
1:50 p.m. March 17th 2010
We hve 80! RT @agostinelli: Speaking of salsa I saw story & wondered abt the @EarthBox on the deck. Do U use them? My family loves them. -
8:58 p.m. March 16th 2010
RT @cpamomof2: @Rick_Bayless Frontera rooftop garden mentioned in April bon appetit along with other resto's w gardens -
6:35 p.m. March 16th 2010
we chg menu evry 4 wks; wrking new ideas constantly; RT @ryanmarx: Once you've tested and OK'd a new dish, how long to put it on the menu? -
1:57 p.m. March 14th 2010
Earthbox.com RT @solarfish30 what were the movable planter boxes you were using last year? I want to get some for my restaurant's rooftop. -
11:39 a.m. March 14th 2010
Breakfast bread pudding: spur dough bread,bacon,4-yr-old cheddar,fr herbs (incl Oax pitiyona) http://twitpic.com/18ktti -
2:11 p.m. March 12th 2010
Possible New Frontera menu dish: grilled shrimp w chile macha (arbol,peanut,garlic) blended w lobster stock http://twitpic.com/185j93 -
2:04 p.m. March 12th 2010
Working on new dishes 4 next week's Frontera menu: escabeche of crab,mussels&scallops w pickled green chile,avo http://twitpic.com/185hr2 -
7:46 p.m. March 11th 2010
Wow.Just worked out a remarkable Koval Grapefruit Margarita featuring local Koval millet whiskey&their ginger liq http://twitpic.com/180b6p -
7:34 p.m. March 11th 2010
Getting ready for tasting of possible new seasonal cocktails. Tough job http://twitpic.com/1808s4 -
6:57 p.m. March 11th 2010
Working on new dish for Frontera: duck carnita flautas with sesame-thicker arbol chile sauce. City Farm wild (cont) http://tl.gd/fnbg7 -
6:54 p.m. March 11th 2010
Nichols Farm finerlings "confit" in fresh-rendered lamb fat. For a Topolo dish http://twitpic.com/1800vb -
6:53 p.m. March 11th 2010
We're doing a really delicious roasted fennel guacamole with hoja santa in Topolo. Line set up for service http://twitpic.com/1800n8 -
9:08 a.m. March 10th 2010
Sheet trays of tomatillos ready for roasting. Destined for roasted tomatillo salsa that'll be gone by nightfall. http://twitpic.com/17qct0 -
7:04 p.m. March 6th 2010
Making queso fresco-filled tortas of huauzoncles. I love that in Chicago we can get these beautiful Mexican greens http://twitpic.com/17218b -
12:02 a.m. March 5th 2010
At FG Just had gr8 Lenten capirotada(mex bread pudding w piloncillo,nuts,dried fruit) w goat chs ice cr, fr cheese http://twitpic.com/16otm3 -
11:59 a.m. March 4th 2010
Arbol and guajillo chiles for salsas in Xoco http://twitpic.com/16l099 -
8:21 p.m. Feb. 24th 2010
chile blind tasting was education for resto staff. Many got all of them right RT @eby: @Rick_Bayless was blind tasting 4 a product? winner? -
6:16 p.m. Feb. 24th 2010
Did blind tasting w staff: pureed toasted dried chiles (rehydrated): ancho, pasilla, guajillo, chipotle, cascabel http://twitpic.com/155q3r -
6:14 p.m. Feb. 24th 2010
Did blind tasting with staff: purred fresh green chiles: gr pepper, poblano, roasted poblano, jalapeño, serrano http://twitpic.com/155pqi -
4:53 p.m. Feb. 24th 2010
Just tasted one of best nieves (sorbets) ever @ Frontera, made from Klug Farm Red Haven peaches frozen last summer http://twitpic.com/155ar7 -
6:29 p.m. Feb. 22nd 2010
Back n Chi: @wholesale flower mkt helping my wife pick out flowers 4 her arngmnts n resto. http://twitpic.com/14t6fj -
10:30 p.m. Feb. 20th 2010
Art I collected ovr 25 years, mostly Oax & DF RT @sosarah http://twitpic.com/14dytb - I wonder where @Rick_Bayless gets this amazing art?! -
6:35 p.m. Feb. 19th 2010
Height of the first turn on the line in Frontera Grill http://yfrog.com/3npojdj -
9:35 a.m. Feb. 18th 2010
Fun 4 us 2! RT @Amy60661The wine dinner was amazing last nite. You, Jill & the crew outdid yourselves. Thanks. See u 4 April wine dinner! -
8:08 p.m. Feb. 17th 2010
Plating last course of wine dinner w Dave Dore from Foxen winery. Shortrib mole de olla w xoconostle. Luv my job. http://yfrog.com/4ebvpzj -
6:58 p.m. Feb. 17th 2010
Really amazing blood oranges from Beck Grove. Juicing for blood orange margaritas http://yfrog.com/1y2z8cj -
7:27 p.m. Feb. 16th 2010
Juan is making a beautiful chiffonade of cilantro for guacamole and ceviche in the Frontera kitchen http://yfrog.com/32f4nkj -
9 p.m. Feb. 13th 2010
@hibbyhibbyhaha All tortillas at resto are made throughout service; served hot from griddle. 3500 is how many tortillas we make a day -
5:49 p.m. Feb. 13th 2010
250 pounds of fresh masa for making tortillas today. All pressed out by hand. +/-3500 tortillas http://yfrog.com/4a9mlzj -
8:58 p.m. Feb. 12th 2010
In Frontera prep kitchen: searing frozen organic tomatoes from local farm for sauce. We use 18,000# during winter http://yfrog.com/4ax72nj -
7:56 p.m. Feb. 10th 2010
From soft serve to Daniel peeling 2 cases of fresh garlic... http://yfrog.com/audhycgj -
7:36 p.m. Feb. 10th 2010
Look what we've started in Xoco: homemade Mexican soft serve. Check out the toppings http://yfrog.com/4i323wj -
2:37 p.m. Feb. 10th 2010
Back in Snowy Chicago: tasting beers with Frontera team and Goose Island team. Working on a great joint project http://yfrog.com/1yr22sj -
7:07 p.m. Feb. 4th 2010
Just unveiled the daily special tortas in Xoco http://twitpic.com/11ewlr -
5:48 p.m. Feb. 4th 2010
Rob is doing a very nice fine dice of raw tomatillo for minoneta for oysters http://twitpic.com/11eizq -
10:55 p.m. Feb. 3rd 2010
Sometimes the simplest things standout: trío of ceviches from Frontera w a margarita for dinner http://twitpic.com/11aedp -
5:10 p.m. Feb. 3rd 2010
RT @Bacon_FTW: RT @whitejamesbrown: Mexican softserve w/ maple bacon crunch & salted caramel @ xoco. Holy god amazing. http://bit.ly/azOyOK -
3:35 p.m. Feb. 2nd 2010
Yes I style;nutin fake RT @elleluna: Do U style yr food photography? Use any unique ingredients just 4 camera (extra oil 4 shine, etc.)? -
7:11 p.m. Jan. 27th 2010
We do TONS w lical artisan brews;doing spec beer w Goose Island RT @cancino45 Have you begun using artisan beer to complement your menus? -
10:47 a.m. Jan. 25th 2010
New Frontera dessert: toasted pinenut caramel tart with whipped sour cream and salted caramel corn. http://twitpic.com/zpvgr -
10:45 a.m. Jan. 25th 2010
Testing new cupcakes 4 Xoco: devils food w dark chocolate cream center(+ some black pasilla);peanut butter frstng http://twitpic.com/zpv8n -
8:03 p.m. Jan. 22nd 2010
Finshd tasting new spec cocktails:aftermath of spicy tamarind margarita,blood orange marg,"Mex Coffee" Bells Stout http://twitpic.com/zalqx -
7:01 p.m. Jan. 22nd 2010
Chef Brian is at it again. Making chicharron http://twitpic.com/zaanp -
8:53 p.m. Jan. 21st 2010
We match wines with every course of tasting menus; we have to go thru a lot of choices ... http://twitpic.com/z5guj -
7:24 p.m. Jan. 21st 2010
Chef Andres came up w stunning way to do chilaquiles in Topolo: thin-cut tortillas, Oax pasilla sauce, quail egg http://twitpic.com/z52sn -
9:40 p.m. Jan. 15th 2010
we use only sustainable seafood n all 3 places: Mont Bay Aquarium RT @ursulasofia: do u support not using sustainable fish in your 3 places? -
4:53 p.m. Jan. 15th 2010
Blind tasting of anejo tequila: hard 2 believe 12 of 20 serv staff got it right!Casa Noble. Rich,caramely,cinnamon http://twitpic.com/y8nh6 -
4:25 p.m. Jan. 15th 2010
Juan is making a beautiful batch of achiote marinade for cochinita pibil http://twitpic.com/y8irw -
1:27 p.m. Jan. 13th 2010
Back to Xoco: tortas coming out of the woodburning oven! http://twitpic.com/xy7jn -
9:32 p.m. Jan. 12th 2010
Have you ever seen the 2nd frying of chicharron: 390•. Skin has been slow-cooked first then dried. Watch how it (cont) http://tl.gd/3fkno -
2:45 a.m. Jan. 1st 2010
Feelng used up. Intense evening of 300 5-course tasting menus in Frontera/Topolo. Getting up early tomorrow. Vacation n Singapore/Thailand! -
8:16 p.m. Dec. 31st 2009
Mariachi Guadalajara has played at our New Years celebration for 20 years! http://twitpic.com/w4rih -
5:08 p.m. Dec. 31st 2009
Frontera dining room ready 4 New Years Eve service! Chef Richard put together menu of the best FG dishes of the yr http://twitpic.com/w3p74 -
9:02 p.m. Dec. 30th 2009
Xoco closes in 6 minutes. 3 bolillos for tortas left. Sigh of relief. Busiest day we've ever had. -
8:30 p.m. Dec. 30th 2009
Frontera line about 150 covers in to a 300-cover night http://twitpic.com/vyosk -
8:38 a.m. Dec. 28th 2009
Adding new bfast items n Xoco today.Ham/chs/chipotle empanadas,scr egg/poblano emps,bfast br pudding, bfast torta http://twitpic.com/vl7r6 -
8:31 a.m. Dec. 28th 2009
Beautiful suckling pig pibil coming out of it's overnight braise in the woodburning oven at Xoco http://twitpic.com/vl707 -
10:46 p.m. Dec. 19th 2009
Pastry chef Jennifer Jones is making one huge spur ce bittercream cake! http://twitpic.com/uantb -
10:45 p.m. Dec. 19th 2009
Woodroasted poblano chiles, caramelized onions&garlic in Frontera kitchen. Elixir of life http://twitpic.com/uannl -
4:15 p.m. Dec. 16th 2009
Rec: buy cacao frm Mex, toast,winnow,grind,conch 5 hrs,blend w milk or h2o.All n the choc RT @snappyjdog is ur hot choc recipe avail anywhr? -
10:18 p.m. Dec. 15th 2009
Yes! RT @lilloco What every evening needs: @Rick_Bayless hot choc & @HalfAcreBeer. And carnitas tortas&churros. http://twitpic.com/tpbfu -
9:51 p.m. Dec. 13th 2009
Wedding cake and tons of cookies!! Plus soft serve ice cream and cotton candy RT @VICTORmCAMPOS @Rick_Bayless what's for desert? -
8:13 p.m. Dec. 13th 2009
Getting ready to serve dessert! http://twitpic.com/tfqum -
7:48 p.m. Dec. 13th 2009
I made a 3-foot paella for the party but it's in a place that's too dark to shoot :( -
7:38 p.m. Dec. 13th 2009
Beautiful prime rib being sliced by Chef Andres http://twitpic.com/tfkvy -
7:36 p.m. Dec. 13th 2009
Hector is getting ready to break down the suckling pigs http://twitpic.com/tfknt -
7:21 p.m. Dec. 13th 2009
Doing menu Chef Brian designed 4 his wedding in Oct. Down 2 recreation of wedding cake pastry chef Jennifer made http://twitpic.com/tfi2x -
7:18 p.m. Dec. 13th 2009
Huge Frontera/Topolo/Xoco Christmas party is underway. Appetizers are all served in the bar http://twitpic.com/tfhjm -
11:30 p.m. Dec. 12th 2009
Seared rare tuna in Oaxacan black mole w plantain tamales& nopales http://twitpic.com/tbbgr -
8:57 p.m. Dec. 12th 2009
Actually: only 1/3 what we're making! RT @NYCsidewalker @rick_bayless http://twitpic.com/tal9n - Looks great, but I think you need more! -
8:54 p.m. Dec. 12th 2009
Beautiful pile of homemade chicharron for our annual Frontera employee Christmas party. Expecting 350! http://twitpic.com/tal9n -
3:25 p.m. Dec. 11th 2009
I am totally in love w Italian meringue. A huge mixer full makes my heart beat fast. Getting ready 4 din n Topolo http://twitpic.com/t3kz9 -
12:15 p.m. Dec. 11th 2009
Shredded goat Molotes in Frontera RT @twitters @Rick_Bayless what's the best thing you ate this week? -
10:45 p.m. Dec. 9th 2009
We finally got Chateau Montefiori Cab-Sangiovese blend from Valle de Guadalupe in Baja. Velvet richness. SO happy! http://twitpic.com/svzbr -
7:08 p.m. Dec. 4th 2009
Lobster claws just out of steamer, in icy bath. For tonight's service. http://twitpic.com/s67t6 -
7:07 p.m. Dec. 4th 2009
Topolo line at beginning of service: beautiful muse-en-place of garnishes http://twitpic.com/s67me -
8:19 p.m. Dec. 3rd 2009
4th crs: fresh payable negra loin with clemole, calabaza bread pudding,peruano beans/pinenuts,b-sprouts, sunchokes http://twitpic.com/s1llw -
7:58 p.m. Dec. 3rd 2009
4th crs: Brown butter poached walleye w Oax yellow mole, chochoyptes, braised fennel, dried black olives http://twitpic.com/s1ikz -
7:32 p.m. Dec. 3rd 2009
2nd crs: seared rack of rabbit&slow-poached leg, Oax estofado, picld veg, potato "pasta" http://twitpic.com/s1esn -
7:16 p.m. Dec. 3rd 2009
Part of chef Brian's mise for new menu tasting for Topolo. Tasting w sommelier Jill, Deann & 4 chefs http://twitpic.com/s1cfl -
5:08 p.m. Dec. 3rd 2009
A huge beautiful pile of wood-roasted poblano rajas. Amazing aroma in the kitchen! http://twitpic.com/s0t5m -
4:51 p.m. Dec. 3rd 2009
Just finished blind tequila tasting w staff: 7 servers IDd Casa Noble anejo: rich, caramely, earthy, satisfying http://twitpic.com/s0qop -
4:28 p.m. Dec. 3rd 2009
Pic of Ana Belaval(WGN morning news), me & Kaplans. Mrs Kaplan is 1 on her way to give birth after churros&choc http://twitpic.com/s0ndh -
7:39 a.m. Dec. 3rd 2009
A woman on her way to deliver her baby @ Northwestn hospital decided she had time for chocolate&churros at Xoco first. In dining room now -
11:11 p.m. Dec. 2nd 2009
Two beatiful bowls of caldo de carnitas with green chile & potato chochoyotes at Xoco. Last order of the day http://twitpic.com/rxd51 -
7:39 p.m. Nov. 25th 2009
Daniel is cutting up the first shipment of our biodynamic ripe limes from Beck Grove! http://twitpic.com/qy5xd -
6:47 p.m. Nov. 25th 2009
Chef Brian just down a rabbit perfectly for a dish he's working on for next Topolo menu http://twitpic.com/qxy5i -
5:01 p.m. Nov. 24th 2009
Tasting w serv staff of Bar Mgr's fave teqs: corzo blanco(brite,citrus),Dos Lunas Reposdo(cin oil,cocoa),Partida anejo(elegant,carm,smoke) -
9:34 a.m. Nov. 24th 2009
Farmer Tom M just delivered suckling pigs. Cutting them up for cochinita pibil http://twitpic.com/qr9ck -
11:59 p.m. Nov. 20th 2009
2nd course in Topolo:Chiapas-style "bread soup" w spaghetti squash,peas,slow-poached egg,sweet-spiced tomato broth http://twitpic.com/qbw49 -
11:56 p.m. Nov. 20th 2009
Dinner in Topolobampo started w Kona Kampachi ceiche salad w roasted nopales, chayote, charales, avoc http://twitpic.com/qbvqy -
11:56 p.m. Nov. 20th 2009
Beautiful rustic tarts of Klug Farm fruit in Xoco http://twitpic.com/qbvpp -
3:36 p.m. Nov. 18th 2009
Chef Brian making what i think is the best Chicharron in the world. http://twitpic.com/q0yea -
9:44 p.m. Nov. 17th 2009
Daniel is working on the last of three cases of fresh garlic we'll use tomorrow http://twitpic.com/py44j -
10:23 p.m. Nov. 10th 2009
Dinner: slow-cooked goat birria in a huge sope with arbol-aesame salsa, pan juices, crunchy garnishes http://twitpic.com/p2r6n -
8:54 p.m. Nov. 10th 2009
Silvia makes the most delicious tortillas! http://twitpic.com/p2gap -
9:39 a.m. Nov. 10th 2009
Grinding cacao beans into chocolate for the hot chocolate drinks at Xoco http://twitpic.com/p00q7 -
12:38 a.m. Nov. 7th 2009
Meal ended w mesquite bean cake w cajeta and paw paw ice and Riesling poached pears http://twitpic.com/ol2nj -
12:35 a.m. Nov. 7th 2009
Had gr8 dinner n Topolo w Chef Brian Enyart.Started w "tuna tostada", sea urchin,garlic-chipotle drsng,crisp leeks http://twitpic.com/ol2co -
5:21 p.m. Nov. 6th 2009
Chencho--for me the world's best grill cook--is marking Tallgrass Grass-fed flank steak for service in Frontera http://twitpic.com/ojbti -
1:22 p.m. Nov. 6th 2009
Choriqueso torta coming put of the woodburning oven in Xoco, ready for final assembly: chorizo,chs,poblano, salsa http://twitpic.com/oib1p -
5:38 p.m. Oct. 28th 2009
Part of the Michigan apple tasting (blind) that we had with staff today. Honey Crisp won by a full length http://pk.gd/I9c -
3:22 p.m. Oct. 28th 2009
Hector's station, filled with peashoots, banana leaves and tomatillos http://pk.gd/I8z -
5:09 p.m. Oct. 27th 2009
Our Day of the Dead altar at Frontera/Topolo http://yfrog.com/5m2rsbj -
10:40 p.m. Oct. 24th 2009
Yes!!! RT @TheSpitefulChef @Rick_Bayless do your restaurants use only humanely-raised, pastured meats and dairy? -
2:17 p.m. Oct. 23rd 2009
Here's a link to my latest blog entry: my take on the soul of street food. http://www.rickbayless.com/blogger/ -
9:28 p.m. Oct. 22nd 2009
Mostly me, working w arch at Farr&assoc RT @NealjBrown @Rick_Bayless Hey Chef, who does your restaurant design ? Thanks -
9:27 p.m. Oct. 22nd 2009
One thing I'm really happy with in Xoco: filtered sparkling water for everyone! http://yfrog.com/0erl2yj -
9:22 p.m. Oct. 22nd 2009
It is a cold dreary night in Chicago. Guest in Xoco are ordering a lot of caldos. Photo of pick up counter http://yfrog.com/0yok4oj -
1:31 p.m. Oct. 21st 2009
Jose's getting togeher the mis en place for making the 3-chile salsa that's been served at Frontera for 23 years http://yfrog.com/0yqqftj -
5:43 p.m. Oct. 20th 2009
A new fave: Riesling-poached quince nieve (sorbet) http://yfrog.com/2mfp1j -
1 p.m. Oct. 20th 2009
Frying churros at Xoco. Note press at top right hand corner of photo http://twitpic.com/m9f63 -
3:03 p.m. Oct. 16th 2009
Hector has just finished making 5 gallons if roasted tomatillo salsa. Will all be gone by the end of the night. http://twitpic.com/lruex -
11:41 a.m. Oct. 16th 2009
Xoco lunch service just getting under way. Raul is filling bread basket w BEAUTIFUL bolillos from Labrilla bakery http://twitpic.com/lqyyf -
12:07 p.m. Oct. 15th 2009
A fave dish on Frontera menu now:woodgrilled pork loin n guajillo sauce w queso anejo tamales&bacon-rstd chayote http://twitpic.com/lml87 -
8:34 a.m. Oct. 15th 2009
5 hours; keeps rustic Mexican choc texture RT @brechin @Rick_Bayless How long do you conch? -
6:47 p.m. Oct. 14th 2009
No, all done by hand RT @r3y @Rick_Bayless Do you use a machine to fill and form the empanadas? -
5:41 p.m. Oct. 14th 2009
Gustavo is passing toasted cocoa nibs thru Champeon juicer before adding sugar&cinnamon and conching http://twitpic.com/ljlel -
5:38 p.m. Oct. 14th 2009
Janet just finished forming the scrambled egg/rstd poblano empanadas for breakfast service tomorrow http://twitpic.com/ljkxw -
4:21 p.m. Oct. 13th 2009
A fave on new Topolo Celebration tasting menu: Viking Village Sea Scallops w red chile-chile sauce,enoki, butternut http://twitpic.com/lf0mr -
10:36 a.m. Oct. 13th 2009
These were particularly good this morning: chocolate conchas (like Mex brioche) at Xoco http://twitpic.com/ldpsj -
1:23 p.m. Oct. 11th 2009
Made it into mushroom scrambled eggs (garlic, lemon thyme), w prosciutto hashbrowns w queso anejo http://twitpic.com/l57sn -
7:42 p.m. Oct. 10th 2009
Shortrib torta with Samuel's Artisan Jack coming out of the woodburning oven. Next: pickled jalapenos http://twitpic.com/l1sog -
1:50 p.m. Oct. 9th 2009
Favorite moment of the day: tasting the warm churros http://twitpic.com/kuwrm -
12:16 p.m. Oct. 9th 2009
Wild about new dessert: souffled white sweet potato tarts with bruleed top http://twitpic.com/kujm7 -
12:14 p.m. Oct. 9th 2009
Frontera mis-en-lace ready; lunch service starting http://twitpic.com/kuj8o -
1:26 a.m. Oct. 8th 2009
Second review of Xoco: Chicago Tribune. http://bit.ly/jkc01 -
4:35 p.m. Oct. 7th 2009
RT @chibill @Rick_Bayless Chef's rooftop gardens. Front page of MSN.com today! http://bit.ly/2m5jWF -
9:27 a.m. Oct. 7th 2009
Our first Xoco review: http://bit.ly/1ynAuZ -
6:17 p.m. Oct. 2nd 2009
Most over 5 years RT @SweetDolly1213 Curious as to the average length of tenure of your servers? They seem to be extremely knowledgeable! -
6:09 p.m. Oct. 2nd 2009
43 (!!) new recipes frm new season of my PBS show Mexico: 1 Plate@ a Time are up at http://bit.ly/G4REB -
3:01 p.m. Oct. 2nd 2009
Special Friday torta at Xoco: bacalao with rstd tom, olives, raisins, potatoes http://twitpic.com/jzo6f -
12:49 p.m. Oct. 2nd 2009
Want to know what I like about Twitter? http://www.rickbayless.com/blogger/ -
12:33 p.m. Oct. 2nd 2009
http://twitpic.com/jz1tp - 3 skillets on Frontera line: (from top) grilled red onion n 3-chile salsa, braised kale w rstd garlic, chix n ... -
6:37 p.m. Oct. 1st 2009
Beautiful mis en place at Andres' station in Topolo. Looking forward to a good night. http://twitpic.com/jw3xs -
8:11 p.m. Sept. 26th 2009
Craziest Xoco day.Named it the beast: eats constantly, voracious. 900 already today. Only comfort: embers of oven http://yfrog.com/2d6gnhj -
8:45 p.m. Sept. 25th 2009
Chef Brian Enyart serving private birthday bash n r library/test kitchen.Just plated now famous tuna in black mole http://twitpic.com/j58o1 -
12:47 p.m. Sept. 25th 2009
Enrique just finished today's fresh cheese (queso fresco) for Frontera http://twitpic.com/j34aj -
12:43 p.m. Sept. 25th 2009
Huitlacoche from Three Sisters Garden cooking down for freezing for winter menus http://twitpic.com/j33oj -
11:58 a.m. Sept. 24th 2009
Shelling fresh black shell beans from Spence Farm for Topolo menu http://twitpic.com/iyf35 -
4:45 p.m. Sept. 20th 2009
My garden is where we grow all the greens for Topolobampo http://twitpic.com/ii2a6 -
7:34 p.m. Sept. 19th 2009
We buy fresh-ground masa daily frm El Popo RT @Testclap @Rick_Bayless 1500 tortillas! Make/grind your masa or buy? Source for corn for masa? -
7:12 p.m. Sept. 19th 2009
Silvia is turning put some amazing hand-made tortillas--she'll make about 1500 before the night is over. http://mobypicture.com/?eggt29 -
10:53 a.m. Sept. 19th 2009
Jose's all-butter conchas came out perfect this morning at Xoco! At the rate they're selling, we'll be out soon ... http://twitpic.com/ib4rt -
8:18 a.m. Sept. 17th 2009
And churros, of course, with our fresh-ground chocolate&sugar http://twitpic.com/i1klk -
8:13 a.m. Sept. 17th 2009
Scrambled egg torta planchada with chorizo, rstd poblano cheese, avo & salaa verde. Arrived starving at Xoco ... http://twitpic.com/i1k6e -
7:57 a.m. Sept. 17th 2009
The suckling pig (cochinita pibil) just came out of the woodburning oven in Xoco! http://twitpic.com/i1iob -
6:22 p.m. Sept. 16th 2009
Elfago is grilling a mountain of sliced white onion over the wood fire. Moving so fast,almost like stir-fry http://twitpic.com/hzjwo -
11:49 a.m. Sept. 15th 2009
Thanks Tom! RT @RThomasBoyd: Check out the menu boards I just finished for Rick Bayless at XOCO in Chicago http://tinyurl.com/qpqjb4 -
11:47 a.m. Sept. 15th 2009
RT @eteng: Need to get myself back to Chicago asap. Rick Bayless just opened XOCO, 2800 sf LEED Gold certified restaurant. http://ow.ly/pjZ3 -
12:53 p.m. Sept. 12th 2009
Fresh-ground chocolate in the middle of it's 5-hour melanging process for the hot chocolate in Xoco http://twitpic.com/hgqqg -
3:42 p.m. Sept. 11th 2009
Super-cool! RT @ancientscripts http://twitpic.com/hcc65 - name of XOCO inspired me 2 look into its etymology&how Aztecs would've written it. -
2 p.m. Sept. 11th 2009
Yes, that is a City construction crew jack-hammering up the sidewalk in front of Xoco. Sounds like The Last Days in here -
10:31 p.m. Sept. 10th 2009
Last dish out of Xoco kitchen: carnitas-filled torta ahogada in roasted tomato broth w arbol salsa. Very satisfyng http://twitpic.com/h9v8k -
1:24 p.m. Sept. 10th 2009
1/2. Yes lots cooler RT @chefmartinvine @Rick_Bayless are most of your burners induction at Xoco? does it keep the kitchen alot cooler? -
11 a.m. Sept. 10th 2009
There r photographers everywhere at Xoco! http://twitpic.com/h78ss -
10:23 a.m. Sept. 10th 2009
Like my faves from MexCity. Made by Labriola RT @YudyCakes Ur bolillos look more toasted than@our local market. Made especially for xoco? -
4:35 p.m. Sept. 9th 2009
Ellen Malloy having lunch at Xoco http://twitpic.com/h4eiv -
4:31 p.m. Sept. 9th 2009
Making shortrib caldo--rich red chile broth w epazote.Goes frm cold2hot n 2 min on induction.Keeps food's integrity http://twitpic.com/h4e1q -
12:01 p.m. Sept. 9th 2009
Sorry, here's the pic http://twitpic.com/h3e8z -
12:01 p.m. Sept. 9th 2009
Fvoritw thing about Xoco this morning: Labriola bolillo delivery -
10:02 a.m. Sept. 9th 2009
All entrees show eange of pur kitchen. Choose a mole. RT @erindesign What plate would you recommend for a first-time visitor at Frontera? -
7:28 a.m. Sept. 9th 2009
Day 2 of Xoco: everyone's way less nervous.Got thru w only a few bumps & scrapes; we'll live.Getting rhythm going w new crew is hardest part -
7:43 p.m. Sept. 8th 2009
http://twitpic.com/h12q8 - Several of u asked if we had a line the first day of Xoco. Here's a pic of the (un)fortunate truth (since 5) -
5:56 p.m. Sept. 8th 2009
This is a great Xoco combo: suckling pig pibil torta, red chile seafood soup. http://twitpic.com/h0nkc -
5:40 p.m. Sept. 8th 2009
Jane's picks frm 10 yrs of r staff trips! RT @JaneFultonAlt Xoco opened today. Just learned my b/w Mexico prints are gracing its walls. -
4:41 p.m. Sept. 8th 2009
We just harvested 175 pounds of tomatoes from Frontera's rooftop garden! Pic of part http://yfrog.com/4rznpj -
9:11 a.m. Sept. 8th 2009
Only if Frmrs Chs is salt, tangy RT @plhawkins247 Settle a debate? Friend says farmers cheese not good subst4queso fresco,I say he's wrong. -
6:54 a.m. Sept. 8th 2009
10 minutes to opening Xoco. Really proud of the Mexican chocolate Biscochos and all butter conchas. http://yfrog.com/5fa4doj -
11:23 a.m. Sept. 6th 2009
11 pm, Sat Night, Frontera: all they want is Carne Asada Oaxaquena, esp aftr feature on Best Thing I Ever Ate,View http://pk.gd/Gqz -
4:48 p.m. Sept. 5th 2009
Paco doing class on Bohemia 4 service staff: fascinating history, perfect complexity, great drinkability http://pk.gd/GO5 -
9:15 a.m. Sept. 4th 2009
Day 2 of mock service@Xoco. Rstd poblano bread pudding n wood oven.Trying out a chorizo-egg torta w avo/salsa verde http://pk.gd/GKg -
8:14 p.m. Sept. 3rd 2009
Working w Brian Enyart on Celebration tasting 4 next Topolo menu: pata negra huarache w shell bl beans, slsa verde http://pk.gd/Gi9 -
9:01 a.m. Sept. 3rd 2009
Two years of planning. First guinea pig "customers" have arrived. I am really excited ... And nervous. http://pk.gd/Gha -
8:49 p.m. Sept. 2nd 2009
Setting up for our first mock breakfast service for friends and family at Xoco tomorrow morning http://pk.gd/GGT -
11:09 p.m. Sept. 1st 2009
New Frontera fave: grld Gunthorp chicken w red chile-garlic mojo, butterball potatoes, heirloom tomatoes, knob on (cont… -
2:57 p.m. Sept. 1st 2009
All of the XOCO chocolate memories contest winners are posted at rickwon.com See you this Thursday & Friday! Thanks for writing in. -
1:52 p.m. Sept. 1st 2009
First day of testing at Xoco. Feels amazing2have cooks and delicious smells filling the space. Front window kitchen http://yfrog.com/5jd4cj -
9:25 a.m. Sept. 1st 2009
Sipplies a salsa n FG&salad in Topolo RT @bifrojm @Rick_Bayless with the volume you do, does a roof top garden even dent your produce needs? -
9:15 a.m. Aug. 29th 2009
Flat telera used 4 griddled tortas; bolillos 4 others.Xoco willhave both RT @LaPetiteARGELIA Telera is name 4 bread used 4 authentic tortas. -
3:12 p.m. Aug. 28th 2009
Check out my week-after blog on http:/www.Rickwon.com. Especially if you want to win tickets to a Xoco preview meal. -
1:06 p.m. Aug. 28th 2009
http://twitpic.com/flaet. First torta from the woodburning oven. Adobo-roasted chicken with salsa verde and avocado -
12:25 p.m. Aug. 28th 2009
http://twitpic.com/fl4bw. First adobo-roasted chicken put of the woodburning oven at Xoco -
10:45 p.m. Aug. 27th 2009
Crazy day: Xoco tasting/prob solving,fund raising appearances, training.Found beautiful aromatics in kichn.Happy. http://twitpic.com/fj4z6 -
8:03 p.m. Aug. 26th 2009
Xoco opens 9/8; just take out to start RT @jarreauman:when does Xoooo OPEN? Will there be delivery service or just take out? -
7:16 p.m. Aug. 25th 2009
Tortas, overnite cochinita pibil,overnite barbacoa,grlc shrooms RT @FoodieAdventure: What dishes will be made in the Xoco wood-burning oven? -
6:30 p.m. Aug. 25th 2009
http://twitpic.com/f9sbw. Just lit the first fire in the woodburning oven in Xoco! -
1:05 p.m. Aug. 25th 2009
Sept 8! RT @torihatesyou: @Rick_Bayless You just said Xoco opens Sept 8 but FB says Sept 6. Can I get a confirmation on the correct date? -
11:50 a.m. Aug. 25th 2009
http://twitpic.com/f8cvn Jose just pulled a beautiful tray of empanadas (cream cheese w sour cherry "ate") from the oven. -
9:39 p.m. Aug. 22nd 2009
A lot. We can do veg tasting in Topolo, too.RT @JAPatrick: @Rick_Bayless do you have vegetarian items on the menu of your restaurants? -
9:36 p.m. Aug. 22nd 2009
TCM menu: chile-rubbed seared rare tuna RT @atinymorsel: what type of protein other than chicken/pork would you suggest w/ mole (black)? -
8:32 p.m. Aug. 22nd 2009
@dmp816 Tamales=special occasion.Have 2b rich w good lard 2b good, real.Like croissant: no butter, no good. BTW: lard healthier than butter! -
4:52 p.m. Aug. 21st 2009
http://twitpic.com/erj5o - Tasting out seven hot chocolates (from Xoco) with the Frontera/Topolo staff -
7:03 p.m. Aug. 19th 2009
RT @chefrp: Guacamole trio ready for top chef masters watch party. Already got orders for @Rick_bayless menu http://yfrog.com/edid2j -
6:59 p.m. Aug. 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/ej0yl. Working on new recipe for one of my favorite cakes: chocoflan (choc cake&flan baked togthr) 2b featured at Xoco. -
4:50 p.m. Aug. 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/eiifo - Tasting with servers: 3 plums, 3 peaches, 2 pluots from local farms. Heavenly. Height of season. -
11:56 a.m. Aug. 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/ehby5 - Awnings just went up for Xoco. Beautiful. Awaiting some rulings from City before I can announce opening date.... -
9:16 a.m. Aug. 19th 2009
Both, for different tortas, made by Labriola RT @TacoStanley: @Rick_Bayless: Teleras or Bolillos for your Xoco Tortas & who's making'em? -
7:02 p.m. Aug. 17th 2009
@LaVonneWelker Xoco is Mex Mkt Food: tortas (sub-like sndwchs), caldos(meal-n-a-bowl soups), churros&bean-2-cup choc drinks+more! -
5:57 p.m. Aug. 17th 2009
http://twitpic.com/eafcj - Electricians, cleaning crew working through the night to be ready for the Xoco city inspection tomorrow night -
4:44 p.m. Aug. 17th 2009
@RyeSwmmr If we pass all the inspections tomorrow, we will open September 1 -
11:23 a.m. Aug. 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/e4ocw - Beatiful tumble of summer squash varieties and peppers from Nichols Farm -
11:21 a.m. Aug. 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/e4o7b - First of our local apples have come in: 15 varieties to start! -
7:31 p.m. Aug. 15th 2009
One of my faves on Topoo Menu right now: red chile steak tartare (Tallgrass beef) w quail egg&Tamazula shaved ice http://twitpic.com/e24si -
9:42 a.m. Aug. 11th 2009
For BEAUTIFUL pics of day-in-life of Topolo, go to http://bit.ly/luZl8 and scroll to bottom. Penny de los Santos is a great photographer. -
3:02 p.m. Aug. 8th 2009
http://twitpic.com/d6u1f. Signs went up in the windows of Xoco, next to Frontera, announcing that we'll serve caldos, tortas, churros&choc -
4:50 p.m. Aug. 7th 2009
http://twitpic.com/d2urj - Blind wine tasting w sommelier Jill Gubesch & staff: How did I not get it?2007 Ben Marco/Argentina. 1 of my faves -
4:33 p.m. Aug. 5th 2009
http://twitpic.com/cwftg - In r test kitchen we're tasting canned tomatoes vs fresh roasted tomatoes. (Checking yields too) what r ur favs? -
5:18 p.m. Aug. 1st 2009
http://twitpic.com/cfmh7 - I am in heaven. In Mexico City w top Frontera staff eating at one of my favorite restaurants in world. Contramar. -
12:25 a.m. Aug. 1st 2009
http://twitpic.com/cck8o. Another fave: crawfish&scallops with nopal rice &Tabasco-style verde (peas, garlic chives, serrano chile) -
12:20 a.m. Aug. 1st 2009
http://twitpic.com/ccjyk. Just finished dinner in Topolo. One of fave dishes: carne apache: Tallgrass beef tartare w red chile, quail egg -
9:20 p.m. July 31st 2009
@baconchef the Mexican chocolate we use at the restaurants is handmade for us in Oaxaca. Abuelita is too sweet (not chocolatey) enuf 4 me -
9:16 p.m. July 31st 2009
@rydka the sauces we serve w oysters: chipotle salsa negra (raw sugar, vinegar, rstd garlic), sour orange w cilantro, habanero, tomatillo -
8:07 p.m. July 31st 2009
http://twitpic.com/cbkow. Matt, chef n charge of r marisqueria station, shucking oysters. Right now, chg daily (summer). These r East Coast -
7:12 p.m. July 31st 2009
http://twitpic.com/cbc8f. Six of the 8 baby greens I'm growing right now for the salads in Topolo. This is our hot weather mix. -
12:40 p.m. July 28th 2009
http://twitpic.com/bxl8k - We finally passed all of our city building inspections for Xoco. Now we can drywall all the walls -
12:39 p.m. July 28th 2009
http://twitpic.com/bxl66 - Our woodburning oven is finall in place at Xoco. Two weeks til we can fire it up!! -
6:53 a.m. July 26th 2009
http://twitpic.com/boy6r - Two tarts ready 4 oven: apricot w bl&red raspberry, fraises de Boise, pumkinseed frangipane -
3:02 p.m. July 25th 2009
http://twitpic.com/bluhu. One of my favorite brunch dishes: guajillo-sauced chilaquiles withcrema, fresh cheese, fried egg. -
12:43 p.m. July 25th 2009
RT @Veroarboleda: @Rick_Bayless wnt bk to Frontera tonite! Summer Margaritas...can't get enuf! And the elote tamale...INCREDIBLE! -
9:10 p.m. July 23rd 2009
http://twitpic.com/beg3z 2 real surprises in Rishi tea tasting: Yunan golden buds black (incredibly elegant)&Lavendar Earl Grey (balanced) -
8:21 p.m. July 23rd 2009
http://twitpic.com/be4z2. Other Richi Faves: genmaicha (green w toasted rice), jasmine pearl green, Iron Goddess of Mercy (honestly) oolong -
7:46 p.m. July 23rd 2009
http://twitpic.com/be4i7. Doing tea tasting with Ben from Richi Teas. I'm in love with their Summer Lemon & Citron Green iced teas! -
4:48 p.m. July 22nd 2009
http://twitpic.com/b9a5k Amazing blind tequila tasting: 10 of our service staff picked out the highlands Milagro reposado tequila blind! -
2:03 p.m. July 22nd 2009
@KathyRangel Our rooftop garden over restaurant is entirely Earthboxes--60 of them. -
8:16 a.m. July 22nd 2009
http://twitpic.com/b7lrl. It's been so wonderfully cool this sumr n Chicago that r urban "farm" has been able to raise all greens 4 Topolo -
11:50 a.m. July 21st 2009
http://twitpic.com/b4a6a - Maple Creek Suckling pigs just arrived: marinated in achiote, roasted overnight n ban lvs for Wed cochinita pibil -
5:55 p.m. July 18th 2009
http://twitpic.com/atjyv - One of favorite things n world: chocolate-negra modelo ice cream. Strt from machine tastes like malted milk balls -
4:45 p.m. July 18th 2009
http://twitpic.com/at8k9 - Brie gives class 2 servers,recounting learnings from staff trip. Demo: carding/spinning/weaving of Oaxacan rugs -
3:12 p.m. July 18th 2009
http://twitpic.com/astmm - Steaming beef tongues just coming put of pot. Get diced,browned w chorizo, potatoes&bacon for Top Chef tacos n FG -
2:35 p.m. July 17th 2009
http://twitpic.com/aocpf - Orange heirloom Valencia tomatoes will be some of the first to ripen -
2:31 p.m. July 17th 2009
http://twitpic.com/aobzn - 60 Earthboxes on roof of Frontera are moving toward first harvest of chiles and tomatoes! -
5:48 p.m. July 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/akzbq - Amado grilling pork 4 tacos on fabulous Kalamazoo grill@Green City Mkt chefs bbq benefit. Fresh made tortillas. -
2:41 p.m. July 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/akb6h - Testing for new book due put next spring. Crispy shrimp tacos with tomato broth and pickled veg -
12:13 p.m. July 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/ajscr - skillet of Spence Farm wild harvested lambs quarters (quelites de ceniza) w carm red onion, garlic. 4 ench fi ... -
8:40 p.m. July 10th 2009
http://twitpic.com/9ycck - Chencho, Frontera's wood grill cook 4 nearly 15 years, can juggle more perfectly cooked entrees than anyone I ... -
7:10 p.m. July 10th 2009
Working on Carnitas Salad for XOCO: arugula, lime-mar black beans, avo dressing, crispy tortillas, pickled red onions -
9:44 p.m. July 9th 2009
@steven_newyork Since XOCO kitchen will be LEED Cert Gold, we dscvrd lots o energy efficient pro ckg appliancs: fryers, induction, hoods -
5:08 p.m. July 9th 2009
@jarreauman Opening Xoco, quick-serve place w chocolate, churros, tortas from woodburning oven, & caldos. Opens mid August next to Frontera -
2:12 p.m. July 9th 2009
http://twitpic.com/9t4l5 - Installing low velocity, energy efficient Avtec hood in XOCO today. Excited about new technology. Uses 1/2 en ... -
7:54 a.m. July 9th 2009
http://twitpic.com/9s278 - Our restaurant production garden (behind my house) looks beautiful in the damp morning air -
4:10 p.m. July 8th 2009
Busy reviewing XOCO buildout, rstrnt reno projects,getting rstrnts running again. Jane Alt's incred trip fotos: janefultonalt.blogspot.com -
6:49 p.m. July 2nd 2009
http://twitpic.com/93f8t - It's time: retesting Summer Margarita (muddled cuke with tequila, lime, simple syrup, cilantro); on menu July 14! -
4:56 p.m. July 2nd 2009
http://twitpic.com/931ed - Beautiful poblano chiles rellenos n the fryer. Those w cilantro leaf are filled w pork picadillo, others cheese -
12:38 a.m. July 2nd 2009
http://twitpic.com/90svo - Gave new salad: raw tomatillo mar w lime/salt, mixed with cryovac'd watermellon cubes, pickld red onion, cilantro -
12:28 a.m. July 1st 2009
http://twitpic.com/8x9hk - Sorry, here's lime chess tart photo. -
12:27 a.m. July 1st 2009
And one of my favorite desserts: lime chess pie with prickly pear sauce and sweetened spur cream -
12:26 a.m. July 1st 2009
http://twitpic.com/8x9cz - Another great new dish: grilled chicken w dark pasilla-mushroom sauce and Living Watrs Farm long beans -
12:21 a.m. July 1st 2009
http://twitpic.com/8x91k - Another great ap: sweet corn tamales elotero style w lime mayo, anejo cheese and chile -
12:18 a.m. July 1st 2009
http://twitpic.com/8x8u8 - Menu change in Frontera. Those tongue-chorizo tacos with avoc-tomatillo salsa are on the menu -
4:47 p.m. June 30th 2009
Roast 3/2#tomatillos,6garlc,4serrnos. Blend.Sear n oil>add broth+cilntro>simmr.Quick-fry trtillas,dip n sce,roll w chic.Sce,cheez.Bake -
4:32 p.m. June 30th 2009
@tebailey We're currently growing 2 heirloom jalapenos, serranos, arbols, and habaneros -
4:17 p.m. June 30th 2009
@FellersFoodServ Yes, Earthboxes come with a plasticcovering over the organic growing mix to keep in moisture. Works great. Earthbox.com -
4:14 p.m. June 30th 2009
@foodgardener I love my Earthboxes!! Self-watering, just right for 2 tomato or chile plants.R roof is sunny/hot,but we're going 2 try herbs -
11:30 a.m. June 30th 2009
http://twitpic.com/8uwqg - One of the new varieties this year (Yellow Lady) is going to be an early bearer. -
11:28 a.m. June 30th 2009
http://twitpic.com/8uwlp - Rooftop garden over Frontera is doing well. 12 kinds of tomates, 5 chiles -
9:52 a.m. June 26th 2009
http://twitpic.com/8gtgo - Garlicky mushrooms coming out of the woodburning oven -
9:21 a.m. June 26th 2009
http://twitpic.com/8gqrk - @abqandrea that crazy dessert is the end of a "black&white" tasting menu. That's wht there us no other color. -
9:20 a.m. June 26th 2009
http://twitpic.com/8gqnx - Testing wood-roasted mushrooms with garlic, thyme&sea salt 4 a torta filling 4 XOCO -
8:03 a.m. June 26th 2009
http://twitpic.com/8gl5x - Wacky new dessert n Topolo.Cherimoya cake cherimoya raspado, soft white chocolate, cocoa nibs&carm black olives. -
12:18 p.m. June 25th 2009
http://twitpic.com/8dw2c - Cubed pork shldr searing over wood fire, destined for a long simmer with rstd tomatoes,chipotles: tinga poblana -
11:58 a.m. June 25th 2009
@jcwexler Mint faves right now: agua fresca (mint, cucumber, lime, pineapple), fresh fava or pea soup with mint and grilled green onion. -
11:18 p.m. June 20th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7z90l - Decided on Carne Asada Brava: grld Tallgrass flank, salsa huevona, fresh corn tamales(banana lvs), grld knob ... -
10:40 p.m. June 20th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7z55f - Deciding what 2 have 4 dinner. These crispy flautas filled w pork/carm onion, doused w cascabel sauce, p-shoo ... -
4:42 p.m. June 20th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7xwjo - Chef Richard James teaches servers @ Frontera about garlic: hard neck, soft neck, scapes, garlic chives -
10:45 a.m. June 20th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7wnfo - Beautiful sunny day@Green City Market. Strawberries, amazing galettes@Floriole bakery, lamb empanada@hosier mama -
12:19 a.m. June 20th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7vlp3 - Topolo entree I'm excited about: soft shell crab (crispy legs, slow-sauté body), arroz a la tumbada, pickled veg -
10:37 p.m. June 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7vcz9 - fave time of week: dinner n Toolobampo. First course: sashimi tuna with escabeche of local veg, cilantro oliv ... -
7:57 p.m. June 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7uvd1 - pistachio coral cake: batter frm nitrogen-chrgd syphon n2 cups, microwaved. Lovely txture, never guess process -
5:09 p.m. June 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7uayd - Klug Farm asparagus getting grilled for dinner service. -
4:35 p.m. June 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7u6yw - Sous Mark Segura giving servers class on unusual cultivated mushrooms. Serving shrooms n dark pasilla chile sauce -
2:03 p.m. June 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7togv - Homemade fresh cheese hanging in Frontera kitchen. We use Farmers Creamery organic grassfed unhomogenized milk -
1:28 p.m. June 19th 2009
@IlliniQDogg XOCO is old Aztec word that means little sister. Pronounced 'shoko.' It's also the first 2 sylables of Aztec wd 4 chocolate. -
1:03 p.m. June 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7th47 - Just finished final "finishes" meeting 4 interior of XOCO. Exciting part. I can hear the music, taste the food. -
10:07 p.m. June 18th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7rr52 - Dinner time: black bean huarache with goat birria, 3-chile salsa, dry Jack cheese, pea tendrils. -
5:45 p.m. June 18th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7qziv - New "amuse" guac in Topolo (served with jicama&cuke): avoc, habanero, a little local strawberry, fresh thyme -
5:42 p.m. June 18th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7qz3s - Beautiful Tallgrass grassfed ribeye and flank steak getting marked on the wood grill for service tonight -
4:42 p.m. June 17th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7nm7k - Pastry sous chef leading a local strawberry tasting for service staff -
9:05 p.m. June 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7l9ip - Juan is starting to clean, toast, soak and blend ancho&guajillo chiles for adobo marinade -
8:48 p.m. June 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7l7x8 - Blanco&Negro tasting dessert: cherimoya cake w cherimoya ice,soft white chocolate,carm black olives&cocoa nibs -
8:46 p.m. June 16th 2009
4th course: lamb in Oaxacan black mole, bl bean tamalon,fluid bl sesame. All pics at rickbayless.com tomorrow (sorry, mine's no good) -
8:42 p.m. June 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7l7a5 - Blanco y Negro tasting, 1st course: AK king crab w jicama, cuke, pineapple, red chile, chia-lime dressing -
8:39 p.m. June 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7l6yr - Blanco&Negro tasting menu: AK king crab w jicama,cuke,pineapple,red chile,chia-lime dressing -
8:36 p.m. June 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7l6mz - Celebration tasting dessert: shards of devils food cake,Mexican choc crema,Klug Farm strawb,strawb meringues -
8:33 p.m. June 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7l6df - Sorry,Twitter down.Finishing Topolo tasting smpls:Tallgrass Grassfed Ribeye,guajillo sauce,shoestring chilaquiles -
3:55 p.m. June 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7kiy8 - 2 new Topolo tasting menus start tonight, after server tasting going on now. Sashimi tuna with veg escabeche -
5:24 p.m. June 13th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7bpcw - Putting final touches on line prep in Topolo. Meghan is finishing grilled garlic chive guacamole, chive blossoms -
1:08 p.m. June 13th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7aujl - Frontera Brunch, my soul-food dish: guajillo-sauced chilaquiles with a fried egg -
5:30 p.m. June 12th 2009
http://twitpic.com/78e9x - Beautiful grilled green garlic for fresh Gulf shrimp with spicy pineapple-arbol glaze, tomamole -
2:56 p.m. June 11th 2009
http://twitpic.com/75091 - Shooting samples of our new XOCO menu for Chicago Magazine layout -
6:52 p.m. June 10th 2009
http://twitpic.com/72x7i - Every Wed night in Frontera: suckling pig cochinita pibil w pickled red onions, habanero and black beans -
2:25 p.m. June 10th 2009
http://twitpic.com/7293w - Those Klug Farm strawberries r macerated&used 4 shortcake w Mex chocolate-flecked biscuit, cream, choc drizzle -
11:50 a.m. June 10th 2009
http://twitpic.com/71vwd - These Klug Farm strawberries (variety: Jewel) r deep red throughout, smell of strawberry essence & melt on tongue -
11:58 a.m. June 9th 2009
http://twitpic.com/6zcde - Back to restaurant routine. Deann, who does the flowers in our restaurant, just finished this stunning arrang ... -
11:56 p.m. June 3rd 2009
http://twitpic.com/6kzhe - Was sent pics o Chef Rich James' new Frontera menu (began Tues).Wow 2 Nettle Tortas,hmade chs filling,guajill ... -
11:49 a.m. May 29th 2009
http://twitpic.com/66vkk - Testing new dessert for Frontera: caramelized mango upside down cake,mango-Cherokee mint salsa, amaranth crun ... -
11:45 a.m. May 29th 2009
http://twitpic.com/66va8 - Hooray! I wait for this moment all year: our first Klug Farm strawberries of the season. Gonna be a good year! -
11:59 a.m. May 27th 2009
http://twitpic.com/6289s - Spence Farm CSA 4 r chefs (20 participate): red scal,btr lettuce, cherokee mint, asp, parsl, popcorn, eggs,rh ... -
11:51 a.m. May 27th 2009
http://twitpic.com/627pa - Line check: Beautiful little rustic tarts with Manila mango & end of last year's Klug farm raspberries we froze -
8:02 a.m. May 27th 2009
I knew there was a reason I am drawn to skirt steak tacos on fresh-made tortillas with roasted tomatillo salsa: http://bit.ly/aj4EM -
7:22 p.m. May 26th 2009
http://twitpic.com/60vf3 - Doing pecan tres leches cake now; can't get it out of my mind. Infused w anejo tequila. Butter pecan ice cr, ... -
1:08 p.m. May 26th 2009
http://twitpic.com/603ek - Suckling pigs just came in from local farm. Stephanie, CIA intern, is breaking them down for cochinita pibil. -
11:52 a.m. May 26th 2009
http://twitpic.com/5zy8h - Chucho making crispy cheese chicharron de queso for lunch service in Topolo -
11:49 p.m. May 22nd 2009
http://twitpic.com/5qy6w - Just tastd r 1st vintage o Topolovino.Som Jill Gubesch creatd Albarino&Syrah w Bob Lindquist 4 Topolo.No labe ... -
7:09 p.m. May 22nd 2009
@Rouxyou Our goats are brought once a week from the Kilgus's farm. Half cooked right away, half a few days later. -
5:06 p.m. May 22nd 2009
http://twitpic.com/5q1dj - Impressive Another tequila blind tasting. From 85 tequilas on list 3 servers got it right: 3 Generaciones Anejo -
5:01 p.m. May 22nd 2009
http://twitpic.com/5q0ux - Layering Kilgus Farm goat in Banana Leaves--will get red chile adobo and avocado leaves. Will braise over night. -
5:36 p.m. May 21st 2009
http://twitpic.com/5nj7a - These are little sopes with Northern style shredded beef that I love so much. Super simple & satsfying. -
4:43 p.m. May 21st 2009
http://twitpic.com/5newe - Blind tequila tasting with servers: 5 servers picked it out blind (from 85 tequilas)! Cielo Anejo from lowlands -
4:19 p.m. May 21st 2009
@thelocalbeet At Frontera we only use Farmers Creamery organic grassfed dairy, incl that amazing pure sour cream. Haven't tried cottage chs -
4:24 p.m. May 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/5ii3g - #5 pumpkinseed "coral" cake w pepitoria cream, mulberry sauce -
4:20 p.m. May 19th 2009
#4 quail w mini pibipollo (tamal baked n banana leaf) with 3-nut pipian w achiote, sour orange air.No photo.All photos on website tomorrow -
4:04 p.m. May 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/5iggx - #3: roasted black cod "pastor style" w garlicky red chile, carm pineapple, salmon bacon, wh beans, liquid cil ... -
3:53 p.m. May 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/5ifl8 - #2: slow poached egg papadzules with just-made tortilla, smooth pumpkinseed sauce, pickled habanero -
3:49 p.m. May 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/5if78 - Starting new Topolo menu tasting w servers: deconstructed Mexican seafood cocktail w homemade ketchup, tamazula -
6:22 p.m. May 18th 2009
http://twitpic.com/5gfbc - Grilled green garlic guacamole with toasted almonds. Jicama and cucumber. Ready for table 65 in Topolobampo. -
6:42 p.m. May 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/5bppq - Favorite caldo 4 the moment: Carnitas with potato-masa dumplings, spinach, green chile, arugula, lime -
6:39 p.m. May 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/5bph0 - Another tasting n test kitchen/library w chefs (& Deann) 4 XOCO nxt door. Meal-in-a-bowl caldos, 4 evenng service -
4:51 p.m. May 15th 2009
@tanabutler The pork in our restaurant comes from either Maple Creek Farm in Wisconsin or Gunthorp farm in northern Illinois. -
1:26 p.m. May 13th 2009
http://twitpic.com/53t60 - Just getting delivery from Spence Farm, 1 of r favorite. They take r fryer oil & convert it to biodiesel 4 truck. -
8:11 a.m. May 13th 2009
@foodiePrints Yes, we male all of the infused liquers at the restaurant for our specialty cocktails. -
6:03 p.m. May 12th 2009
http://twitpic.com/5291p - line setup,topolo: frm top left, pea tendrils, lime-poached rhubarb,gr asp,tomtillo-avo relish,beauty heart radsh -
4:35 p.m. May 12th 2009
http://twitpic.com/522v2 - Last new drink: Strawberry Sizzle: yucatecan rum infused w bl pepper/orange, muddled strawberries, fresh lime ... -
4:25 p.m. May 12th 2009
http://twitpic.com/5225x - New drinks n Frontera/Topolo: Manila mango mojito w spicy jicama. Passion fruit michelada, tamarind Marg w m ... -
4 p.m. May 12th 2009
http://twitpic.com/520et - Deann,my wife,does all flowers in restaurant. This one in Topolo is beautiful & includes local lilacs! -
2:25 p.m. May 9th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4v4xk - I look forward to our brunch menu all week. These are greet huevos rancheros with black beans and fresh cheese -
5:54 p.m. May 8th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4t3qo - Line check: walked into prep kitchen just as Juan was stirring up 5 gal of vinegary red chile adobo (marinade) -
11:27 a.m. May 8th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4scfk - Oralia making fresh masa corn tortillas. She'll go through that 40 pounds of fresh masa in the next coupla hours -
9:49 p.m. May 7th 2009
@HomeMadePizzaCo We will have 80 EarthBoxes on the roof this year with heirloom tomatoes, chiles & herbs. Planting in 2 weeks. -
9:17 p.m. May 7th 2009
Perfect wine for quail dish: 2003 Torre Muga Rioja. -
9:08 p.m. May 7th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4ra65 - Tasting last course of chef Brian's new menu: quail with mini pibipollo, 3-nut Yucatecan pipian, pickled red ... -
8:20 p.m. May 7th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4r6ro - Tasting third course of chef Brian's menu: bl cod, chileajo sauce,grilled pineapple,salmon bacon,cilantro salad -
6:38 p.m. May 5th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4moad - Testing for XOCO: wood-roasted chicken pozole with all the fresh garnishes. -
5:08 p.m. May 5th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4mhth - Supercool rustic mango-mulberry tart, mulberry sour cream ice cream. Photos of entire menu on web site tomorrow. -
4:47 p.m. May 5th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4mgc1 - Server tasting 4 new Frontera menu, starts tonite. Fav: grld pork with chiptle-tomato-pnapple sauce; bacon tamal -
3:07 p.m. May 5th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4m966 - Glad to be back 2 Frontera food. Lunch: lamb simmered in guajillo sauce topped with crispy onions.For making ... -
2:55 p.m. May 5th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4m88n - Back home. Xoco buildout probs. Contractor says Duct n our 100-yr-old bldg is unuseable 4 exhaust duct run. -
10:20 p.m. April 30th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4bc02 - I am totally in love with this wine: domaine DES tours vin de pays de Vaucluse 2006. Like silk. -
8:31 p.m. April 30th 2009
@rheudabaga Maybe I forgot the most important drink of all: the tamarind margarita (it was in the back of the pictures) with mezcal floater -
7:48 p.m. April 30th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4b1l1 - We're tasting for the new seasonal drink menu that starts in 10 days. Great passionfruit michelada, mango mojito -
5:41 p.m. April 30th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4arov - Setting up for a private party: celebration tasting menu with wine pairings. -
5:21 p.m. April 29th 2009
http://twitpic.com/48kn9 - Silvia is baking the first of about 1200 hand pressed tortillas she'll make tonight. -
5:04 p.m. April 29th 2009
http://twitpic.com/48jc5 - We slowly wood grill a LOT of red onions every afternoon for dishes in Frontera Grill -
4:47 p.m. April 29th 2009
http://twitpic.com/48i4y - Topolo staff before service discussing new menu and their tableside descriptions -
11:59 a.m. April 29th 2009
http://twitpic.com/47xme - Layinh out the interior of XOCO. Dealing with a hundred unexpected problems that come up in 100 yr old bldg -
5:19 p.m. April 28th 2009
http://twitpic.com/46hzo - Testing marisqueria dish for next Frontera menu: plantain chips with smoked sable minilla (Veracruz).
