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May 2007 - Posts
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Pinstripes photo: Steven Johnson Sprawling across 45,000 sq. ft. of Northbrook, Pinstripes , an upscale Italian-American bistro, offers a midpriced menu of small plates, salads, flatbreads, pastas and entrees with a side of bocce (six indoor-outdoor courts) Read More...
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For a limited time, Spiaggia 's guests can savor an eight-course tasting menu spotlighting many of Italy’s rarest ingredients; designated as Degustazione di Produtti di Denominazione di Origine Protetta – or Protected Denomination of Origin – they carry Read More...
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If you’d like to revisit the venerable, checked-tablecloth environs of Papa Milano , then you'd better act fast. On Thursday, May 31st, this homey, 30-something Italian classic will close due to real estate vicissitudes (they are looking for a new location) Read More...
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Crust photo: Steven Johnson Nearly everything is organic (including most beverages) at Crust , Michael Altenberg’s breakthrough ‘pizza lounge’ offering inexpensive ciabatta-style flatbreads made with classic and more unusual global ingredients; set in Read More...
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By Jessica Grose; From Best of the Buzz What better way to toast summer than at one of the nation's many gastronomic goings-on? Below is a sampling of food festivals to satisfy every taste, from country fairs offering the simply sublime flavors of the Read More...
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Shanghai Terrace Looking for a summertime sanctuary? Located high above the fray, these rooftops offer the perfect urban escape. NoMI Pegasus on the Fly Rock Bottom Brewery (River North) Shanghai Terrace SushiSamba rio Twisted Spoke (Near West) Read More...
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Cordis Brothers Supper Club photo: Steven Johnson Serving midpriced Traditional American fare, Cordis Brothers Supper Club in Lakeview looks like it's been around for years, complete with cozy booths, nailhead-trim chairs and lots of wood (including a Read More...
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Where will you be dining this summer? Here's a rundown of new options: In late May, the funky, fruity fave, Orange , is scheduled to open a third location, this one in Roscoe Village at the former Brett’s Café Americain space (2011 W. Roscoe St.). Maijean, Read More...
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Tru On Sunday, June 3rd, old world and new world wines will square off at a Tru wine dinner hosted by triple-threat sommeliers Scott Tyree, Alpana Singh and Robert Bath and guest winemaker Susana Balbo of the Susana Balbo Winery in Argentina. A special Read More...
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The only thing healthy about the place is the exit door. Read More...
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On Tuesday, May 14th, the last cleaver was tossed at Benihana 's Streeterville location. The restaurant joined a list of others that didn't make it through spring: Brett's Café Americain, a Roscoe Village New American, closed April 29th, leaving space Read More...
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Cafe Matou lets diners raid its wine cellar the fourth Wednesday of each month, when 25-plus selections from the bistro's stash go for $17 a bottle; the deal is next available on Wednesday, May 23rd (5–10 PM; 773-384-8911). Read More...
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Anteprima photo: Steven Johnson Andersonville-sweet on the outside and decorator-funky on the inside, Anteprima , a midpriced Italian with a cool cafe atmosphere, uses seasonal, local and organic ingredients; its budget-friendly, all-Italian wine list Read More...
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Sura photo: Steven Johnson Sura , Lakeview’s futuristic Thai–Asian fusion restaurant (from the folks behind NYC’s Spice , SEA and Peep ), serves its midpriced fare in a clubby, white-on-white space-station setting accented by splashes of red; adding to Read More...
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On Saturday, May 19th, Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini comes to town to talk about his new book, Slow Food Nation: A Blueprint for Changing the Way We Eat, at Northwestern University Law School’s Thorne Auditorium. The nonprofit organization was founded Read More...
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The results of the Zagat/ Today Show Fast-Food Survey are in and the battle of the burger behemoths has been decided – and if you were betting on Mickey D's or the King to rank as the nation's premier patty purveyor, guess again. Read on for full survey Read More...
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Who said it was ok to expose your chest hair while serving people their sandwiches and frozen yogurt? Read More...
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Spiaggia On Saturday, May 12th, Spiaggia chefs Tony Mantuano and Missy Robbins preside over “The Elements of Creativity,” a cooking class followed by a three-course lunch with wine pairings (11:30 AM–2 PM; $125 per person; 312-280-3300). Read More...
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Last night, the 17th annual James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony was held at New York City's Lincoln Center. Did your favorite restaurant take any honors? Outstanding Restaurateur: Thomas Keller ( The French Laundry ) Outstanding Chef: Michel Richard Read More...
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Alhambra's opulent setting photo: Steven Johnson Looking to get away from it all? Two new restaurants transport diners with swank settings and exotic themes. Over-the-top and opulent, Alhambra Palace Restaurant revives the El Morocco tradition of adult Read More...
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evilOlive photo: Steven Johnson This spring, a crop of new DJ-enhanced lounges has sprung up in Wicker Park. Each has its own vibe, from the brews and tattoos of the back-from-the-dead Lava Lounge in its new, glowing location to the creative martinis Read More...
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Niche is hosting a May 15th wine dinner. May 11: Shaw’s Schaumburg showcases a spring wine event with tastings of 25 white wines, hors d’oeuvres and live music on its enclosed patio (5–7 PM; $25 per person; 847-517-2722). May 15: Niche hosts a wine dinner Read More...
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Zealous Throughout May, join the anniversary party at Zealous (marking seven years in River North, following seven at its prior Elmhurst location) with a five-course tasting menu of favorite dishes throughout the years ($85) and a $14 pour of Veuve Clicquot Read More...
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On Tuesday, May 8th, the Tour hits Chicago with a gathering of over 200 fine wineries, each pouring one of their best; the event will be held at the Hyatt Regency at 151 Wacker Drive (7–10 PM; tickets are $200 in advance, $225 at the door, includes wines Read More...
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Marco Pierre White is "The Devil in the Kitchen." Celeb chefs Gordon Ramsay and Anthony Bourdain may be the latest enfants terribles to rock the culinary world, but as Britain's original bad-boy toque, Marco Pierre White would like to set the record straight. Read More...
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