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Feb 22, 2018
The Moonlighter fills Logan Square's burger and sports bar gap—and it's surprisingly pleasant
The Scofflaw Group's latest venture is a casual neighborhood bar with a killer patio.
By Julia Thiel
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Moonlighter
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Scofflaw Group
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Logan Square
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sports bar
,
patio
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Bleader
Aug 31, 2017
Stella’s Batting Cages hits it out of the park with Major League Baseball snack foods—and sushi
Robin Choi chefs up a suburban snack bar.
By Mike Sula
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Food Chain
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Stellas Batting Cages
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baseballs
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street food
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sushi
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Korean food
,
softball
,
fries
,
hot dogs
,
poutine corn dogs
,
fried chicken soft-shell crab
,
pork belly
,
burgers
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Robin Choi
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Kabocha
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Japonais by Morimoto
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Yusho
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Boka group
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Dokku
,
Randa Shin
,
Furious Spoon
Blogs
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Bleader
Jul 18, 2016
The U.S. Pizza Museum, Adler After Dark, and more things to do this week in Chicago
Burgers and Beer 5K, Summer Night Market, and more happenings from July 18-21.
By Marc Daalder
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Arts
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Do This
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Pitchfork
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Republican National Convention
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Burgers
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Beer
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5K
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Soldier Field
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Joan Jett
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Heart
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Blackhearts
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Cheap Trick
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FirstMerit Bank Pavilion
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Museum of Contemporary Art
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Whistler
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U.S. Pizza Museum
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Thalia Hall
,
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John Koethe
,
David Trinidad
,
Seminary Co-op Bookstore
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adler planetarium
,
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Salonathon
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Beauty Bar
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Witness
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Michael Darling
Blogs
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Bleader
Mar 2, 2016
Tacos
and
burgers? Albany Park's T&B Grill makes the menu mash-up work
A Mexican-American fusion restaurant serves tacos, burgers, and not much else—good thing they're top-notch.
By Julia Thiel
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Food Chain
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T&B Grill
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Albany Park
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Mexican American fusion
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tacos
,
burgers
,
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Blogs
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Bleader
Oct 26, 2015
The Biscuit Man's roasted lamb naan roll is a subcontinental surprise
There are two sides to the Long Room's kitchen, Sidecar
By Mike Sula
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Food Chain
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One Bite
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Bar food
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The Long Room
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Sidecar
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Diner Grill
,
the slinger
,
Indian food
,
burgers
,
fries
,
cili
,
chili mac
,
mac and cheese
,
poutine
,
Zeeshan Shah
,
Kyle Schrage
,
Jim Torres
Blogs
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Bleader
Dec 22, 2014
Shake Shack isn't too bad at all
The burger chain New Yorkers starve in line for isn't worth the wait—but it's pretty good.
By Mike Sula
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Food & Drink
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Shake Shack
,
Danny Meyer
,
ShackBurger
,
SmokeShack
,
burgers
,
hamburgers
,
In-N-Out Burger
,
Titus Ruscitti
,
Umami Burger
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Bang Bang Pie Shop
,
Vosges
,
Glazed and Infused
,
Publican Quality Meats
,
Vienna Beef
Blogs
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Bleader
Nov 26, 2014
Ron Swanson is the spirit animal of Whisk
Brothers Rick and David Rodriguez are doing brunch, burgers, and breakfast for dinner in Ukrainian Village.
By Julia Thiel
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Food & Drink
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Whisk
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ron swanson
,
parks and recreation
,
rick rodriguez
,
david rodriguez
,
brunch
,
breakfast for dinner
,
burgers
,
ukrainian village
,
chicago
,
damen
Blogs
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Bleader
Nov 19, 2014
Is Umami Burger the most overrated burger chain in town?
L.A.'s hot new burger chain lands in Wicker Park—with a thud
By Mike Sula
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Food & Drink
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Umami Burger
,
umami
,
burgers
,
Shake Shack
,
Adam Fleischman
,
Tony Chen
,
Los Angeles Magazine
,
Kikunae Ikeda
,
Rice 'N Bread
,
Kuma's
,
In-N-Out Burger
,
truffles
,
truffle oil
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Bleader
Nov 12, 2014
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Wrigleyville diner Rice 'n Bread is putting an American spin on Korean short-rib patties
Worlds collide—and fit neatly between a pretzel bun—at Rice 'n Bread.
By Mike Sula
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Food Chain
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Food & Drink
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Rice 'n Bread
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Hamburger King
,
galbi
,
tteokgalbi
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takalbi
,
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Korean food
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Japanese food
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egg rol
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yet ca mein
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bul dak
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fire chicken
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Nisei Lounge
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Video
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Restaurant Review
May 23, 2014
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Joe Fish, Rosebud Restaurants' new seafood house, is for ballers
Few people seem to have mourned the passing of Rosebud Trattoria—but something more current has taken its place.
By Mike Sula
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Restaurant Reviews
,
Joe Fish
,
Rosebud
,
Centro Ristorante
,
Alex Dana
,
Grant Pick
,
Chicago Reader
,
River North
,
Chicago Sun-Times
,
Michael Sneed
,
Rosebud Steakhouse
,
Rosebud Prime
,
Carmine's
,
portions
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Italian restaurants
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fish
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Nico Osteria
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service
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entrees
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oysters
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,
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Pamesan cheese
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crab
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crab cakes
,
lobster
,
avocado
,
lamb
,
chicken
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steak
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burgers
,
sea bass
,
prosciutto
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branzino
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Dover sole
,
wild rice
,
bouillabaisse
,
squid
,
mussels
,
clams
,
shrimp
,
pasta
,
rice
,
linguine alle vongole
,
risotto
,
tomatoes
,
ramps
,
Bang Bang Pie
,
cocktails
,
biscuits
,
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,
cheesecake
,
pecan pie
,
pies
,
ricotta cheese
,
honey
,
almonds
,
blackberries
,
cake
,
Recommended
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Restaurant Review
Apr 11, 2014
Spritz Burger: Last seat on the burger bandwagon
The Hearty Boys team up with pastry chef Gale Gand for a burger joint.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Restaurant Reviews
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Spritz Burger
,
Lakeview
,
Dan Smith
,
Steve McDonagh
,
Hearty Boys
,
Gale Gand
,
Tru
,
burgers
,
Malort
,
cocktails
,
Hearty
,
spritzers
,
pastry chefs
,
desserts
,
beef
,
Kuma's
,
poutine
,
bread pudding
,
cheese
,
eggs
,
hollandaise sauce
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Spam
,
lettuce
,
tomatoes
,
chutney
,
turkey
,
turkey burgers
,
beets
,
panko
,
shrimp
,
chicken
,
liver
,
bread
,
garlic
,
batter
,
fried chicken
,
brisket
,
root beer
,
latkes
,
mac 'n' cheese
,
Cheetos
,
tator tots
,
lemon meringue pie
,
pies
,
syrups
,
bitters
,
soda siphons
,
gine
,
port
,
amaro
,
rum
,
batavia
Food & Drink
,
Restaurant Review
Apr 4, 2014
Bottlefork: A fine chef meets the Dec
Kevin Hickey, formerly of Allium, joins forces with Rockit Ranch.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Restaurant Reviews
,
Bottlefork Bar & Kitchen
,
River North
,
Kevin Hickey
,
Billy Dec
,
food writers
,
restaurant critics
,
Rockit Ranch Productions
,
Dragon Ranch
,
Allium
,
Rockit Burger Bar
,
burgers
,
Wrigleyville
,
burgers
,
menus
,
snacks
,
cocktails
,
whiskey
,
rum
,
bourbon
,
beer
,
salt
,
pasta
,
chicken
,
chicken meatballs
,
quail eggs
,
bratwurst
,
rabbit
,
cornmeal
,
poutine
,
potatoes
,
kale
,
squash
,
pork
,
beef
,
lamb
,
chorizo
,
ham
,
po'boy
,
foie gras
,
oysters
,
lobster
,
Bottlefork
,
octopus
,
potato salad
,
beans
,
brussels sprouts
Blogs
,
Bleader
Feb 12, 2014
Buzz Burgers, Barrels & Beer: Eccentric burgers, BYO
A North Center eatery ventures far beyond the traditional burger.
By Jillian Sandler
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Food Chain
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Food & Drink
,
Buzz Burgers
,
Barrels & Beer
,
North Center
,
Blue Stem Martini Lounge
,
doughnut burger
,
ramen burger
,
burgers
,
BYO
Food & Drink
,
Restaurant Review
Feb 1, 2014
Recommended
At Paul Kahan's Nico Osteria, two worlds collide with a bang
Can rusticity thrive inside a refined Gold Coast hotel? You betcha.
By Mara Shalhoup
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Restaurant Reviews
,
Nico Osteria
,
One Off Hospitality Group
,
Gold Coast
,
hotels
,
Big Star
,
Blackbird
,
Avec
,
The Publican
,
burgers
,
Erling Wu-Bower
,
Italian restaurants
,
rusticity
,
Thompson Hotel
,
bars
,
bourbons
,
Pappy Van Winkle
,
kitchen counter seating
,
mussels
,
ciabatta
,
salt
,
Rick Bayless
,
bucatini
,
squid ink
,
sardines
,
fish
,
triangolini
,
menus
,
fettunta
,
bruschetta
,
starters
,
pastas
,
entrees
,
crudo
,
octopus
,
crab
,
sformato
,
sunchokes
,
lobster
,
branzino
,
service
,
turnips
,
greens
,
wine lists
,
Italian wines
,
Greek wines
,
Karydas Xinomavro
,
meat
,
pork belly
,
swordfish
,
sartu di riso
,
arancini
,
risotto balls
,
Amanda Rockman
,
desserts
,
affogato
,
gelato
,
sorbet
,
cocktails
,
Recommended
Food & Drink
,
Restaurant Review
Jan 10, 2014
Summer House Santa Monica masters California artifice
The newest restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You is among the empire's most atmospherically successful.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Restaurant Reviews
,
Summer House Santa Monica
,
Lincoln Park
,
Lettuce Entertain You
,
LEY
,
artifice
,
atmosphere
,
M Street Kitchen
,
design
,
decor
,
burgers
,
In-N-Out Burger
,
restraint
,
Jeff Mahin
,
Stella Barra Pizzeria
,
Do-Rite Donuts
,
vegetables
,
salads
,
seafood
,
steak
,
pasta
,
sandwiches
,
California regional dishes
,
fish tacos
,
mahi mahi
,
corn salsa
,
guacamole
,
prices
,
watermelon
,
skate wing
,
texture
,
soba noodles
,
dashi
,
bison
,
meat
,
ravioli
,
arugula
,
pesto
,
cauliflower
,
ribs
,
wine
,
California wines
,
zinfandel
,
pinot gris
,
bourbon
,
tequila
,
pisco
,
dessert
Food & Drink
,
Restaurant Review
Nov 22, 2013
Recommended
The Chop Shop keeps it simple
Wicker Park's multidisciplinary butcher/bar/restaurant/performance space does a lot—and does a lot with a little.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Restaurant Reviews
,
The Chop Shop
,
fasting
,
restaurant reviews
,
meat
,
chicken
,
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
,
Wicker Park
,
butcher shops
,
bars
,
performance spaces
,
Minelli Meat & Deli
,
Butcher & Larder
,
Publican Quality Meats
,
deli meats
,
cheese
,
antipasti
,
sausage
,
steak
,
pork chops
,
Italian sausage
,
chicken
,
salmon
,
burgers
,
gnocchi
,
Urban Union
,
rib eye steak
,
strip steak
,
potatoes
,
hanger steak
,
bacon
,
kohlrabi
,
brussels sprouts
,
shrimp
,
root vegetables
,
beer
,
charcuterie
,
duck
,
pancetta
,
pork
,
liver
,
root vegetables
,
sandwiches
,
Chop Shop
,
Recommended
Food & Drink
,
Restaurant Review
Nov 15, 2013
Recommended
Bohemian rhapsody at Dusek's
Jared Wentworth's new restaurant in Pilsen is more than just Longman & Eagle south.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Restaurant Reviews
,
Dusek's
,
Dusek's Board & Beer
,
Punch House
,
Thalia Hall
,
Pilsen
,
developers
,
John Dusek
,
architecture
,
Empty Bottle
,
Bruce Finkelman
,
beer
,
bars
,
Jared Wentworth
,
Longman & Eagle
,
cocktail bars
,
meat
,
foie gras
,
off cuts
,
organs
,
chicken
,
burgers
,
beef
,
Slagel Farms
,
duck
,
tete de cochon
,
frog legs
,
pigtail
,
qual eggs
,
daikon
,
sausage
,
choucroute
,
sauerkraut
,
potatoes
,
apples
,
pork
,
craft beer
,
seafood
,
oysters
,
chowder
,
leeks
,
mackerel
,
gnocchi
,
mushrooms
,
beets
,
amuses-bouche
,
cuttlefish
,
tagine
,
couscous
,
vegetables
,
green beans
,
shallots
,
bar snacks
,
bar menus
,
menus
,
olives
,
crab dip
,
sorbet
,
Nightwood
,
punches
,
tea
,
churros
,
gentrification
,
Recommended
Food & Drink
,
Restaurant Review
Nov 1, 2013
Blackfinn Ameripub: A restaurant for the antifoodie
Consider this chain outpost in River North an oasis from thinking too much about what you're eating.
By Aimee Levitt
Tags:
Restaurant Reviews
,
Blackfinn Ameripub
,
chain restaurants
,
LTHForum
,
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
,
thinking about food
,
River North
,
tourists
,
business travelers
,
beer
,
big-screen TVs
,
large menus
,
vegetarian options
,
gluten-free options
,
Austin, Texas
,
Washington, DC
,
Blackfinn American Grille
,
loud spaces
,
bars
,
wine
,
burgers
,
flatbreads
,
salads
,
barbecue
,
international cuisine
,
steaks
,
goat cheese
,
strawberries
,
pecans
,
chipotle queso dip
,
fish and chips
,
service
,
brussels sprouts
,
garlic mashed potatoes
,
chocolate cake
,
familiarity
Blogs
,
Bleader
Aug 28, 2013
Annals of burger crimes: The quesadilla burger at Cantina Pasadita
Empire La Pasadita's upscale Mexican restaurant
By Mike Sula
Tags:
One Bite
,
Food Chain
,
Food & Drink
,
Cantina Pasadita
,
La Pasadita
,
Taqueria
,
LP Express
,
tacos
,
Mexican food
,
quesadillas
,
burgers
Blogs
,
Bleader
Jun 12, 2013
Wrestling with the monster burgers at Squared Circle
Pro wrestler Lisa Marie Varon works the room at this Lincoln Park burger/pizza joint.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Food Chain
,
Food & Drink
,
Squared Circle
,
Lisa Marie Varon
,
burgers
,
pizza
,
wrestling
Blogs
,
Bleader
May 20, 2013
The House of the Rising Sun burger at Portage Park's Leadbelly
The blues-bar theme is a little silly, but the burgers are fat and satisfying.
By Aimee Levitt
Tags:
One Bite
,
Food & Drink
,
Leadbelly
,
blues
,
U2
,
House of the Rising Sun
,
Portage Park restaurants
,
burgers
Blogs
,
Bleader
Mar 13, 2013
Scratch-made stuff worth a wait at Scratch Kitchen
Burgers, fries, and homemade (we think) condiments
By Gwynedd Stuart
Tags:
Food & Drink
,
scratch kitchen
,
forest park
,
burgers
,
fries
,
scratch-made
,
homemade
,
heinz mustard
Blogs
,
Bleader
Aug 28, 2012
The
Reader
's Agenda: Tue 8/28
What's on the Agenda for Tuesday, August 28, 2012
By Drew Hunt
Tags:
Do This
,
Publican Quality Meats
,
Burgers Beer and Bourbon
,
beer
,
bourbon
,
burgers
,
Outside World
,
Luca Cimarusti
,
Guided by Voices
,
Husker Du
,
Golden Birthday
,
Empty Bottle
,
Get Up and Go!
,
Rogers Park
Music
,
Music Sidebar
Jul 8, 2010
Other Festivals
The rest of the weekend's notable music festivals
By Kevin Warwick
Tags:
Music Sidebar
,
Great Performers of Illinois
,
Irish American Heritage Festival
,
Kuma's Corner
,
Roscoe Village Burger Fest
,
World's Largest Block Party
,
Spoon
,
Tossers
,
Elders
,
metal
,
burgers
,
Earthride
,
Gin Blossoms
,
Red Fang
,
Irish American Heritage Center
,
Millennium Park
Blogs
,
Bleader
Jul 7, 2010
This Week's Food and Drink Events
Sour cherry cocktails, popcorn beer, and more.
By Sam Worley
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Food Chain
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Food & Drink
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Adam Seger
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sour cherries
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Nacional 27
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Caipirinha
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Manhattan
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Barry Callebaut
,
Chocolate Academy
,
frozen desserts
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Amanda Snouffer
,
Rock Bottom Brewery
,
POP! Popcorn Malt Liquor
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Davin Bartosh
,
POP! Fest
,
Goose Island
,
Metropolitan Brewing
,
Belmont Arts and Music Festival
,
BAM!
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burgers
,
Roscoe Village Burger Fest
,
The Bad Apple
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The Village Tap
,
Goose Island Brewpub
,
Gin Blossoms
,
10
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000 Maniacs
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Stone Brewing Co.
,
The Publican
,
beer dinner
,
Rogers Park
,
Glenwood Sunday Market
,
Market for All Fundraiser
,
Morseland
,
Northalsted
,
Halsted Tastes Better
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Ann Sather
,
HB Home Bistro
,
Chicago Diner
,
Waitperson's Race
,
Rick Tramonto
,
Steak with Friends
,
Borders
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