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, Jun 2, 2011
Good eats in West Town
by Izidora Angel, Martha Bayne, Mike Sula, and Emily Withrow
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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 26, 2011
Next, Ing, Haymarket Pub & Brewery, and other Fulton Market restaurants
by Kathie Bergquist, Julia Thiel, Mike Sula, and Martha Bayne
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, May 19, 2011
Madison's Nostrano
Destination dining from husband-and-wife vets of Blackbird and Boka
by Mike Sula
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, May 19, 2011
Alfresco: 25 notable spots for outdoor dining
by Reader staff
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The Chicago Firehouse
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In Fine Spirits
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, May 12, 2011
Next Restaurant: exquisite, and ephemeral
by Mike Sula
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, May 12, 2011
Taste Test: The intern and the food critic on the Doughnut Vault
Is the relative energy required to obtain boutique doughnuts proportional to one's appreciation of them?
by Mike Sula and Asher Klein
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, May 5, 2011
Cheese, Please: Spots with a fine selection
by Mike Sula, Julia Thiel, Martha Bayne, David Hammond, Laura Levy Shatkin, and Anne Spiselman
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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 14, 2011
Listings: Spots for Seafood
From shrimp shacks to supper clubs
by David Hammond, Martha Bayne, Mike Sula, Laura Levy Shatkin, Cliff Doerksen, Nicholas Day, Kate Schmidt, and Anne Spiselman
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Davis Street Fishmarket
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Glenn's Diner
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Half Shell
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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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, Apr 7, 2011
Restaurant listings: Japanese restaurants, from izakayas to noodle shops to sushi joints
by Mike Sula, Kristina Meyer, and Kate Schmidt
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Arami
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Bob San
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Chizakaya
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Gyu-Kaku
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Izakaya Sankyu Japanese Restaurant
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Katsu
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Kirumaya Japanese Kitchen
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Mitsuwa Marketplace
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Takashi
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Tampopo
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Tori Shin
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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 31, 2011
New Too: Bia for Mia, Fork, Gosu, and five more recently opened restaurants
by Izidora Angel, Julia Thiel, Mike Sula, and Sam Worley
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Kai Sushi
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Kanela Breakfast Club
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, Mar 24, 2011
Hubbard Inn: a forgettable feast
Scrum at the bar and see and be seen
by Mike Sula
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River North
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Ernest Hemingway
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, Mar 17, 2011
Bistronomic v. Paris Club: to each his own
Martial Noguier's classy boite vies with the Melman boys' clubby French grab bag
by Mike Sula
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, Mar 10, 2011
Barrio Urban Taqueria & Taco Joint Urban Taqueria and Cantina
Two north-side "urban" taquerias take their cue from Big Star.
by Kate Schmidt
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, Mar 3, 2011
Recommended
La Taberna Tapas tweaks tradition
But the University Village spot also nails classics like paella.
by Mike Sula
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Gustavo Castaneda
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Ole Lounge
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, Feb 24, 2011
Wasabi wastes a veteran's skills
The talents of Hiromich Sasaki are underused at this Logan Square BYO.
by Rob Lopata
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, Feb 17, 2011
The "Belgish" bistro Leopold launches in West Town
A paean to rabbit, beer, and frites
by Mike Sula
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