#chicago-food-scene

#chicago-food-scene

The Filipino food scene in Chicago is fully in its boom era, with many establishments highlighting homegrown flavors in the city and even more infusing them into pastries and more. As a Philippine native who moved to the U.S. in 2024, I try to introduce dishes that equally deserve spotlight in equal measure to lumpia and adobo. When people ask me what I miss most from home, there's one dish that comes to mind: sisig.

Arguably one of the most enticing on-screen moments in the series is when Marcus nails that chocolate layer cake in Season One. But, behind the scenes, Lionel Boyce (the actor who portrays Marcus) didn't bake the cake. It was crafted by Sarah Mispagel-Lustbader, co-owner of local Chicago sandwich shop Loaf Lounge. Mispagel-Lustbader acts as "The Bear's" pastry consultant, and even helped Boyce hone his cake-frosting skills for the close-up piping shots.

groups that are on the ground here in Chicagoland, helping people understand their rights, whether they're citizens, residents, or undocumented.