Topper's Top List: The Best Things I Ate in 2022

December 31, 2022


It's hard to believe this year marks the 8th year of my best bites list! This year's list spans dishes from all seasons, from farm fresh fruit and burrata, to comforting and rich short rib risotto. You'll find plenty of comfort foods (both sweet and savory), plus some other unique standouts that are worth a try. In no particular order, here are the best things I ate in 2022!


Farm Table Burrata with Seasonal Fruit, Balsamic Reduction, Sea Salt, Olive Oil and Basil from The Lunchroom at Space 519


Burrata


Choco-Caramel Shortbread Doughnut from Beacon Doughnuts


Best doughnuts Chicago


Cacio e Pepe Arancini with Aged Risotto, Cheese Fondue, Pecorino and Black Pepper from Gibsons Italia


Gibsons Italia


Tempura Shrimp with Chili Glaze and Soy Sesame Slaw from Cafe Robey


Cafe Robey


Prosciutto and Fig Pizza at Robert's Pizza and Dough Company


Best pizza Chicago


Short rib risotto from Torchio Pasta Bar


Best pasta Chicago


Neptune's Pillows with sesame rocoto, spicy tuna, and fresh wasabi from Bar Mar


Jose Andres Chicago

Seared black cod with green curry veloute from Obelix


Best French food Chicago


Pepperoni pizza from Milly's Pizza in the Pan


Best pizza Chicago


Tamal de Chocolate with Caramelized Milk Ice Cream and Amaranth from Comedor (Austin, TX)


Modern Mexican Austin, TX


Pumpkin Pie from Viceroy Chicago's pastry chef, Danielle Marelli


Best pies Chicago

Carrot Cake from Travelle at The Langham Chicago


Langham Chicago


Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year! What tops your list of the best things you ate or drank in 2022? 

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