Logan Square has no shortage of amazing restaurants. It’s home to some of my favorites for brunch (Lula Cafe), drinks (Scofflaw), sweets (Bang Bang Pie) and now casual Italian. Full…
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Read the Storymagazine news sports Street fashion travel Big data business business business Fashion show fitness health lifestyle Small tools The recipe The recipe A bad girl appetite attitude movies rendezvous sex…
Read the Storymagazine news sports Street fashion travel Big data business business business Fashion show fitness health lifestyle Small tools The recipe The recipe A bad girl appetite attitude movies rendezvous sex…
Read the Storymagazine news sports Street fashion travel Big data business business business Fashion show fitness health lifestyle Small tools The recipe The recipe A bad girl appetite attitude movies rendezvous sex…
Read the Storymagazine news sports Street fashion travel Big data business business business Fashion show fitness health lifestyle Small tools The recipe The recipe A bad girl appetite attitude movies rendezvous sex…
Read the Storymagazine news sports Street fashion travel Big data business business business Fashion show fitness health lifestyle Small tools The recipe The recipe A bad girl appetite attitude movies rendezvous sex…
Read the StoryAlmost by accident my first visit to King’s County Tap occurred. It was a sunny summer afternoon, and a group of us from softball wandered over from our nearby field…
Read the StoryThis week I attended Chicago magazine’s Secret Supper. What’s a Secret Supper you ask? Well, it’s a private dinner hosted by Chicago magazine at one of the best new restaurants…
Read the StoryThe 8th annual Chicago Gourmet took place this past weekend in Millennium Park and I have to say, it was its best showing yet! The three-day event highlighted Chicago as…
Read the StoryThey say it’s all in the presentation…so would you believe it that people are waiting for hours to get into a restaurant that serves its food in plastic bags? If…
Read the StoryThis weekend, June 19-21st marks the 19th annual Taste of Randolph Street produced by StarEvents! The street fest gives Chicagoans the opportunity to try some of the best West Loop…
Read the StoryEarlier this month, River North’s Rockit Bar & Grill underwent a complete relaunch featuring a complete redesign and new menu. Partners Billy Dec, Brad Young and Arturo Gomez – along…
Read the StoryAlthough it’s been open less than a year, River North’s Bohemian House, or BoHo, continues to buzz and has recently launched a weekend brunch menu. We all know there are…
Read the StoryNot many people over the age of 24 are excited about visiting Wrigleyville; it has a reputation for being a bit run-down and over-intoxicated. Adolfo Garcia and Carmen Rossi are…
Read the StoryI met Homaro Cantu in 2008 at the Museum of Natural History. He was setting fire to a baked Alaska with a flamethrower. Actually his pastry chef, at that time…
Read the StoryCupcakes, doughnuts…and now tacos are taking the cake (pun intended) as one of Chicago’s newest food trend. While taquerias have lined the streets of Wicker Park for some time now,…
Read the StoryOnce in a while, we come across a hidden gem worth talking about. To make sure we got it right, we’ll get a second opinion before bringing it to you….
Read the StoryWhether you’re looking for the best Restaurant Week picks or in need of suggestions of what to order at the hottest new spots, we’ve got you covered. Here are five…
Read the StoryMy (unofficial) New Year’s Resolution for 2015 is to order new dishes at restaurants, with the hopes of enjoying a unique dish that I would have normally glanced over. The…
Read the StoryThe second annual Donut Fest was held Sunday morning at 1st Ward Events in Chop Shop. If you have lived in Chicago for any amount of time, it is easy…
Read the StoryI am proud to say that I have a spreadsheet full of restaurants that I want to try around the city. I’m not very proud to admit that have most…
Read the StoryRiver North has no lack of bars. But bars with awesome food? That’s something the neighborhood is crying out for. When I’m in the area I often find myself at…
Read the StoryI first learned about Shake Shack, a cult favorite restaurant featuring burgers, fries, and custard, about 3 years ago. It’s been 3 long years of looking at their menu, drooling…
Read the StoryNew Wicker Park taco spot Kokopelli offers a taste of Tijuana right in your own back yard, though truthfully Kokopelli has added a complexity of flavors that will impress even…
Read the StoryIn a nod to true Hollywood glamour, a new contemporary restaurant has landed in the windy city from the Melman siblings (RJ, Jerrod, & Molly), the Ransics, (Giuliana & Bill)…
Read the StoryI recently went to Floriole for their weekly pizza night on Fridays – and it was outstanding. Floriole is a Lincoln Park cafe and bakery that was opened in 2010…
Read the Story1. The Pick Up Spot: Zachi, 1406 W. Belmont If you find yourself in Lakeview, perhaps seeing a show at Stage 773 or just killing time until it’s acceptable to eat…
Read the StoryLocated two blocks from Wrigley Field, Rice ‘N Bread is unique to the area. While Wrigleyville is home to dozens of restaurants that cater towards the beer and burger-loving crowd,…
Read the StoryHow do you define brilliance? Is it the creation of something complex, like a classical symphony, which demonstrates breathtaking mental acuity, or is it the crafting of something that’s simple,…
Read the StoryKai Zan is far from the new kid on the block, but as one of Chicago’s 69 2014 Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants it should be on every Chicagoan’s radar. Bib…
Read the StoryHoused inside the former space of Fulton’s on the River, Tony Mantuano’s newest endeavor, River Roast, serves contemporary American tavern fare. River Roast seats over 100 guests on the main…
Read the StoryLocated steps off of Loyola’s campus, bopNgrill shot to fame after being featured on Food Network’s Diner’s, Drive-ins, and Dives a few years ago. Since the episode aired, bopNgrill has…
Read the StoryI’m a big fan of Perisan food and am always looking for new places to enjoy some kabobs, dill rice, and more. This time I ventured to Kabobi Persian and…
Read the StoryI had family in town this past weekend and decided that it was the perfect time to try out Rick Bayless’ Mexican Street Food restaurant called Xoco. Located on Clark…
Read the StoryI decided to take a mini-trek to the small suburb of Morton Grove to enjoy some authentic Indian food, and I’m glad I did. Tava Restaurant and Bar is…
Read the StoryOne of River North’s newest restaurants in Enolo Wine Bar, an intimate spot in the former Bombay Spice location. Enolo is next to Roka Akor (they even share bathrooms) and…
Read the StoryNow that it seems summer is finally in full swing, we’re offering five suggestions for the perfect brunch, no matter what you’re looking for. Some are old favorites, others are…
Read the StoryGo to Wiener and Still Champion to make a deal with the devil this Friday. The risk is simple, eat a hot mess of a burger and pray your arteries…
Read the StoryiNG, the flavor-bending restaurant from Chef Homaro Cantu will be closing tomorrow after service according to Derrek Hull. With upcoming projects on top of Moto, his flagship restaurant, Cantu needed…
Read the StoryThe Chicago Foodies Unique Dinner Series is a chance for chefs to push boundaries. And at Moto there’s no shortage of pushing, whether it was adding the scent of leather…
Read the StoryOpening this week, Elle on the River is the offshoot of Chef Tim Graham’s Travelle. Weather permitting, a very reasonable, stripped down menu of four “Mediterranean tacos” is served on…
Read the StoryThere are still a few seats left for a great chance to see what an adventurous chef will do when pushed to another level! Don’t miss out… What happens when…
Read the StoryAsian-style tapas restaurant, Bites, opened late last year in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood under the radar. I was lucky enough to check it out last week. The cozy spot features a…
Read the StoryA bit of cajoling was rewarded with hints at food and pairings for the Mugaritz Sunday afternoon event @iNG. Tickets are $100, $150 includes a copy of the book that…
Read the StoryLincoln Park has a bad reputation from rowdy DePaul bars and kiddie filled restaurants. I love trekking out to Logan Square for a good meal – it just isn’t always…
Read the StoryMugaritz is kind of a big deal. It’s described as techno-emotional Spanish cuisine but looks lush and elemental. It’s the current #4 restaurant in the world, last year at #3….
Read the StoryChef Cantu and the Moto team went to Spain to visit Mugaritz, the current #4 restaurant in the world, and all they brought back was the chef, Andoni Luis Aduriz….
Read the StoryIn the dead of winter, it’s easier to curl up on the couch with some wine and delivery sushi than venture out to try a new restaurant that may or…
Read the StoryChicago is bursting with cupcakeries and ecclectic doughnut shops. If you’re getting sick of frosting (probably not the case) or just are in need of a lighter take on dessert,…
Read the StoryHow well do you know your Italian food? Our simple Facebook 3 Question test. Get it right and you might win $25 in Rosebucks to use at Rosebud! 1) What…
Read the StoryThe 13th annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE is set to take place next month! This amazing four-day festival kicks off February…
Read the StoryQuality oyster bars aren’t exactly easy to come by in Chicago. There’s GT Fish & Oyster and…well, can you think of anywhere else? The Loop isn’t exactly short of places…
Read the StoryThis year’s Chicago Restaurant Week begins slightly earlier than in years past and has actually been extended to 14 days! From January 24-February 6,2014, Chicagoans can dine at a variety…
Read the StoryNew Years Eve is usually all about the alcohol…but what about the food? A great meal is the perfect way to ring in the new year. Whether you’re still searching…
Read the StoryA few weeks ago I was crossing Wacker Drive on a Thursday morning in sub-thirty-degree weather, slicing through the frigid wind lashing my face, when my passing thoughts of packing…
Read the StoryThis past Monday I had the chance to check out the largest artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace in the world, Eataly! The mega food emporium already has 11 locations in…
Read the StoryWhat’s better than listening to a producer talk about why they love their product? Listening to Chef Rick Bayless talk about why he loves it! Herradura tequila has long been…
Read the StoryDoughnuts are so last year. Doughnut gelato sandwiches are so last month. Right now? It’s all about healthy, fast food that is, above all, affordable and accessible. Take a look…
Read the StoryNegroni slushies, crab brain fried rice, and enough doughnut ice cream sandwiches to fill Lake Michigan…these are just a few of the (much buzzed about) items from the hottest Chicago…
Read the StoryUnder The Table, a new pop up restaurant located in Evanston, is serving up more than five course brunches and dinners; they’re serving up an experience. The intimate 18-seat dining…
Read the StoryBlack, styled hair. Sloping mustache. Piercing eyes. Bold red jacket and bow tie. The face that welcomes guests into Upton’s Breakroom, a recently opened vegan eatery in Ukranian Village, overlooks…
Read the StoryGood news, dessert-obsessed Chicagoans! Glazed & Infused and Black Dog Gelato have teamed up to create the ultimate Chicago-centric sweet indulgence: gelato doughnut sandwiches. The two titans of Chicago sweets…
Read the StoryI first met David Bryson’s smiling, friendly face beneath his trademark fedora, gently bobbing his head to skater punk and doling out boxes from The Southern Mac & Cheese Truck….
Read the StoryIf you’ve never heard of La Colombe, it’s probably because they aren’t Starbucks. In fact, there is a lot that differentiates this Philadelphia-based coffee roaster from the massive coffee chain….
Read the StoryI saw Nothing Can Hurt Me, a great documentary about the star-crossed ’70’s band, Big Star. One of the movie’s many voices, in describing the band’s beautiful, timeless music, reiterated an interesting…
Read the StoryOver the past few years, Wicker Park has evolved into a curious hub for chef-driven tacos and modern taquerias. Big Star and Antique Taco are two of the most prominent…
Read the StoryThe Chicago Foodies “Unique Dinner Series” was created to give Chicago chefs creative license to take risks that they would not otherwise take at their restaurants. Chefs are challenged to…
Read the StoryBy now, you’ve probably heard of the latest baked good craze, the “cronut”. If not, the cronut is exactly what it sounds like, a cross between a croissant and donut….
Read the StoryChicago is full of overrated restaurants – the places everyone talks about, you wait forever to get into and then end up disappointed after. Fortunately for us, it’s also full…
Read the StoryIf you’re not familiar with Smashburger, it’s probably because the burger chain just landed in Chicago city limits about a month ago. The six-year-old Denver import is serving up gourmet…
Read the StoryMemorial Day Weekend is upon is, and even though the weather is still unpredictable (as Chicago weather is whenever it isn’t snowing), we’re forcing our way onto the nearest patio,…
Read the StoryOn Thursday, April 25th, join others across America dining out for a great cause. How do you get involved? Simply dine out! Dining Out For Life is produced in 60 cities across…
Read the StoryJust in time for March Madness, is Rockit Bar and Grill’s 4th annual Mac Madness! The event itself is a week-long celebration of all things mac ‘n cheese. During the…
Read the StoryI’m a sucker for a good bread basket. I blame Olive Garden. The only fond memories I have of that place are their garlic-soaked breadsticks. My family would fight over…
Read the StoryWelcome to our guest Maya Parson, a writer and the editor of Edible Michiana magazine (www.ediblemichiana.com). My name is Maya and I have a new chef crush. His name is…
Read the StoryCo-op Sauce and Crumb Bread both originated as entities designed to give back to the community in their own ways, so it’s fitting that their new collaborative cafe in Edgewater,…
Read the StoryRemember how your parents always told you not to play with your food? Well there’s an exception to that rule, and it’s monkey bread, otherwise known as pull-apart bread. One…
Read the StoryAs you’ve probably heard, Stephanie Izard of Top Chef fame opened another restaurant in the West Loop in October. Little Goat is located directly across the street from its (older)…
Read the StoryI don’t know about you, but I’m getting pretty sick of those conversation hearts on Valentine’s Day. They just don’t do this sweets-centric holiday justice. The best Valentine’s Day treats…
Read the StoryI recently had the chance to sit down for a chat with City Winery Chicago‘s Executive Chef, Andres Barrera. If you’re not familiar with City Winery, it’s the gigantic winery/restaurant/music…
Read the StoryEveryone likes a good bar crawl. Tons of drinks, bars and new people at each spot. That’s the general idea behind new Chicago venture Dishcrawl, only the twist is that…
Read the StoryIf there’s one thing Chicagoans can agree on right now, it’s the fact that it’s insanely frigid in the Windy City. What better way to warm up than with some…
Read the StoryIf you’ve never done Chicago Restaurant Week, you’re missing out on an incredible, gluttonous tradition to try out new restaurants you wouldn’t try otherwise. Restaurant Week this year is February…
Read the StoryThere are tons of incredible restaurants that opened in 2012, and it would be simply impossible to mention them all. We’ve been wowed from Ada Street, to Carriage House to…
Read the StoryA good bagel place is not easy to find in…anywhere that isn’t New York. It’s surprising, but a legitimate crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside bagel is a…
Read the StoryThe underground dinner scene in Chicago is not new. Nowadays, most of us foodies – and non-foodies – can find an off-the-radar dinner happening in many neighborhoods throughout the city. …
Read the StoryChristine McCabe spent 3 years cooking at Charlie Trotters in every station in the kitchen. She went on from there to create the popular dessert-focused club, Sugar, and then this…
Read the StoryI love eating at the bar at restaurants. You tend to have more flexibility in what you order and how you order. Oceanique is a great spot to do this….
Read the StoryWhen I attended Chicago Gourmet a few weeks ago, I heard many chefs – including those visiting – mention BellyQ as the place they had to try out. It was…
Read the StoryTruthfully, I never have any real reason to head into Chicago’s Financial District, and unless you work in the area or regularly attend the opera, I am guessing you don’t…
Read the StoryWhen staring out into the grand expanse that is Lake Michigan it is easy to forget that you are standing at the edge of the largest mass of fresh water in…
Read the StoryThe Chicago Diabetes Project has the mission of making the method of islet cell transplantation available to everyone. I’m no physician but you can read more about it on their…
Read the StoryI was driving past. I was looking for lunch. It was the perfect storm. There was parking. There was a mural on the wall. It was a mural of Vikings…
Read the StoryThere are a few things we as Chicagoans know when it comes to food. We know that mustard is the only condiment one needs on their hot dog (and celery…
Read the StoryI’m always confused as to why Chicago’s theater district has a booming theater scene and a not so booming food scene to go with it. It has never been harder…
Read the StoryHere’s a cool video from Moto. What do you think an “avocado” would really be from Chef Cantu?
Read the StoryAfter seeing a line in front of Orange last week, we were up a bit earlier this week and arrived moments before the line started. In a review of La…
Read the StoryGhareeb Nawaz literally means “sustainer of the poor.” In the search for good cheap eats that’s a good sign. It’s just West of Ridge on Devon and there’s usually a…
Read the StoryI find it interesting that dining critics are now challenged to write about more than the flavors, techniques and ambiance which must seem more and more parochial. These days we…
Read the StoryDrink creation is a highly personal process and I love seeing how other bartenders approach it. I don’t really know if it speaks to some deeper psychology, but the little…
Read the StoryI think I’m the only person who hates going out for Sunday brunch. The thought of getting up and first thing in the morning stuffing myself with a butter soaked…
Read the StoryHarvest Moon Farms, a partner and friend to Chicago Foodies for the past several years, has suffered from this summer’s brutally dry conditions. In response to the drought, Harvest Moon Farms…
Read the StoryJust last week I made the move from the Gold Coast to Lakeview, and with that move came one of the biggest adjustments: new neighborhood restaurants. It’s never easy when…
Read the StoryBeing from a small town in Wisconsin, I still feel like it’s a real treat going out to a supper club. Back home, supper clubs were pretty much the only…
Read the StoryTuesday nights just got a lot more exciting in Chicago thanks to Jeremy Leven and his Tuesday Night Dinner series. Jeremy and his crew have created an intimate underground supper…
Read the StoryThe Unique Dinner Series is a great chance for Chefs to experiment with dishes that push boundaries and techniques and thoughts that might not fly for everyday service. From a…
Read the StoryEveryone complains that there’s no good ethnic food downtown. RIght on Ohio, just off of Michigan, amidst Uno’s, new concept restaurants and chains-chains-chains there are a couple gems. Every now…
Read the StoryThe Chicago Foodies “Unique Dinner Series” was created to give Chicago chefs creative license to take risks that they would not otherwise take at their restaurants. Chefs are challenged to…
Read the StoryChicago’s Piece Brewery and Pizzeria has long been known for three things: good pizza, good beer, and impossible waits. I never go there because you can’t get in the door…
Read the StoryThe buzz around new River North restaurant Untitled is starting to come out, and it’s definitely warranted. With a menu crafted by the chef from Mercat a la Planxa and Vermillion,…
Read the StoryWith last week’s north side (Lincoln Park) outdoor seating recommendations, it was only a matter of time before we south siders followed suit. These recommendations are all for the South…
Read the StoryJimmy Bannos Jr. really shines in this crowded small plates and communal table hot spot located just off of Michigan Avenue. From what seems like everyone’s favorite milk-braised pork shoulder…
Read the StoryThe Chicago Foodies “Unique Dinner Series” was created to give Chicago chefs creative license to take risks that they would not otherwise take at their restaurants. Chefs are challenged to…
Read the StoryThe Chicago Foodies “Unique Dinner Series” was created to give Chicago chefs creative license to take risks that they would not otherwise take at their restaurants. Chefs are challenged to…
Read the StoryWander around Lincoln Park this summer and you’ll find an incredible number of restaurants and bars with outdoor dining. Huge sprawling patios outside of establishments you wouldn’t step foot in…
Read the StoryLogan Square Kitchen, a shared-use kitchen on Milwaukee, has been the incubator for many of the local food artisans the city has come to love (and yes, that’s the proper…
Read the StoryUnderground dining clubs have been operating around the city for years, hosted in chefs’ basements, friends’ apartments, even outdoors. They’re fun and creative, but kind of a logistical pain for…
Read the StoryI now work on the South Side of Chicago. Well, not really the South Side, but certainly the near South Side, just south of the South Loop. It’s a different…
Read the StoryWe interviewed Chef Michael Simmons of Lula Café to learn more about asparagus and how he incorporates this delectable little vegetable into his cooking. Chef Simmons is an expert when…
Read the StoryA zesty Topolo margarita, a savory bite of king crab and guacamole atop crushed tortilla chips followed by a spoonful of liquid queso fundido with chorizo puree – all this…
Read the StoryHigh ceilings, rustic wood and wine glasses constantly being filled are just a few things you’ll find at new BOKA restaurant Balena. You’ll also find some impeccable Italian small plates…
Read the StoryI’ve read about this place a few times before, and I wanted to follow the herd to great food without the long lines, overexposed media hype, and high prices. …
Read the StoryAfter dining at three newly-opened restaurants recently, I saw variations of a similar pasta dish on all three menus. At RPM Italian, it was a squid ink spaghetti with king…
Read the StoryAs Chicago's profile in the world of food increases, it was encouraging to hear that Alinea was named the World's Top Restaurant by Elite Traveler magazine, beating out Thomas Keller's…
Read the StoryWhile the Chicago winter has teased us with hints of spring, Chicago Foodies and Sheffield’s are giving us a preview of summer with BBQ, fresh corn, a craft beer and…
Read the StoryTo anyone who checks a restauran’ts website or reads some newspaper reviews before dining, this is a common scenario: The beautiful, pristine dish that you saw photographed on the website…
Read the StorySo you’ve conquered the KFC Double Down and the Taco Bell Dorito Locos taco, and you’re left wondering which culinary hill to conquer next. Mark your calendar, because a cupcake…
Read the Story"The chicken Alfredo ($10.95) was warm and comforting on a cold day. The portion was generous. My server was ready with Parmesan cheese." So wrote one 85-year-old Marilyn Hagerty, columnist…
Read the StoryFish Bar and DMK Burger Bar partners Michael Kornick (of MK) and David Morton are in business together for a third project called Ada St., but they’re not making it…
Read the StoryBetween following the Republican primaries and voting in your office Oscar pool, you're probably about chin-deep in the refreshing waters of democracy. Unlike both of those contests, LTH Forum's Great…
Read the StoryLast September, the singular state of Texas, which executes more prisoners than any other, discontinued the practice of serving death row inmates a final meal. The move came after Lawrence…
Read the StoryWhen your restaurant is located in Trump Tower, it seems a given that it would ooze fine dining. Or would it? A recent spate of "re-concepting" to more casual ventures…
Read the StoryChicago Restaurant Week can be one of the most glorious – and indulgent – weeks of the year. If it's done right, you can get some incredible deals on lunches…
Read the StoryEl Bulli was a phenomenon. It’s a large part of the reason why molecular gastronomy is part of our vernacular. Ferran Adria is universally accepted as the thought leader in…
Read the StoryDanny McGowan, the President of Big Bowl, on how even big restaurants can think small in advance of him speaking at the Good Food Festival in Chicago March 15th-17th, http://goodfoodfestivals.com/chicago/
Read the StoryThe Chicago Foodies Unique Dinner Series launched January 28th with “16 Courses of Black” at Moto. The Unusual Dinner Series was created to give chefs an opportunity to do something…
Read the StoryWednesday February 22nd at 6:30 is your chance to see 3 of Chicago's finest food trucks flex their culinary muscle at The Green Lady on Lincoln for Chicago Foodies…
Read the StoryYou may think you have it bad when you come home from a day at the office and sink into your recliner, rubbing your tired feet. Chefs, who can spend…
Read the Story"Streetwise today?" If you've lived in Chicago longer than a week, you're familiar with Streetwise, a weekly magazine distributed, and sometimes written, by individuals struggling with homelessness. It's a solid…
Read the StoryRyan Poli’s Tavernita opened just a few weeks ago to patrons hoping for the chic style of Mercadito, a bar dressed to impress and the flavors of Spain. Needless to…
Read the StoryView Google Places Chicago Restaurant Week Map: February 17-26, 2012 in a larger map Thanks to Google Chicago for making a custom map for Chicago Restaurant Week, so you can…
Read the StoryWe're not! We've been following the food truck scene for quite some time. Here's your reminder to follow our Chicago Foodies Twitter feed. We actually have a Food Truck Editor…
Read the StoryAnd so begins Chapter Three of the Alpana Singh story: After leaving Lettuce Entertain You in December (where she had served as director of wine since 2005), then announcing that…
Read the StoryRestaurant Week 2K12! Are you ready? Have you been training for months to prepare yourself for a whole week of discounted lunches and dinners? The city normally gets fairly excited…
Read the StoryIt's an etiquette issue that arises with some frequency at high-end restaurants: After a server has recited the day's specials for you, do you pipe up and ask how much…
Read the StoryThe Chicago Foodies "Unique Dinner Series" was created to give Chicago chefs creative license to take risks that they would not otherwise take at their restaurants. Chefs are challenged to…
Read the StoryNext made a huge splash with their unorthodox ticket sales and changing concepts. Shortly they’ll be going from Childhood to El Bulli… that’s more than just a big conceptual shift….
Read the Story25 years ago Charlie Trotters opened amidst trends that including Cajun food, chefs were wrapping all sorts of things in thin slices of potato, Daniel Boulud was taking over at…
Read the StoryI feel like a writer from the Gawker spinoff known as Eater for being so nefarious as to pass this along (even though it is old news), but it did…
Read the StoryThere are a few Chicago chefs who believed in farm-to-table before it was a buzzword, and Sarah Stegner was one of their undeniable leaders. A founder of the Green City…
Read the StoryThe Chicago Foodies "Unique Dinner Series" was created to give Chicago chefs creative license to take risks that they would not otherwise take at their restaurants. Chefs are challenged to…
Read the StoryFor quite some time, the Slurping Turtle opening has been dangling in front of our faces. We came so close to those steaming bowls of housemade ramen weeks and even…
Read the StoryMarch 9th is the scheduled release of "Jiro Dreams of Sushi", a new documentary highlighting the octagenarian 3-Michelin Star sushi chef who works out of a 10 seat basement restaurant…
Read the StoryIf you have a desire to get your seasonal & spiced beer on this time of year, Thursday night at Sheffield's is a pretty good chance to do so with…
Read the StoryMaybe they're all trying to capitalize on holiday diners and shoppers, but last week was quite a week for restaurants openings. First came Bar Toma, The Slurping Turtle, and Yusho,…
Read the StoryWill Chicago finally get a stand-out yakitori restaurant? Long-time Charlie Trotters' chef-de-cuisine Matthias Merges hopes his new street food-inspired restaurant, Yusho, will draw the masses to the outskirts of Logan…
Read the StoryLove it or hate it, you're going to be spending some time shopping downtown this month. In the consumer playground between Pearson and Hubbard, diners generally had to choose between…
Read the StoryLast year Chicago had 2 3-star, 3 2-star restaurants. This year we have 1 3-star & 2-2star restaurants. So net Chicago loses stars. I guess the assumption was that having…
Read the StoryLast year only 2 restaurants got 3 stars… L2O and Alinea. And three got 2… Ria, Trotter's and Avenues The head chef from L2O left a day later. Avenues is…
Read the StoryAccording to Michelin: A Bib Gourmand rating means the restaurant is an inspector’s favorite for good value. For $40 or less, you can enjoy two courses and a glass of…
Read the StoryChipotle and CAA have been doing some really awesome online work. Their heart seems to be in the right place but I'm not sure how I feel about national restaurant…
Read the StoryUncommon Ground is hosting Finch's Beer Co. for a beer dinner Thursday the 27th. Three courses, three beers… $25. Uncommon Ground3800 N. Clark St.773.929.3680
Read the StoryThe Hellenic Museum will be the first Greek cultural museum in America and it will be in Chicago! This is a great chance to not only taste some unique and…
Read the StoryNot sure if this is the "Poor Man's Next Thai Menu" or the "Luckless Man's Next Thai Menu" but either way it's way cheaper and waaaay easier to get a…
Read the StoryOne of my favorite dishes of all time may be a sunflower broth and mixed nut and seed course that Chef Curtis Duffy serves on his Avenues menu. In my…
Read the StoryI’m not sure where I had it in my head that the next concept from Next Restaurant was Bangkok 2060. When I asked the waitstaff about what makes this…
Read the StoryCLICK TO ENLARGE. PICTURED IN ORDER: Gougeres/Hors d’Oeuvres (assorted bites)/Potage à la Tortue Claire (turtle soup)/Filet de Sole Daumont (filet of sole)/Suprêmes de Poussin (chicken supreme)/Caneton Rouennais à la Presse…
Read the StoryIt’s funny how I’ve had conversations about the mad dash for Next tickets but it’s still no comparison to El Bulli. I have made commitments bounce house with slide to…
Read the Story“I never expected that we would sell 20 tables in 1.5 seconds as we did this morning.” -Nick Kokonas, co-owner of NEXT (on LTHforum) These days people are waiting in…
Read the StorySo, like Dark Lord, Grant Achatz’s Next Restaurant is tickets-only. This translates into a grey-market on Craigslist where we’re seeing tickets go for around $1200 a pair. Considering a face…
Read the StoryUsually I like picking out restaurants due to word of mouth, but in this case I credit the feedback from food writers for sending me to this place. My big…
Read the StoryI learned via Twitter this morning that Ric Hess, the owner of Sheffield’s Bar in Lakeview, died at the bar of a heart attack last night. A haunting photo of…
Read the StoryConsider it not being up on my game or just plain laziness, but it took me eight months to visit this specialty bakery that has been open since May of…
Read the StoryOn Yahoo! this evening, I stumbled across an article about a long time L.A. Times reporter who, though she had a reservation under another name, was outed at Beverly Hills’ Red…
Read the StorygraffEats Guerrilla Dining is coming to Chicago. They’re from San Francisco and are a traveling, charitable and here’s where the guerilla part comes in, anti-restaurantdining event that is more of…
Read the StoryForget underground supper clubs… Iliana Regan, who has had stints with Grant Achatz at both Trio and Alinea and more recently with Michael Carlson at Schwa, has something bigger in…
Read the StoryWhen I moved north, I started looking around for another go-to sushi spot. On Lincoln is Tampopo and for the past year it’s been my most consistently delicious sushi spot…
Read the StoryThis past Sunday at the Steppenwolf theatre, Grant Achatz of Alinea sat down with writer Michael Ruhlman. I was very intrigued by this conversation and was looking forward to hearing…
Read the StoryIt’s usual for some people to order the same thing everytime they go to a restaurant. I ususally try new things, especially when it comes to ethnic foods. However this…
Read the StoryThe first restaurant I remember ever going to was Gulliver’s and while people are bound to disagree – I find it to be the best pizza in Chicago. When I…
Read the StoryBlue Elephant has been on the border between Roger’s Park and Edgewater for about a year (1235 W. Devon Ave). As of late Indie Cafe has been getting lots of…
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Nashville Hot Chicken At Roost
King’s County Tap’s New Fall Menu on Full Display
New pizza pub rebrands Wrigley
Unique Thai Dishes at ATK
Las Rocas Wine Dinner @Black Bull
Tony Mantuano’s River Roast