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, Jun 28, 2012
Red Door and more in this week's Food & Drink
In this week's Food & Drink: Troy Graves's the Red Door, Key Ingredient cattails
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Key Ingredient: cattails
In this week's chef-to-chef challenge, Ian Rossman of Frog N Snail applies French techniques to a marshy weed
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, Jun 19, 2012
Tonight: California craft beer tasting at the Bluebird
Tonight at the Bluebird: California craft beers and cookies
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Why not fine dining in Andersonville?
In this week's Food & Drink: Premise ups the ante in Andersonville, Key Ingredient strawberries and rhubarb
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, Jun 12, 2012
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Key Ingredient: strawberries and rhubarb
In this week's chef challenge, Dave Ford of the Bluebird puts a fruity twist on fish
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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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, Mar 16, 2012
Booze news
Booze news: a tasting of whiskey-barrel-aged beer, In Fine Spirits morphing, a Scottish beer tasting at the Bluebird
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, Mar 15, 2012
The person behind the person behind the bar
Some of Chicago's savviest bartenders detail their favorite drinks, hangover cures, pit stops, and more
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, Jan 31, 2012
Take a Sip: The Obscure Beers of Germany
The Obscure Beers of Germany, a tasting of 13 brews in lesser-known styles, is tonight at the Bluebird
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, Dec 9, 2011
Beer events at the Bluebird and S&M Underground
Upcoming beer events at the Bluebird and S&M's Underground
by Kate Schmidt
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, Oct 21, 2011
An expert's picks for harvest ales
Beverage manager Jason Baldacci (Webster's Wine Bar, the Bluebird, Telegraph Wine Bar) offers some picks for harvest ales.
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, Oct 10, 2011
One Sip: Oktoberfest beers
Beverage director Jason Baldacci (Webster's Wine Bar, the Bluebird, Telegraph Wine Bar) offers his picks for Oktoberfest beers.
by Jason Baldacci
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, Mar 24, 2011
This Week's Food and Drink Events
An ancient beer tasting, a chili cook-off, a paella party, and more.
by Sam Worley
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, Jan 20, 2011
This Week's Food and Drink Events
A Greek food fair, an oyster tasting, a braising class, and more.
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Uncovered and Rediscovered: Stories of Jewish Chicago
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, Dec 9, 2010
This Week's Food and Drink Events
A pastry market, a holiday entree demonstration, and plenty of beer tastings.
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, Sep 15, 2010
This Week's Food and Drink Events
Picnicking on the North Shore, touring Pilsen restaurants, navigating Indian menus, and more.
by Sam Worley
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, Jul 8, 2010
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, Apr 8, 2010
Brewcentric Dining
Good food, superior beer
by Martha Bayne, Paul Schoenwetter, Mike Sula, Laura Levy Shatkin, Tasneem Paghdiwala, and Rachel Klein
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, Apr 2, 2010
Dinner & a Show: Friday 4/2
Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.
by Whet Moser
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No Crossover
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, Feb 18, 2010
Better Bar Food
Eleven gastropubs, from the Bad Apple to the Publican
by Mike Sula, Martha Bayne, and Rob Christopher
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