Best of Taste of River North
This weekend, our HotPlate team went to Taste of River North to scope out some great dishes. Taste of River North 2017 in Chicago is at the intersection of Kingsbury and Erie from Friday, July 21st — Sunday, July 23rd. If you are looking for something to do this weekend, we definitely recommend that you head down for awesome food and music.
Here are our Hot Takes:
4. Nutella Poppers from Hutch (Our Rating: 7.5/10)

These Nutella Poppers were a great way to end the night with a delicious dessert. It is good to keep in mind that these poppers do not have a ton of Nutella in it — but with the dough so tasty it did not make a difference. We got these super fresh and hot so be sure not to burn your tongue!
3. Chicken Tinga Taco from El Hefe(Our Rating: 8/10)

Shout out to El Hefe for giving us a free pair of sunglasses! Their taco did not disappoint either. It was pretty authentic with the perfect ratio of onions. It is especially great with that extra kick of Tapatio sauce.
2. Southwestern Max and Cheese from Ruth’s Chris Steak House(Our Rating: 8/10)

This mac and cheese was super yummy! The chiles in it gave the dish a nice kick. We think it could have been a little more cheesy but overall it was a great buy.
1. Prime Sliders from Ruth’s Chris Steak House(Our Rating: 10/10)

We were hesitant to put Ruth’s Chris on here twice (especially because it is a chain) — but the food quality was too high for us to think otherwise if we were to be completely honest.
These sliders were absolutely delicious. The slider is plain with only bread and meat, however the meat was flavorful and juicy enough on its own — there were no need for any sauces. The bread was also soft and buttery. We loved them so much that we went back for a second round!
Be sure to check out Taste of River North this weekend and if you cannot make it, we recommend you try out these dishes at the restaurants when you get a chance.
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