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April 2007 - Posts
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The Gage photo: Steven Johnson A welcome addition to the South Loop near Millennium Park and the Art Institute, The Gage serves New American fare in a grand old Louis Sullivan building and exudes an upscale, vintage feeling with its tin ceiling, green Read More...
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A good place to go with co-workers you don't like. Read More...
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Ambria is closing on June 30th. Before it closes on June 30th, Ambria , Lincoln Park's legendary French fine-dining destination, will celebrate its long run with a “Best of” menu showcasing their most popular dishes dating back to 1980. Lettuce Entertain Read More...
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Zocalo will offer free samples of tequila on May 3rd. Free tequila anyone? Start celebrating Cinco de Mayo on May 3rd when Zocalo hosts a complimentary tasting of some of Mexico’s most popular tequilas including Vida’s Blanco, Reposado and Anejo, along Read More...
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Aigre Doux Aigre Doux , the recently opened New American eatery in River North from married cooking duo Mohammed Islam and Malika Ameen, is now serving à la carte brunch. In addition, its long-delayed bakery area is set to open in early May (312-329-9400) Read More...
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Prolific restaurateur/designer/idea guy Jerry Kleiner ( Carnivale , Marché , Opera , Red Light , etc.) strikes again. His latest is Room 21, a sprawling Loop New American that was once a warehouse and speakeasy run by Al Capone (2110 S. Wabash Ave; 312-328-1198). Read More...
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Zagat Stats Price of a Three-Course Omakase Menu $35; $55 with wine Price of a Seven-Course Omakase Menu $75; $120 with wine Advance Notice Required for Seven-Course Omakase 24 hours Modern Asian dining on a grand scale hits River North with Republic Read More...
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Five O'Clock Steakhouse Past the fake palm trees and ’70s-era facade lies the comfortably posh Five O'Clock Steakhouse , descended from Milwaukee’s popular 1948 original; the owners of the defunct Chicago Prime Steakhouse have returned to their roots Read More...
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I do wish they'd stop sticking a pine tree in every entree. Read More...
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Trying to figure out where to take mom on May 13th? Here are some suggestions: Pamper her at Prairie Grass Café , where chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris are cooking up their own mothers’ recipes, incorporated into a buffet featuring favorite menu Read More...
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Crust, the long-awaited organic flatbread-sandwich-salad spot from Michael Altenberg of Bistro Campagne , will hit Wicker Park (2056 W. Division St.) within a few weeks. Later this spring, Millennium Park will become home to Tavern at the Park, a moderately Read More...
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Yes, it’s Moto spelled backwards, set to open next door to Homaro Cantu’s Market District mother ship (951 W. Fulton Market) in early June with former Moto sous-chef Chris Jones at the helm, cooking up New American comfort food. Read More...
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On May 3rd, Wine Enthusiast ’s “Toast of the Town Chicago 2007,” a tasting event featuring more than 500 wines and food from 30 area restaurants (including Butter , Isabella’s Estiatorio and Le Colonial ), will be held in the grand setting of The Field Read More...
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La Strada Ristorante has expanded to the Northwest 'burbs with a location at 2380 Lakewood Boulevard in Hoffman Estates (847-765-1700). Rosebud of Schaumburg, a branch of The Rosebud , will open later this month at 1370 Bank Drive (847-240-1414). National Read More...
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Terrance Brennan of NYC’s Artisanal and Picholine has revealed that he is crafting a Chicago rendition of Artisanal, his esteemed "Fromagerie & Bistro." The ETA is unknown – ditto for the address (he’s considering the Market District). Meanwhile, Brasserie Read More...
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Early birds and theater-goers can enjoy a three-course meal chosen from new chef Bill Kim’s main menu at Le Lan (5–6 PM, Monday–Friday; $38 per person; 312-280-9100). Francesca’s Forno in Wicker Park offers a three-course deal for $21 on Tuesday nights, Read More...
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Baccalà photo: Steven Johnson John Bubala has transformed Wicker Park’s former Thyme Cafe into Baccalà , a regional Italian focused on hearty Piedmontese fare; the wallet-friendly compact menu is paired with an affordable all-Italian wine list and Goose Read More...
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The No. 1 spot in town for crooked pharma reps to stuff fat doctors full of $50 steaks. Read More...
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Gals gathering at the W on Friday nights can take advantage of Wave 's “Girls Night Out” special, which includes a glass of sangria and four courses of Mediterranean small plates and mini-desserts for $25 per person. For more information, call 312-943-9200. Read More...
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Eric Aubriot, most recently of the defunct Narra, will try his French-trained hand at Middle Eastern cuisine at Alhambra, a sumptuously exotic eatery set to open in the Market District (1240 W. Randolph St.; 312-666-9555) later this spring. Meanwhile, Read More...
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Chicago Prime Steakhouse has closed, to be replaced by Rosebud of Schaumburg, a branch of The Rosebud . Del Toro, the Bucktown tapas place that was a vibrant makeover of Mod, has closed for remodeling – and reconcepting. Read More...
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Once you drive through ax-murderer country to get here you are pleasantly surprised by all the people and the buzz. Read More...
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Niche hosts two six-course American wine dinners this month, with California’s Patz & Hall on the 11th (6:30 PM; $120 per person) and Washington State’s Seven Hills Winery on the 17th (6:30 PM; $100 per person; 630-262-1000). On April 18th, Adobo Grill Read More...
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Azucar photo: Steven Johnson Azucar , a sweet little tapas spot located just across from Logan Square train station, means ‘sugar’ in Spanish; it's a romantic space adorned with old-world touches, a colorful Picasso-style mural and a bar at which to enjoy Read More...
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It's that time of year again: on April 14th, Shaw’s Crab House takes its yearly trip to the 57th Annual American Legion Post #82 Smelt Fry in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The day-long party begins at 9 AM at both Shaw’s locations, with Bloody Marys, mimosas, Read More...
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Erik's Restaurant Photo by Steven Johnson Chef Erik Wicklund (ex Whitehall Hotel) mixes it up at Erik's Restaurant , an Eclectic establishment blending Italian, Asian and American dishes on its midpriced comfort-food menu; the strip-mall setting north Read More...
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By Sarah Halberstadt Doug Sohn defied Chicago's foie gras ban, then paid the price; ZAGAT.com caught up with him after his March 29th court date. At 6:15 AM on Friday, February 16th, Doug Sohn of Hot Doug's Sausage Superstore and Encased Meats Emporium Read More...
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It’s hard to tell where the food stops and the Styrofoam containers begin. Read More...
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The Bloody Mary bar at Rockit Bar & Grill. photo: Barry Brecheisen Do you tend to order gin-and-tonics and rum-and-Cokes wherever you go? Mix it up at these restaurants: Be your own bar chef at Rockit Bar & Grill , which features new custom cocktails Read More...
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From Best of the Buzz Do restaurants have a responsibility to the environment? Tell us what you think on the Zagat Discussion boards! First, Wolfgang Puck banished foie gras from his kitchen. Now another California culinary icon is swearing off bottled Read More...
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Easter dinners in the Chicago metro area run the gamut from casual meals to chef-driven menus. Heaven on Seven serves Easter brunch N'Awlins-style with à la carte dishes like bananas foster French toast, poached eggs on crab cakes with Creole sauce, Read More...
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The Fifth Annual Salsa Competition takes place at Nacional 27 , River North's Nuevo Latino destination, over four consecutive Friday nights at 11 PM beginning April 13th, with semi-finals on April 27th and finals on May 4th. Aspiring dance teams must Read More...
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On April 5th, Morton's, The Steakhouse in Northbrook will auction off a REALLY big red – 27 liters (the equivalent of three cases), weighing in at 82 pounds – at a wine dinner to benefit the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America Read More...
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Zagat Buzz is where you'll find ZAGAT.com editors dishing on the latest restaurant openings, trends and more. Whether you want to know which newcomer has the whole town talking or are just looking to browse recent dining-related headlines, you'll find Read More...
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