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Food & Drink
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Restaurant Review
Aug 22, 2014
'Modern' Polish food at Mount Prospect's Qulinarnia
A suburban storefront tries to spiff up meat and potatoes.
By Mike Sula
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Qulinarnia
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Polish restaurants
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Mount Prospect
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potatoes
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Jadwiga
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Poland
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Agnes Janowska
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salads
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appetizers
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parsley
,
celery
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marjoram
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zurek
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borsch
,
bacon
,
pork
,
sausage
,
pickles
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cheese
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arugula
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quinoa
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cranberry sauce
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tartare
,
eggs
,
blue
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capers
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garlic
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herring
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onions
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apples
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microgreens
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mushrooms
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puff pastry
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entrees
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cod
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fish
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spinach
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duck
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carrots
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broccoli
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Smak-Tak
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filet mignon
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sauerkraut
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pierogi
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lobster
,
tomatoes
,
desserts
,
cheesecake
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red wines
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white wines
,
beer
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Polish beers
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Warka Radler
Food & Drink
,
Restaurant Review
Aug 16, 2014
Recommended
MFK offers an underground refuge
The Spanish-focused seafood spot is a testament to virtuous simplicity.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Restaurant Review
,
mfk.
,
Nick Lacasse
,
M.F.K. Fisher
,
seafood
,
Spanish food
,
Lincoln Park
,
The Drawing Room
,
anchovies
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toast
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boquerones
,
white anchovies
,
fennel
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fish
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chile oil
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Indiana shrimp farms
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octopus
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grits
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scallops
,
lemon
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avocado
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snap peas
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bouillabaisse
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clams
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cobia
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salbitxada
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ham
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manchego
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carrots
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corn
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elotes
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fregola
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mint
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seasonal cuisine
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small plates
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tapas
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tapas bars
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wines
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wine lists
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biodynamic wines
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steak
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Mfk
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Recommended
Food & Drink
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Restaurant Review
Aug 1, 2014
Recommended
Evanston's Boltwood is unpredictable—and that's not a complaint
Ex-Publican chef de cuisine Brian Huston goes home.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Restaurant Review
,
Boltwood
,
Brian Huston
,
Evanston
,
The Publican
,
John Kim
,
Brothers K Coffeehouse
,
oysters
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olives
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peppers
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nuts
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toast
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sable
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ricotta cheese
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tomatoes
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cucumbers
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onions
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bar snacks
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snacks
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wines
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cocktails
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Few Spirits
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menus
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vegetables
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kohlrabi
,
fish
,
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palm sugar
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butter
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squid
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cauliflower
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potatoes
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pumpkin seeds
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steak
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chiles
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cantaloupe
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blue cheese
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anchovies
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eggplant
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cashews
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beets
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pistachio
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culantro
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grapefruit
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salads
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avocado
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pea shoots
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garlic
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loup de mer
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zucchini
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meatballs
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lamb
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shrimp
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Key Ingredient
Jul 10, 2014
Video
Key Ingredient: John Coletta isn't allergic to fennel pollen
Challenged to create a dish with a summery spice, Quartino's chef uses the ingredient in a salad and a pizza.
By Julia Thiel
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Quartino
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John Coletta
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The Wall Street Journal
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Peggy Knickerbocker
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Saveur
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Max Falkowitz
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Serious Eats
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dandelions
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chives
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parsley
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fennel fronds
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celery leaves
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salt
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Gorgonzola cream
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pesto
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olive oil
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walnut pesto
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walnuts
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texture
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lemon juice
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Video
Food & Drink
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Restaurant Review
May 30, 2014
Recommended
Brendan Sodikoff's new Italian spot enters a crowded field
But the pastas alone will set Cocello apart from its peers.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Restaurant Reviews
,
Cocello
,
Brendan Sodikoff
,
Hogsalt Hospitality
,
River North
,
Italian restaurants
,
Eataly
,
Joe Fish
,
Nico Osteria
,
Cicchetti
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Azzura EnoTavola
,
Dillman's
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menus
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crudo
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,
peas
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fava beans
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ricotta cheese
,
artichoke heats
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Parmesan cheese
,
chile
,
frico
,
octopus
,
caper
,
neonata
,
steak
,
osso bucco
,
chicken
,
chicken cacciatore
,
sauces
,
fennel
,
potatoes
,
porchetta
,
rosemary
,
cacio de pepe
,
Reggiano cheese
,
linguine
,
clams
,
broth
,
pork
,
orecchiette
,
sausage
,
kale
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garlic
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penne
,
guanciale
,
Amaticiana sauce
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eggs
,
Bavette's
,
bread
,
bakeries
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desserts
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affogato
,
tiramisu
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zeppole
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olive-oil cake
,
cocktails
,
negronis
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manhattans
,
vermouth
,
service
,
restaurant names
,
Recommended
Food & Drink
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Restaurant Review
May 23, 2014
Recommended
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
Tags:
Restaurant Reviews
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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
,
Italian restaurants
,
seafood restaurants
,
fish
,
seafood
,
Nico Osteria
,
service
,
appetizers
,
salads
,
entrees
,
oysters
,
bacon
,
spinach
,
Pamesan cheese
,
crab
,
crab cakes
,
lobster
,
avocado
,
lamb
,
chicken
,
steak
,
burgers
,
sea bass
,
prosciutto
,
branzino
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Dover sole
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wild rice
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bouillabaisse
,
squid
,
mussels
,
clams
,
shrimp
,
pasta
,
rice
,
linguine alle vongole
,
risotto
,
tomatoes
,
ramps
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Bang Bang Pie
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cocktails
,
biscuits
,
desserts
,
cheesecake
,
pecan pie
,
pies
,
ricotta cheese
,
honey
,
almonds
,
blackberries
,
cake
,
Recommended
Food & Drink
,
Restaurant Review
Mar 28, 2014
Recommended
Chef Lee Wolen reboots Boka
The decade-old restaurant and flagship of the Boka group maintains its relevance.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Restaurant Review
,
Boka
,
Lincoln Park
,
Lee Wolen
,
loup de mer
,
capers
,
artichoke hearts
,
broth
,
octopus
,
tonkotsu
,
The Lobby
,
Peninsula Hotel
,
chicken
,
Eleven Madison Park
,
Moto
,
Butter
,
Boka Restaurant Group
,
appetizers
,
menus
,
cauliflower soup
,
curry oil
,
cream
,
ham
,
broccoli
,
salads
,
eggs
,
Parmesan cheese
,
cheese
,
ham
,
almonds
,
ravioli
,
onion soup
,
blood sausage
,
arctic char
,
potatoes
,
pears
,
Meyer lemon
,
salt-cod
,
fish
,
ricotta gnudi
,
sturgeon
,
entrees
,
lamb
,
monkfish
,
beans
,
scallops
,
desserts
,
Genie Kwon
,
pastry chefs
,
chefs
,
sesame cake
,
custard
,
yuzu
,
buckwheat
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pineapple
,
cheesecake
,
Recommended
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,
Restaurant Review
Feb 14, 2014
Over the rail at Bow & Stern Oyster Bar
Come for the bivalves at West Town's new oyster bar, but then jump ship.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Restaurant Reviews
,
Bow & Stern Oyster Bar
,
West Town
,
oyster bars
,
oysters
,
seafood
,
Branch 27
,
Brian Greene
,
Savoy
,
surf-and-turf
,
salads
,
meat
,
pastrami-cured salmon
,
salmon
,
pickles
,
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,
scallops
,
red snapper
,
batter
,
winter salad
,
desserts
,
service
,
cioppino
,
mussels
,
prawns
,
clams
,
shrimp
,
key lime pie
,
dulce de leche cake
,
ice cream
,
wines
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
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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 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
,
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,
bars
,
wine
,
burgers
,
flatbreads
,
salads
,
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,
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,
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,
goat cheese
,
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,
pecans
,
chipotle queso dip
,
fish and chips
,
service
,
brussels sprouts
,
garlic mashed potatoes
,
chocolate cake
,
familiarity
Food & Drink
,
Restaurant Review
Sep 20, 2013
Recommended
Dillman's is Brendan Sodikoff's blintz-krieg
The restaurateur brings a haute (and fabulous) "deli-style American brasserie" to River North.
By Sam Worley
Tags:
Restaurant Review
,
Brendan Sodikoff
,
bologna
,
pastrami
,
corned beef
,
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,
sandwiches
,
delis
,
delicatessens
,
Paul Kahan
,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
salads
,
fish
,
avocado
,
River North
,
rye whiskey
,
cocktails
,
whiskey
,
bitters
,
Fernet
,
bourbon
,
grapefruit
,
honey
,
gin
,
pickle backs
,
matzo ball soup
,
herring
,
bread
,
chicken liver
,
Caesar salad
,
potato chips
,
cheese
,
smoked meat
,
eggs
,
potato salad
,
potato pancakes
,
Reuben
,
sauerkraut
,
pickles
,
entrees
,
French dip
,
chicken potpie
,
veal schnitzel
,
cheese dumplings
,
short rib borscht
,
toast
,
sandwiches
,
Dillman's
,
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Jamba Juice giveaways around the Loop
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