Kate Schmidt
Bio:
I'm an associate editor at the Reader, where I've been since 2000. Currently I work on food and drink coverage and edit Deanna Isaacs's culture column. I blog on the restaurant scene, politics, and sundry other subjects.
I'm an associate editor at the Reader, where I've been since 2000. Currently I work on food and drink coverage and edit Deanna Isaacs's culture column. I blog on the restaurant scene, politics, and sundry other subjects.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 17, 2013
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The mojo's still working at Cafecito
Philip Ghantous, actor and owner of Cafecito, is opening a second location in the Loop.
- Food & Drink, Cocktail Challenge, Jan 11, 2013
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Cocktail Challenge: Shiitake mushrooms
Masa Azul’s Jenny Kessler gives a tequila flip an earthy twist.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 11, 2013
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Look out, Subway—here comes the banh mi
The humble banh mi sandwich extends its reach.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 9, 2013
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Reader exclusive: A Google chat with Kim Jong-un
The North Korean leader stumbles upon a Reader post. A Gchat ensues.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 7, 2013
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Kim Jong-un to Richardson: Is Depardieu coming with?
Kim Jong-un hopes to see French actor Gerard Depardieu accompanying Bill Richardson and Eric Schmidt on their controversial humanitarian flight to North Korea
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 4, 2013
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Sayonara, Mizu Yakitori & Sushi Lounge
RIP Mizu Yakitori & Sushi Lounge
- Food & Drink, Cocktail Challenge, Dec 27, 2012
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Cocktail Challenge: falernum
Rodan’s Eric Chaleff soothes his flu with a teacup full of rum
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 20, 2012
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Asado Coffee keeps pouring it on
Lakeview's Asado Coffee Roasters has plans to branch out
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 19, 2012
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Lessons from Mitzi Scott
More testimony from Mitzi Scott, counselor and recovering addict
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 14, 2012
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More local options for African cuisines
Lake Langano, Den Den, Palace Gate, and other notable African restaurants
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 12, 2012
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High tea, photo cubes, and other thrifty gift ideas
More local gift ideas for under $25
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 6, 2012
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At Logan Square's Reno, artisan bagels, wood-fired pizzas, and other things worth carrying cash for
New on the restaurant scene: Johnny Anderes's Reno
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 5, 2012
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"Go ahead and drink as much as you want and can"
Make like the Finns and take a coffee break—it's good for you
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 30, 2012
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On the restaurant scene: Interurban's hidden treasures
Find your way to Interurban, pastry chef Christine McCabe's Lincoln Park alley takeaway window
- Food & Drink, Cocktail Challenge, Nov 29, 2012
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Cocktail Challenge: egg white
Adolfo Calderon of Public House whips up a fairy-tale cocktail
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 27, 2012
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The Christmas countdown
The U.S. Department of Consumer Enforcement would like to remind you that Christmas is just four weeks away
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 24, 2012
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On the restaurant scene: Tortoise Club, Fat Rice, and other recent openings
Tortoise Club, Fat Rice, and other recent restaurant openings
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 22, 2012
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The Alexandria Quartet: inedible
Lawrence Durrell's Justine, my nominee for novelistic turkey of the ages.
- Food & Drink, Cocktail Challenge, Nov 21, 2012
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Cocktail Challenge: plum
Monica Dim makes an instant vacation
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 15, 2012
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On the restaurant scene: how maybe not to open one
Wanted: $117,325 in Kickstarter pledges, because "why not?"
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