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, Jan 17, 2013
The mojo's still working at Cafecito
Philip Ghantous, actor and owner of Cafecito, is opening a second location in the Loop.
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, Jan 11, 2013
Look out, Subway—here comes the banh mi
The humble banh mi sandwich extends its reach.
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, Jan 4, 2013
Sayonara, Mizu Yakitori & Sushi Lounge
RIP Mizu Yakitori & Sushi Lounge
by Kate Schmidt
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, Dec 20, 2012
Asado Coffee keeps pouring it on
Lakeview's Asado Coffee Roasters has plans to branch out
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, Nov 8, 2012
On the restaurant scene: don your Michelin bibs
Chicago-area restaurants wearing this year's Michelin Bib Gourmand, from Ada St. to Yolo
by Kate Schmidt
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, Nov 1, 2012
On the restaurant scene: OON makes a splash without even opening
Matt Eversman, the former Saigon Sisters chef behind the possibly forthcoming OON, continues to confound and amaze.
by Kate Schmidt
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, Oct 25, 2012
Follow the fish maw, Cocktail Challenge soy sauce, and more in this week's Food & Drink
In this week's Food & Drink: Andy's Thai Kitchen, Cocktail Challenge soy sauce, Beer & Metal, and more
by Kate Schmidt
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, Sep 21, 2012
Boystown frites and more in this week's Food & Drink
In this week's Food & Drink: Boystown's Wood, Key Ingredient curly parsley
by Kate Schmidt
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, Aug 31, 2012
Chicago's only Yunnanese restaurant and more in this week's Food & Drink
In this week's Food & Drink: Tony Hu's new Lao Yunnan, Cocktail Challenge chicken bouillon
by Kate Schmidt
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, Aug 23, 2012
Attack of the gourmet squirrel
A gray squirrel with discriminating taste menaces local publicist Jenn Galdes
by Kate Schmidt
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Acadia
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, Aug 22, 2012
Interview with Carol Sciurus, eastern gray squirrel
Asking a squirrel what she thinks about Mike Sula's "Chicken of the trees"
by Tal Rosenberg
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, Aug 21, 2012
Letter to the editor: Carnivorous Anthropocentrism!
When we write about carnivorousness, Brien Comerford can be counted on to take the bait
by Jerome Ludwig
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, Aug 20, 2012
Starting today on the Bleader: Squirrels Week
The chicken of the tree invades the Bleader
by Tal Rosenberg
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, Jul 18, 2012
A peasant's revolt and more in this week's Food & Drink
In this week's Food & Drink: Mike Sula turns up his nose at the Peasantry, Cocktail Challenge shrimp paste
by Kate Schmidt
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Alex Brunacci
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Sunda
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Dragon Ranch Moonshine & BBQ
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, Jun 20, 2012
Critics' Picks
Best Appetizer on Which Reasonable Critics Can Disagree
Fried lemon, onion, and jalapeño at Fish Bar
by Sam Worley
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, Jun 13, 2012
Why not fine dining in Andersonville?
In this week's Food & Drink: Premise ups the ante in Andersonville, Key Ingredient strawberries and rhubarb
by Kate Schmidt
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In Fine Spirits
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Brian Runge
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Graham Elliot
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Luke LeFiles
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the Aviary
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the Office
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Mike Sula
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Key Ingredient
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Dave Ford
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the Bluebird
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strawberries
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rhubarb
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Ian Rossman
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Dale Levitski
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Frog N Snail
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, Jun 6, 2012
The Philly cheesesteak makes good
In this week's Food & Drink: Monti's redeems the Philadelphia cheesesteak for Chicagoans, Cocktail Challenge canned tuna
by Kate Schmidt
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Rockit Ranch Productions
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James Gottwald
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Jennifer Monti
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Lincoln Square
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Philadelphia cheesesteak
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Cocktail Challenge
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Ronnie Higgins
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Bar DeVille
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Bangers & Lace
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Vie
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Gilt Bar
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, Jun 1, 2012
Frogs and snails: try this at home?
For intrepid cooks only,
Joy of Cooking
's instructions for preparing frog legs and snails
by Kate Schmidt
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Frog N Snail
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Dale Levitski
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Joy of Cooking
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, Jun 1, 2012
Frog N Snail: who needs a world changer?
In this week's Food & Drink: Dale Levitski's casual, creative Frog N Snail and a sheep's-milk push pop from Wit pastry chef Toni Roberts
by Kate Schmidt
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