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, Dec 16, 2010
The Best Restaurants of 2010
The Girl & the Goat, Kith & Kin, The Purple Pig, Big Star, and more
by Mike Sula, Anne Spiselman, Martha Bayne, Kristina Meyer, and David Hammond
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, May 12, 2011
Next Restaurant: exquisite, and ephemeral
by Mike Sula
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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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, Sep 8, 2011
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Roots Handmade Pizza: Quad Cities represent
The case for one of the country's strangest regional pizzas
by Mike Sula
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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
by Mike Sula
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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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, May 5, 2011
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The Boka group scores again with GT Fish & Oyster
by Mike Sula
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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
by Mike Sula
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, Nov 12, 2009
The Food Issue: The Best New Restaurants of 2009
From Browntrout to Zebda
by Mike Sula, Anne Spiselman, Martha Bayne, and David Hammond
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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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, Jul 15, 2010
Best of Chinatown
Ten recommended restaurants
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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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, Aug 12, 2010
Pinoy Pleasures
Eleven Filipino restaurants
by David Hammond, Mike Sula, Jenny B. Davis, Laura Levy Shatkin, and Gary Wiviott
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Cid's Ma Mon Luk
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Dolce
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Mom's Bake Shop
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Uncle Mike's Place
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Village Creamery
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, Aug 17, 2011
The Next chapter: Tour of Thailand
Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas deliver subtle surprises at their restaurant’s latest incarnation
by Mike Sula
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, Sep 1, 2011
Al Dente: to the tooth
A Spiaggia vet stakes a claim in an underserved northwest-side neighborhood
by Mike Sula
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Javier Perez
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, Jul 21, 2011
Top Thai
Sticky Rice, Spoon, TAC Quick, and five more authentic spots
by Laura Levy Shatkin and Nicholas Day
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, May 27, 2010
Summer Guide: (Not Just) Ice Cream
Frozen treats, from humble soft-serve to Taiwanese shaved "snowflake ice"
by Reader staff
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, Jun 3, 2010
Alfresco!
Our annual, invaluable guide to outdoor dining
by Reader staff
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Bonsoiree Cafe & Delicacies
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Bourgeois Pig
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The Chicago Firehouse
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Chief O'Neill's
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Deleece
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Dick's Last Resort
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Dunlays on the Square
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Enoteca Roma
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Feed
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Folklore
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Fontana Grill & Wine Bar
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Fulton's on the River
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Got Spaghetti?
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Halsted's Bar & Grill
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The Handlebar
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Heartland Cafe
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Jam
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Juicy Wine Company
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Jury's
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LM Le Restaurant
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Longman & Eagle
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Lutz Continental Cafe & Pastry Shop
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M. Henry
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Market
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May Street Cafe
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Moody's Pub
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Nightwood
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90 Miles Cuban Cafe
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90 Miles Cuban Cafe
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NoMi
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Old Oak Tap
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The Orbit Room
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Las Palmas
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Park Grill
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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
by Mike Sula
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, Aug 19, 2010
In the Neighborhood
Restaurants in Bridgeport and Back of the Yards
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Amelia's Bar & Grill
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La Cecina
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Cobblestones Bar and Grill
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Ed's Potsticker House
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Han 202
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Kevin's Hamburger Heaven
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Maxwell Street Depot
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Nana
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Ramova Grill
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