Eat at Joe's

I'm no shopper. Trust me, I've never met a mall I want to revisit. But there's an exception to every rule. For me, it's Trader Joe's (7778 Montgomery Road, Kenwood). I LOVE this store. I have since the day I discovered the Monrovia, Calif.-based chain five years ago in Chicago. I'm reluctant to share this revelation with those of you who are still in the dark about Joe's because the traffic on Montgomery Road is already insane. BUT as a blogger for The Foodie Report, it is my duty. No, it is my honor. And I'm also honored to recommend one of my favorite dishes: Trader Ming's Mandarin Orange Chicken. Find it in the frozen section in the middle of the store. $4.99 for a 22-ounce bag. All you do is heat up the battered chicken and toss it in the mandarin orange ginger sauce. Buy several bags. You won't regret it. And look for future Joe's recommendations on this site.

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