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, Apr 17, 2013
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Matthias Merges of Billy Sunday and Yusho and Jeff Mauro of Jam meet for lunch at the neighborhood trailblazer.
by Sarah Nardi
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A bill to label genetically modified foods, and other food news bites
Weak bourbon, strong bacon, and more
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, Jan 22, 2013
Brandade and blini (and corn cakes) at Lincoln Square's Gather
Flapjacks, both corn and potato, stand out on the bread program at this Lincoln Square joint from a couple of fine-dining vets
by Mike Sula
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, Nov 30, 2012
On the restaurant scene: Interurban's hidden treasures
Find your way to Interurban, pastry chef Christine McCabe's Lincoln Park alley takeaway window
by Kate Schmidt
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, Nov 15, 2012
On the restaurant scene: how maybe not to open one
Wanted: $117,325 in Kickstarter pledges, because "why not?"
by Kate Schmidt
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, Sep 7, 2012
Derrick Rose, pizzaiolo, and other food news bites
Toast Charlie Trotter with a vinegar cocktail, and more
by Mike Sula
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, Apr 26, 2012
This week's food and drink events
Pizza-making, beer art, cheese, and more cheese highlight this week's events.
by Daniel Gerzina
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Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar
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Pat Ford
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Eno Wine Room
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Maxwell Street
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Kendall College School of Culinary Arts
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Goose Island
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Metropolitan Brewing
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Dark Lord Day
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Pilsen Social Club
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House of Glunz
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Domaine de Lancyre
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Bistrot Margot
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Chicago French Market
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Saturday Night Live
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Project Runway
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Peach Carr
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Chicago Human Rhythm Project
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Lane Alexander
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Paul Kahan
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Publican Quality Meats
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Mayne Stage Theater
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Chicagogourmet
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David Downie
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River East Arts Center.
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, Jan 27, 2012
Take a Sip: Alex Bachman's Three Arrows
The Yusho barkeep's manhattan is like breakfast cereal with dried cranberries . . . on the Kyber Pass
by Mike Sula
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, Jan 9, 2012
RIP restaurants—including, alas, Gaztro-Wagon
A half dozen restaurants closing ten days into 2012
by Kate Schmidt
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, Jan 4, 2012
Charlie Trotter's, 11 years ago
Martha Bayne's 2001 essay on a visit to Charlie Trotter's
by Sam Worley
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, Nov 15, 2011
Stars are falling
The Michelin Guide Chicago's starred restaurants have been announced.
by Mike Sula
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Bonsoiree
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Courtright's
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Graham Elliot
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Longman & Eagle
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Naha
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, Oct 6, 2011
In this week's restaurant listings: recommended in Lincoln Park
In this week's restaurant listings: affordable recommended restaurants in Lincoln Park.
by Kate Schmidt
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Perennial Virant
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the Counter
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Floriole Cafe & Bakery
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, Jul 20, 2011
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, French fare, hipster poetry, a fashion challenge, and more
by Sam Worley
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Old Town School of Folk Music
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Bags That Rock: Knitting on the Road With Kelley Deal
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West Side Story
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Heshima Kenya
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Maisha Collective
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Billy Dec
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Project Runway
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neckwear
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Grey Goose
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Finch's Beer
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Pure Kitchen Catering
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Dancing in the Library: Body Language
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Bleader
, Nov 15, 2010
The Michelin Betting Pool
Mike Sula's in on the Michelin Guide bet organized by
Chicago
mag dining critic Jeff Ruby.
by Mike Sula
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, Jun 23, 2010
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Charlie Trotter on The Interview Show
Chef Charlie Trotter stopped by "The Interview Show," hosted by Mark Bazer, to discuss his restaurant, his appreciation for today's diners and his (very) early days at the Ground Round.
by Mark Bazer
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Bleader
, Jun 16, 2010
One Bite: Black Garlic at New Chicago Kimchee
Fermented black garlic, a trend in the world of fine dining of late, can also be found in humble housemade form at New Chicago Kimchee.
by Mike Sula
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Restaurant Reviews
, Feb 11, 2010
Sweet Specials
Chicago restaurants offering Valentine's Day dinner
by Reader staff
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Balsan
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Bistro Bordeaux
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Blind Faith Cafe
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Brasserie Jo
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C-House
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Carnivale
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Ceres' Table
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Chen's
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Cyrano's Bistrot & Wine Bar
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David Burke's Primehouse
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Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen
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Deleece
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Deleece Grill Pub
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DMK Burger Bar
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Elate
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Everest
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Fiddlehead Cafe
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Hearty
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In Fine Spirits
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Jacky's on Prairie
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Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
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Knew
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Koi Sushi & Chinese
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Le Colonial
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Marigold
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The Money Shot
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Nacional 27
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Naha
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N9ne Steak House
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O'Donovan's
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Osteria Via Stato
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Park Grill
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People Lounge
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Petterino's
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Quince
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RB Grille
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Rhapsody
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Ria
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
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Sabor Saveur
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Saluté Wine Bar
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Sola
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Sushi Taiyo
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Tavern on Rush
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Taxim
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Tocco
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Trader Vic's
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Uncommon Ground on Devon
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Vie
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Zealous
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Lush
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Lush
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Saluté Wine Bar
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Food & Drink Column
, Feb 11, 2010
How to Drink With Dessert
We asked local experts to help us appreciate wine's sweet side.
by Anne Spiselman
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, Jun 1, 2009
Video
La Quercia's Acorn Edition coming soon
The new Sky Full of Bacon vidcast profiles the august Iowa prosciutto makers
by Mike Sula
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Bleader
, Mar 5, 2007
Boka's brand-new menu
Giuseppe Tentori, for nine years chef de cuisine at Charlie Trotter's, unveiled his new menu at Boka today.
by Kate Schmidt
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