My preference for cuisine leans toward the unconventional ethnic fare. I'm very grateful to have like minded friends who  share my passion for unique flavors. They have shown me the side of the Windy City that deviates from the typical Michigan Avenue offerings to tourists. Chicago is quite an anomaly in the midst of Mid West's love affair with chain restaurants. You certainly won't find savvy Chicagoans eating at Applebees, when there is a perfectly distressed looking Spanish restaurant righ...