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Fat Rice is a global exploration of homestyle comfort food that focuses on unique dishes inspired by global Portuguese and Asian heritage recipes from Madeira to Macau. Opened in 2012 in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood by partners Abe Conlon and Adrienne Lo, this casual eatery features a lively atmosphere, vibrant décor, and family-style service that belies its unique food and wine menu. In addition to Abe being honored as the 2018 James Beard award winner for Best Chef: Great Lakes and named a “Rising Star” by StarChefs in 2015, Fat Rice has been recognized by Bon Appetit (Top 10 Best Restaurants in America, 2013), Jean Banchet (2013 Best New Restaurant winner/2015 Restaurant of the Year), as well
as a recipient of The Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand (2014-2020). In July 2016, Abe and Adrienne opened two adjoining concepts, The Bakery at Fat Rice, a Chinese Bakery and evening snack bar, as well as The Ladies’ Room, an intimate craft cocktail lounge inspired by the fan tan (Chinese gambling halls) and red light districts that proliferated around Macau in the mid 19th and 20th centuries. The duo also released their first cookbook, The Adventures of Fat Rice, a compilation of recipes that explores the vibrant food culture of Macau. After seven years of business, Lo and Conlon expanded The Bakery at Fat Rice to The Bakery & Café at Fat Rice to highlight a new, savory side of The Bakery in September of 2019. Located at 2957 W. Diversey Avenue, Fat Rice is open for dinner Tuesday-Saturday (5:30pm to 10pm), for lunch service Wednesday-Saturday (11am to 2pm) and Sunday (11am to 3pm) Continued on page 44
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