A Supermodel's Take on Doc B's Fresh Kitchen
Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen has only been open for a short while, but it’s already amassed acclaim for its reputable approach to wholesome, fresh cookery. From nourishing breakfast sandwiches and noodle bowls to crisp cocktails and locally sourced mise en place, Doc B’s talks the talk and walks the walk. The Gold Coast newcomer is drawing attention from some notable clientele as well, earning accolades from the likes of model and reality TV star Joanna Krupa, who stopped in for dinner on a recent trip to Chicago. Here’s the dish on Doc B’s from Krupa herself.
Matt Kirouac: Tell me about your experience at Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen. How did it go and what did you like about the restaurant?
Joanna Krupa: I loved the casual yet still sophisticated atmosphere, friendly staff and fresh, locally sourced food. I’ve never been anywhere like it and the concept is unlike anything I’ve seen. When you go in, you order off of digital screens, pick your own seat, and the food is delivered to your table.
Kirouac: What did you eat and how did you like it?
Krupa: I had their Wok Out Bowl. It’s veggies and then you pick what kind of protein, sauce, and rice or noodles you want. I loved it. The fish was so fresh and the noodles were the best I’ve had. I later learned that their Shanghai lo main noodles are shipped in from San Francisco because they make the best ones in the country! I also couldn’t resist their French fries.
Kirouac: What are one or two things on the menu that you didn’t get a chance to try that you would like to try on your next visit?
Krupa: If I wanted to indulge, the classic grilled cheese. Who doesn’t love grilled cheese sandwiches? If I wanted something a bit healthier, the #1 tuna salad. It’s served with avocados, cucumbers, and mangos with a ginger vinaigrette.
Kirouac: Why do you like restaurants such as Doc B’s?
Krupa: I love that more restaurants are starting to carry fresh food from quality producers. You feel better about the meal you ate when it just came from the farm versus the freezer. It takes a little more effort to run a restaurant like that, but I think people definitely appreciate the difference in taste and quality.
Kirouac: Doc B’s serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. What’s your favorite meal of the day and why? Which meal would you be most eager to come here for?
Krupa: Dinner is my favorite meal because it’s nice to come home and unwind with a great meal after a long day of meetings or shooting. Next time I’m in Chicago, I would love to come back to Doc B’s for dinner.
Kirouac: Cocktails, wines, and beers. Doc B’s does it all. What’s your go-to beverage?
Krupa: Something light and fresh. I really want to try one cocktail they have called The Natural. It has strawberries and mint.
Kirouac: Doc B’s is a seasonally focused restaurant with menus that shift per ingredient availability. What is your favorite season for dining and why?
Krupa: Definitely summer. Luckily I live in warmer weather, so I can eat outside almost year round. I also enjoy summer produce and fresh fruit.
Kirouac: A big part of Doc B’s mantra is wholesome, balanced living, and diet. How do you find that balance in your day-to-day?
Krupa: Between traveling across the world and shooting for Real Housewives, I find balance by trying to fit in something I love to do each day. Often that’s playing with my dogs, getting lunch with friends, talking to my mom and sister, or hitting the gym. I always try and fit in a little me time so I don’t get too stressed out.
Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen
100 E. Walton Street, Chicago
(312) 626-1300
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