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Rick Bayless and Crew Go on Vacation

Chicago needs al pastor like this...
Chicago needs al pastor like this… Photo: @Rick_Bayless

July is apparently the month of vacations for Chicago chefs. Rick Bayless has closed Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, and Xoco and flown down 38 people from his crew for his 22nd annual Mexico staff trip. Unlike other chefs who take much needed breaks, Bayless will not rest or stop tweeting. So you can follow along with them on the bus, lust after some al pastor tacos from El Farolito, peek out Bayless’s hotel room window, and gaze over a menu for an insect festival. The crew will be back to reopen all three restaurants by Thursday, July 8. For now, how do you say jealous in Spanish? [@Rick_Bayless]

Rick Bayless and Crew Go on Vacation