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, Jan 12, 2012
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At Slurping Turtle, never mind the noodles
In a neighborhood crowded with fauxikayas, Takashi Yagihashi shows how it's done
by Mike Sula
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, Jan 5, 2012
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Barrelhouse Flat: Never mind the piano player
Stephen Cole's cocktails and punches are the real deal at this two-story haunt. Plus: Cantina Laredo, Barbari
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, Dec 8, 2011
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Vera: a celebration of Spanish simplicity
A winning little wine bar represents two restaurant veterans' escape from Carnivale
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, Dec 1, 2011
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The wonder years at Next
With their third menu, Grant Achatz and Dave Beran revisit childhood
by Mike Sula
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, Nov 23, 2011
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At Phillip Foss's El Ideas, balls to all that
The chef ditches food trucking and says hello again to fine dining
by Mike Sula
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, Nov 10, 2011
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Chinatown's subterranean Snack Planet
A new stall in an underground food court offers Sichuanese shashlik and more
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, Oct 20, 2011
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Lao Hunan paints Chinatown red
At Tony Hu's latest spot, Chairman Mao's genocidal resume is glossed over in favor of his love for chiles
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, Oct 6, 2011
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MorSo: from food truck to fine dining
Gaztro-Wagon's Matt Maroni ups the ante
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, Sep 8, 2011
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Roots Handmade Pizza: Quad Cities represent
The case for one of the country's strangest regional pizzas
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, Aug 18, 2011
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At Telegraph: wine on the line
But it's the menu at this Logan Square wine bar that truly shines
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, Aug 4, 2011
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Autre Monde: the "other world" in Berwyn
Generous portions of simple, tasty food from Tony Mantuano proteges
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, Jul 21, 2011
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At the Black Sheep, fine dining, classic punk
But at James Toland's West Town restaurant, it's really the kitchen that rocks.
by Mike Sula
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, Jun 30, 2011
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Perennial Virant's rustic farm-to-table minimalism
Creative, clean flavors—at a cost
by Martha Bayne
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, May 26, 2011
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The Aviary: a defining Chicago experience
Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas take cocktails to the next level
by Mike Sula
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, May 5, 2011
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The Boka group scores again with GT Fish & Oyster
by Mike Sula
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, Apr 7, 2011
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Lure Izakaya Pub: another sign of Chinatown's gastronomic renaissance
At Lure Izakaya Pub, Kee Chan and Eric Aubriot are nailing the drinking food. Now bring on more booze.
by Mike Sula
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, Mar 31, 2011
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Blackbird still flying high
After 14 years, and with a new chef, Paul Kahan's restaurant soars
by Kristina Meyer
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, Mar 3, 2011
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La Taberna Tapas tweaks tradition
But the University Village spot also nails classics like paella.
by Mike Sula
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, Feb 3, 2011
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The Sleeping Tiger Rises
A resurgent Chinatown is epitomized in MingHin Cuisine.
by Mike Sula
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, Jan 20, 2011
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Inovasi makes the North Shore a destination
In John des Rosiers' neighborly restaurant, Lake Bluff has something special
by Kate Schmidt
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