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Food and Photos from Fat Rice

Images from Chicago's Fat Rice, Andrew Knowlton's pick for 2013's fourth best restaurant in America
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    Fat Rice

    Clay pots are used to make the signature dish at Fat Rice. "Their shape lets heat reach all around the sides," says chef Abraham Conlon, "and the glazed interior helps brown the rice."

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    Smacked Cucumber Pickles

    Bruising the cucumbers helps break down their flesh, which is then better able to absorb the flavor of the marinade.

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    Ginger-Lime Cauliflower

    The Indian flavors of this dish combine cooling spices (fennel, coriander) with the heat of a jalapeño.

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    Staff Uniforms

    "I used to think branded shirts were only for chains. But now all the cool kids are doing it." --Andrew Knowlton

Deputy Editor. Andrew has worked at Bon Appétit since, like, forever (2000 to be exact). He oversees the magazine's restaurant coverage, including the annual Hot 10 list, and writes the rather opinionated Foodist column that has run in the magazine since 2008. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and ... Read More
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