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, Feb 23, 2012
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At Sheeba, an underrepresented cuisine, represented
The Bridgeview spot is one of few local restaurants to feature Yemeni cuisine
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, Feb 16, 2012
BLT American Brasserie: a restaurant for the ditherers
The souped-up Applebee's that is Laurent Tourondel's Chicago entry
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, Feb 9, 2012
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Acadia: getting it right on the near south side
Chef Ryan McCaskey's minimalist Elysium amidst the weeds of a less-traveled part of town
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, Feb 2, 2012
Goosefoot: Occupy Lawrence Avenue
Les Nomades vet Chris Nugent needs to loosen his collar at his new fine-dining spot in Lincoln Square
by Mike Sula
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, Jan 26, 2012
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A new high at Yusho
Artful plates and audacious cocktails from a team of Trotter's vets
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, Jan 19, 2012
Bar Toma: a wine bar for everyone
In trying to appeal to locals and tourists alike, Tony Mantuano's Mag Mile magnet overstretches.
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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
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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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At Ripasso, a war on salt
Pasta pro Theo Gilbert has opened shop in Wicker Park, but where's the flavor?
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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
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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
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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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, Nov 3, 2011
No jacket required at the Pump Room
Can Ian Schrager and Jean-Georges Vongerichten "democratize" the storied Gold Coast boite?
by Mike Sula
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, Oct 27, 2011
The 23 enigma reigns at Michael Jordan's Steak House
A shrine to meat and to MJ
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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 29, 2011
At Barn & Company, it's all about the meat
A barbecue meister brings the goods to Lincoln Park
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, Sep 22, 2011
At Masa Azul, it's the worm's turn
The southwestern menu at takes a backseat to agave at this Logan Square spot
by Mike Sula
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, Sep 15, 2011
Bistro Voltaire: eh, meh
Poor execution undermines French classics at this River North boite
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