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, Aug 6, 2012
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Key Ingredient: huitlacoche
Elissa Narow of Perennial Virant goes for the gray with corn smut
by Julia Thiel
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, Jul 26, 2012
Graham Elliot Bistro: the brand goes on, and more in this week's Food & Drink
In this week's Food & Drink: Graham Elliot Bowles's latest homage to self, Key Ingredient chicken gizzards
by Kate Schmidt
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Key Ingredient: chicken gizzards
Sprout's Jeffrey Sills takes a read of the entrails
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, Jul 11, 2012
Nella's return and more in this week's Food & Drink
Nella Grassano returns with Pizzeria da Nella Cucina Napoletana, Key Ingredient Bailey's
by Kate Schmidt
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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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, May 30, 2012
Frog N Snail leaps and slithers
Dale Levitski follows up Sprout with an unpredictable midwestern bistro menu
by Mike Sula
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, Mar 22, 2012
A fried-chicken-eating contest and more food and drink events this week:
A Templeton Rye documentary,
The Beat Cop's Guide to Chicago Eats
, a survivalist's supper, and more.
by Daniel Gerzina
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Capone's Whiskey: The Story of Templeton Rye
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Gaper's Block
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Andrew Huff
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Kristian Day
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the Southern
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Francesca's Forno
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Fred Noe
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Fear No Art
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Naomi Beckwith
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Three Aces
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Matt Troost
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Stacy Bowie
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Edith Yokley
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What's Brewing in Chicago? The Politics of Beer
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Elizabeth Garibay
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Chicago History Museum
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Tales
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and Towns
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Pete Crowley
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Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
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The Stew Supper Club
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Darkroom
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Sepia
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Green City Market
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Growing Power
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Desserts for Deserts
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Hoosier Mama Pie Company
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Katherine Anne Confections
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Uncommon Ground
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Fresh Moves
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, Dec 17, 2010
This Week in Food & Drink: Best New Restaurants, Key Ingredient: Geraniums, Saigon Sisters, and more
Best new restaurants of 2010, Key Ingredient chef's challenge: geraniums, Saigon Sisters, and more
by Kate Schmidt
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Paul Kahan
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Branch 27
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John Manion
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Girl & the Goat
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Stephanie Izard
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Henri
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Pasticceria Natalina
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Natalie Zarzour
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Pipeworks Brewing Company
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, Dec 16, 2010
110 Tasty Things From 2010
What I ate this year that I can't forget.
by Mike Sula
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Cafe LaGuardia
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Henri
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Armi
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Vincent
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Kukulu Market
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La Boulangerie
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City Provisions Deli
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Fina Estampa
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J.P. Graziano
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Pork Shopee
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Lillie's Q
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Meatyballs Mobile
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Black Dog
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Girl & the Goat
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Ruby's Fast Food
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Ruxbin
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Buen Sabor
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La Lagartija Taqueria
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Taco Chino
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Del Seoul
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George's Kabab. Danny's Restaurant
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Shawarma Inn
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Taza Bakery
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Kith & Kin
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Sanabel Bakery
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Ba Le
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Roelli Cheese Haus' Dunbarton Blue
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Cumin
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Cookie Bar
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Mapo Restaurant
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Baylor watermelons
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Floriole
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Aripo's
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Sable
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The Whistler
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The Drawing Room
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Kovel Distillery
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Aldino's
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Jibek Jolu
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Acre
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Gilt Bar
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Tao Ran Ju
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Franks 'n' Dawgs
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Pollo Vagabundo
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Burton's Maple Syrup
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Mick Klug Farms
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Revolution Brewery
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Longman & Eagle
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Custom House
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Ceres Table
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Nella Pizzeria Napoletana
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Phillip Foss
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Lokal
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Mac and Min's
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Hearty
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Chad Doll
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Clint Rogers
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Matty Eggleston
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Eric Hay
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Upland Cheese Company
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Bar Deville
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Avli Esiatorio
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Torishin
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Merla's Kitchen
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This Little Piggy
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Mama Bazell's
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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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Ria
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Sprout
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, Jan 30, 2010
Dinner & a Show: Saturday, 1/30
Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.
by Whet Moser
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Gates of Slumber
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Thai Village
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Magda Mayas
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Heaven Gallery
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Birchwood Kitchen
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The Third Man
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The Odd Man Out
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film noir
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Music Box
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El Tapatio
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The Chaser
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Sprout
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Talk Derby To Me
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Windy City Rollers
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Wishbone
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The Train
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16th Street Theater
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Czech Plaza
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Busch Fest
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Mary's Attic at Hamburger Mary's
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Hopleaf
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, Jan 21, 2010
Recommended
Under chef Dale Levitski, Sprout takes root
Plus: Nella's masterful Neapolitan and Kith & Kin
by Mike Sula
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Scott Harris
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Kith and Kin
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David Carrier
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Andrew Brochu
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Bakin' and Eggs
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Conoce Mi Panama
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Crepe Crave
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Katakana and Koko Sushi Bar
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Lokal
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Melanthios Greek Char House
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RB Grille
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Sweet Station
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Theatre Cafe
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, Nov 14, 2009
Too New to Review: Big Stars, Top Chefs, and More
The reopened Sprout, plus Big Star, DMK Burger, and other restaurants too new to review.
by Kate Schmidt
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Big Star
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Terry Alexander
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Donnie Madia
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Paul Kahan
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Michael Rubel
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Violet Hour
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DMK Burger Bar
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Michael Kornick
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Katakana
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Manghal
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Melanthios Greek Char House
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DeColores
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