Savanna Restaurant | Chicago, IL

This place has to be a hidden gem. I had never came across it until my little cousin wanted to go on a brunch date. We actually intended to go somewhere else but this was definitely a good choice. What we ordered: Red Velvet pancakes, vanilla milkshake, mango/strawberry smoothie and Llapingachos Benedict.

For me the star of the show was the Llapingachos Benny, made with Ecuadorian potatoes cakes, grill tomatoes, pork chorizo, poached eggs and chipotle hollandaise with house potatoes served on the side. I switched the pork chorizo for turkey, which was very flavorful and not lacking—I switched the potatoes for fresh fruit. The only thing that would have made this even more irresistible was if it were served more hot to temperature. Now I will say what turned it up a notch was adding some Cholula hot sauce, excellent flavor component.

The service was good and the restaurant gives family vibes. #foodieapproved