|
|
August 2007 - Posts
-
– Come January, your dog may be allowed at outdoor restaurants. [ Chicagoist ] – Locavore magazine franchise Edible will be launching Edible Chicago real soon. [ Food Chain ] – Rick Bayless ( Frontera Grill , Topolobampo ) is now a food Read More...
|
-
Tessa's photo: Steven Johnson Forget Distinctive Cork 's name and its West Suburban strip-mall setting – inside, there's a hip, urban vibe to go with the "sharings" (New American small plates, cheese and charcuterie, sweets) and "pairings" (moderately Read More...
|
-
Veteran restaurateurs are set to kick off two new spots for your French–Asian fusion dining pleasure: Roland Liccioni ( Les Nomades ) is partnering with old-school restaurateur Bob Djahanguiri (Yvette Wintergarden, Toulouse) to cook French fare with Pan-Asian Read More...
|
-
Bluebird Bistro & Wine Bar offers an impressive beer list. photo: Steven Johnson With gastropubs growing in popularity, more and more restaurants are showcasing impressive rosters of beer. Bucktown’s Bluebird Bistro & Wine Bar offers some 49 choices, Read More...
|
-
The waiter took my order, went outside to smoke and then waved through the window. Read More...
|
-
By Garth Johnston Professor Brian Wansink explains why we eat more than we think Professor Brian Wansink at Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab. Courtesy of Cornell University Can a noisy restaurant make you drink more – or less? What's the psychology Read More...
|
-
Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge photo: Steven Johnson With exotic cocktails, premium sake (including flights) and loungey music, Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge , a hip Pan-Asian newcomer serving a moderately priced mix of classics (sushi, pad Thai) and fusion Read More...
|
-
Tequila with sangrita chaser The Four Seasons celebrates Mexican independence with a five-day festival (September 5–9) featuring that country’s spicy fare, hot music and libations muy especiales in Seasons , Seasons Café and the Lounge. There will be Read More...
|
-
Could someone do something about the uniforms? 1982 just called and it wants its suspenders back. Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone Dine 733 W. Madison St. Chicago 312-602-2100 Hachi's Kitchen 2521 N. California Ave. Chicago 773-276-8080 Kohan Japanese 730 W. Maxwell St. Chicago 312-421-6254 Parrot Cage, The 7059 S. Shore Dr. Chicago 773-602-5333 Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone Di Pescara 2124 Northbrook Ct. Northbrook 847-498-4321 Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 930 Milwaukee Ave. Lincolnshire 847-793-0333 Fonda del Mar 3749 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago 773-489-3748 Haro 2436 Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone David Burke's Primehouse 616 N. Rush St. Chicago 312-660-6000 Entourage on American Lane 1301 American Ln. Schaumburg 847-995-9400 Sidebar Grille 221 N. LaSalle St. Chicago 312-739-3900 State 935 W. Webster Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone Chiyo 3800 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago 773-267-1555 copperblue 580 E. Illinois St. Chicago 312-527-1200 Il Mulino New York 1150 N. Dearborn St. Chicago 312-440-8888 Lake Side Café 1418 W. Howard St. Chicago Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone Avenue M 691-695 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago 312-243-1133 Birch River Grill 75 W. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights 847-427-4242 Olé Olé 5413 N. Clark St. Chicago 773-293-2222 Riccardo Trattoria 2119 N. Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone Erba 4520 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago 773-989-4200 Flatwater 321 N. Clark St. Chicago 312-644-0283 La Petite Amelia 618 Church St. Evanston 847-328-3333 New Nightspots Name Address City Phone Bourbon 3244 N. Lincoln Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone Aki Sushi 2015 W. Division St. Chicago 773-227-8080 Berghoff Cafe 17 W. Adams St. Chicago 312-427-7399 Berghoff Cafe O'Hare Concourse C Chicago 773-601-9180 Devon Seafood Grill 39 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago 312-440-8660 Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone Carlos & Carlos 115 W. Campbell St. Arlington Heights 847-259-5227 Feed the Beast 4300 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago 773-478-9666 Fiorentino's Cucina Italiana 2901 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago 773-244-3026 Il Covo Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone Adesso 3332 N. Broadway St. Chicago 773-868-1516 Amira 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr. Chicago 312-923-9311 Barcello's 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago 773-486-8444 Blu Coral 6320 S. Rte. 53 Woodridge 630-719-8808 Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone 545 North 545 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville 847-247-8700 BB's 22 E. Hubbard St. Chicago 312-755-0007 Brockway Chophouse 110 N. Brockway St. Palatine 847-963-0600 DeLaCosta 465 E. Illinois St. Chicago 312-464-1700 Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone Cru Cafe & Wine Bar 25 E. Delaware Pl. Chicago 312-337-4001 Fiddlehead Café 4600 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago 773-751-1500 Pops for Champagne 601 N. State St. Chicago 312-266-7677 Sequel 44 Yorktown Convenience Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone Chalkboard 4343 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago 773-477-7144 Fornetto & Mei's Kitchen 1108 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago 312-294-2488 Ginger Asian Bistro 15700 S. Harlem Ave. Orland Park 708-633-1818 Graze 35 W. Ontario Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone Aigre Doux 230 W. Kinzie St. Chicago 312-329-9400 Bistro Monet 462 Park Blvd. Glen Ellyn 630-469-4002 Sapore di Napoli 1406 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago 773-935-1212 Simply It 2269 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago 773-248-0884 Read More...
|
-
New Restaurants Name Address City Phone 200 East on Chestnut 200 E. Chestnut St. Chicago 312-266-4500 Bar Louie 1122 Lake St. Oak Park 708-725-3300 Chicago Pizza Company 1655 E. Algonquin Rd. Rolling Meadows 847-258-6036 Convito Café & Market Read More...
|
-
By Deirdre Donovan, ZAGAT.com staff editor The restaurant industry reinvents itself with an eco-conscious eye London's Acorn House Photo: Cindy Chen The greening of the restaurant industry, an idealistic movement that took root decades ago, is now Read More...
|
-
– Foie gras is illegal in Chicago, but not hard to find. [ Chicagoist ] – Related: NPR's take on the foie gras ban. [ NPR ] – The "Locavores" are coming! The "Locavores" are coming! [ Chicago Tribune ] – Read More...
|
-
Two unlikely eateries are putting a unique spin on "dinner and a show" by offering film-screening nights. Tonight, the Evanston branch of Pete Miller’s Seafood & Prime Steak kicks off its monthly Dinner and a Movie event with a showing of Tootsie , accompanied Read More...
|
-
Do you carry your Zagat Survey with you wherever you go? Well, you don't have to anymore because earlier this week we happily announced a new (and free) way for you to find your favorite restaurant, nightspot or hotel: ZAGAT.mobi . Looking for a sushi Read More...
|
-
It only seems fitting that a seafood spin-off of Harry Caray’s would invoke his signature slogan. The flamboyant late Cubs announcer would be proud of Holy Mackerel!, a handsome, clubby newcomer in Lombard’s Yorktown Center that opens today with a pricey Read More...
|
-
The sixth annual Dine Out Chicago, in which restaurants offer reduced rates for three-course lunch and/or dinner prix fixe meals to benefit charity, is upon us. From August 19th–23rd and 26th–30th, Chicagoans are invited to dine out and do good by visiting Read More...
|
-
The Bluebird Bistro & Wine Bar photo: Steven Johnson Webster Wine Bar has hatched Bucktown's The Bluebird Bistro & Wine Bar , which produces New American small plates and gastro-leaning larger plates complemented by 50 global beers plus a well-chosen Read More...
|
-
Big Bowl is giving up $25K in profits by dropping bottled water. Tell us what you think of the decision on the Zagat Discussion boards! The green war on bottled water has come to Chicago. Popular Asian stir-fry chain Big Bowl recently announced that it Read More...
|
-
Exposure Tapas Supper Club photo: Steven Johnson Eclectic small plates (hot and cold) are joined by a smattering of seafood, fondue, ‘wafer-crust’ pizzas and full entrees on a something-for-everyone menu at Exposure Tapas Supper Club , a sprawling South Read More...
|
-
On Sunday, September 9th, celebrated Chicago chefs will cook locally produced foods from Green City Market in the garden, over the fire pit and by the pond at the Mettawa home of TV personality Bill Kurtis at the annual Chefs' Harvest Supper & Auction. Read More...
|
-
We could have lived without knowing that our waiter was 'Steven from Long Beach.' Read More...
|
-
On August 28th, RoSal’s in Little Italy continues to re-create a legendary film feast at its special Big Night multicourse dinner the last Tuesday of every month, starring the showpiece timpano; N.B. groups of 15 or more can reserve a Big Night dinner Read More...
|
-
It's the season for blockbuster sequels, so it's no surprise a wave of spin-off locations has washed into town recently. The 12th Chicago Bar Louie (741 W. Randolph St.; 312-474-0700) has moved into the Market District; Café Bionda brings its old-school Read More...
|
-
August 20: Mon Ami Gabi offers a taste of 25 French wines with hors d’oeuvres in the Lincoln Park location’s outdoor cafe (6–8 PM; $25 per person; reservations required; 773-348-8886). August 22: Master Sommelier Alpana Singh and Advanced Sommelier Adam Read More...
|
-
Heirloom tomatoes Coco Pazzo and sibling Coco Pazzo Cafe celebrate peak tomato season August 20th–26th with an à la carte Festival del Pomodoro menu that will feature special Tuscan treatments of heirloom tomatoes from local growers and wine pairings Read More...
|
-
Terra Verde at the Green Valley Ranch Resort Last night Fox wrapped up the third season of its hit kitchen reality show from chef Gordon Ramsay , Hell's Kitchen . This year the top prize went to Virginian Rock Harper , 30, who now will have "the coveted Read More...
|
-
Out with chandeliers, in with star chefs as hotel restaurants shed their stuffy image Dean Fearing “Formal dining is dead,” declares Dean Fearing, the chef who spent two decades at the Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas. “I think people want to be wowed, Read More...
|
-
Chaise Lounge photo: Steven Johnson Here's another candidate for the list of rooftop escapes we brought you a while back: Chaise Lounge , the swanky Near West newcomer in the old Iggy’s haunt. It sounds like a lounge, but serves like a midpriced New American Read More...
|
-
Martini Park An art deco exterior sets the tone at English , a tri-level River North gastropub (from the folks behind Union Park ) where walnut floors, elaborate iron work and vintage photography are a fine complement to updated British cocktails; there’s Read More...
|
-
If I wanted to be treated with distaste, I would just stay home. Read More...
|
-
On Tuesday, August 14th, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! will host a tasting of 30-plus Spanish wines, sherries and brandies served with tapas and paella; wines will be available for purchase during the event (6–8 PM; $35 includes a wine tasting booklet; 773-935-5000; Read More...
|
-
Scylla owner and chef Stephanie Izzard will close the Mediterranean restaurant on Saturday, August 25th. "I need some time off to travel," she told the Buzz. According to Chicago Magazine 's Dish, the space will soon be Takashi, a small-plater by Takashi Read More...
|
-
Cafe Matou will offer a dessert and wine pairing for $10 to celebrate their 10th anniversary – they opened in August 1997 and got their liquor license one month later. This month (excluding the 14th and 26th, when the restaurant has special events planned), Read More...
|
-
Tavern at the Park photo: Steven Johnson Chef John Hogan and his Keefer’s compatriots head for the Loop with Tavern at the Park , an upscale-casual tavern serving an all-day menu of midpriced, chef-driven American comfort food complemented by a California-centric Read More...
|
-
TABLE fifty-two photo: Steven Johnson Celebrity chef/author Art Smith has opened his first restaurant, TABLE fifty-two , offering the Gold Coast midpriced Traditional and New American comfort food that incorporates family recipes and local and organic Read More...
|
-
Our waiter was very unattractive, and this being LA, I have to downgrade the Decor rating. Read More...
|
-
Otom serves haute comfort food in a casual Market District setting. photo: Steven Johnson Andouille-anise mac 'n' cheese? Fish 'n' chips with Guinness batter and malt tartar sauce? This isn't your mother's comfort food. Here are some of the latest restaurants Read More...
|
-
Charlie Trotter photo: CharlieTrotters.com Charlie Trotter, whose eponymous Chicago restaurant is referred to as a "religious experience" by Zagat surveyors, is preparing to return to Vegas . A representative from Las Vegas Sands has confirmed the "worst-kept Read More...
|
|
|
|