On a budget? Get your fill at these 37 Chicago cheap eats favorites.
Michael Nagrant
By J.P. Anderson, Michael Nagrant, Lisa Shames and K . Tighe
The Frugal Gourmet
Dining out in Chicago doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg; you just need to know where the deals are. From two-fisted cheeseburgers and fabulous falafel to mouthwatering pulled pork, these are some of the best eats in town—and they can all be had for less than 15 bucks. Popeye may have the most formidable forearms around, but his famed Popeye’s Chicken has nothing on the Korean-spiced Seoul Sassy Fried poultry ($11.95) at new Lakeview spot Crisp. Chopped into nuggets, laced with ginger, soy, garlic...
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