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The Holy Grail: Twice-battered country-style bacon, seasoned with fresh cracked pepper and deep fried, served with a side of white bacon gravy. Kneel before the Zod of bacon dishes. (Chuck Sudo)
A friend clued us in to last weekend's "Bacon Fest" at Risqué Café (3417 N. Clark, 773-525-7711). The folks at this Wrigleyville barbecue joint, craft beer house and pinup palace (sister restaurant to Purgatory Pizza next door) added a new item to their everyday menu that's easily the best thing they serve.
Our gallery starts with this twice-battered, country-style bacon that's deep fried and served with a side of white bacon gravy. Bird, our bartender, told us that the gravy is made from bacon drippings and whole cream. Coupled with one of the spiciest bloody marys we've ever had in our life — made from vodka infused with maple bacon, garlic and fresh cracked black pepper — we suspect we shortened our lifespan at least four years over the weekend.
Other things to check out at Risqué are their bourbon selection, which is extensive but doesn't come near the breadth of Twisted Spoke or Delilah's. Risqué even has two bourbons (Buffalo trace and Eagle rare) and Jack Daniels on tap.
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more please. the bacon appletini was scrumptious.
yum. buffalo trace. i went to a wedding at their distillery the year before last.
Country Fried Bacon?!? I hope they have Defibrillators at each table...
Nope. Just lots of alcohol to keep your blood thin.
With such a lame name and theme, I feel embarassed to even walk in there..