Feed Your Head
I had lunch at Feed last Friday with my friend Paul. For those who aren’t interested in reading further, it totally rocked my world.
Feed is located in Humboldt Park, on the west side of Chicago, at the corner of California and Chicago Avenue. It’s not much more than a shack, with a counter between the short-order kitchen and a dining room of about twelve tables. The entire place reeks of 1958, right down to the jukebox and Formica-covered chrome tables. In addition to a few daily specials, a number of standards provide excellent munching.
Even though Feed specializes in chicken plates, I opted for the 1/3-pound burger. It’s served with fries and vinegar slaw, and I added bleu cheese. Not being able to control myself, I also ordered some collard greens. Big juicy burger on a Kaiser roll: check. Tender fries with a crispy exterior: check. Cole slaw with tart, light dressing: check. Southern-style collard greens: check. Oh, and the local root beer was creamy and flavorful.
Sadly, I skipped the one thing that I was excited about – red velvet cake. Feed makes it in-house, so I’m planning a return trip very soon. Watch this blog for a follow-up review.
