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July 2008 - Posts
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From Friday through Sunday, Grant Park is hosting a large food festival, with vendors peddling fare from a wide range of Chicagoland restaurants. Rumor has it there may be a musical accompaniment provided by the likes of Radiohead , Kanye West and many Read More...
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From chef Jimmy Sneed comes SugarToad at the Hotel Arista in Naperville. Named for a sweet (sugar) and ugly (toad) blowfish from the Chesapeake Bay that Sneed has been cooking with for more than 20 years – and that he'll serve as a complimentary Read More...
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Foie gras has thankfully returned to the Windy City , and Bonsoiree , the 26-seat New American–New French BYO in Logan Square, has a good deal for liver lovers. Every Wednesday night, diners who order either of the regular prix fixe menus (five Read More...
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Nobu Matsuhisa photo: Steven Freeman For our Secrets of Sushi Chefs series finale, we speak with Nobu Matsuhisa , whose eponymous restaurants are among the hottest tickets wherever they are around the world. From LA to Milan to Tokyo , Matsuhisa titillates Read More...
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MANA Food Bar photo: Steven Johnson A pair of principals from de cero and sushi wabi are behind MANA Food Bar , a moderately priced Eclectic-vegetarian in Wicker Park, where the all-day menu eschews meat substitutes to focus on veggie-powered plates (some Read More...
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Blue 13 photo: Steven Johnson River North hipster Blue 13 is more sophisticated than its rock ’n’ roll soundtrack implies, offering creative, seasonal New American fare from a former Zealous chef at fine-dining prices; the cozy, brick-lined Read More...
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– Ever wonder why your favorite dish isn't offered anymore? [ TOC ] – Food costs are pushing McDonald's to rethink its dollar menu. [ Tribune ] – How the feds traced the salmonella back to those peppers. [ Tribune ] – On Read More...
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Alice Waters This Saturday's your chance to shop with Alice Waters at Green City Market. Learn from a master while she selects ingredients for the menu she'll prepare at a Monday, July 28th fund-raising luncheon for 2,000 in honor of Michelle Read More...
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This September, chef Chris Pandel (ex Café Boulud , Tru ) will launch The Bristol, a seasonal American with Mediterranean influences, in Bucktown at a yet-to-be-disclosed location. The menu will include bar snacks like charcuterie, salumi, duck-fat Read More...
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In conjunction with the American Cheese Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Cafe Matou chef Charlie Socher will offer a four course menu that highlights artisanal cheeses and dairy on Thursday, July 24th. Expect dishes like house-cured salmon with Read More...
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Bottom Lounge photo: courtesy of Barry Brecheisen After succumbing to CTA expansion in its original location, Bottom Lounge has reemerged in a spacious two-story indie venue in the West Loop where microbrews splash from the taps and notable acts thrash Read More...
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L2O's Tatami Room Super-modern seafood restaurant L2O recently unveiled its tatami room, which can accommodate two to eight diners. Inspired by chef Laurent Gras’ trips to Japan, the private space is appointed with grass-mat floors, yellow cedar Read More...
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A redo of the former BB's in River North, Madame Tartine serves midpriced French bistro classics – and some modern updates like duck confit spring rolls and a surf ’n’ turf burger – nightly until 1:30 AM; the 1960s-inspired Read More...
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Our waiter would have been better cast as an undertaker. Read More...
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– The FDA has given the all clear on eating tomatoes again. But maybe avoid the peppers? [ Tribune ] – This whole salmonella fracas has been an embarrassment for the FDA. [ Accidental Hedonist ] – The list of U.S. semi-finalist chefs Read More...
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From the management team behind West Loop favorites de cero and sushi wabi comes Mana, a Wicker Park spot aimed to fill the Windy City gap in reasonably priced gourmet vegetarian dining. Aiming for a Monday opening, chef Jill Barron will be serving up Read More...
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The Blackbird / Avec team has finally announced that their third sib , a culinary homage to beer, pork and fish in the West Loop, will be named the Publican (British term for pub owner). The tentative opening date has been set for Monday, August 18th. Read More...
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The Greenhouse Through Labor Day, Italian-born restaurant director for the The Ritz-Carlton , Matteo Gentile (aka The Mozzarella Man), throws a “Mozzarella and Friends Summer Wine and Cheese Celebration" on Friday and Saturday evenings in The Read More...
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Rick Bayless Rick Bayless , top toque of regional Mexican faves Frontera Grill and Topolobampo , is planning a tortería (aka sandwich shop) with a wood-burning oven for April 2009. Focusing on classic regional Mexican sandwiches featuring ingredients Read More...
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On Thursday, July 17th, you can sample the eats from 50 of Chicago’s top toques including Rick Bayless ( Frontera Grill , Topolobampo ), Paul Kahan ( Avec , Blackbird ), Bruce Sherman ( North Pond ), Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard and more at the Read More...
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Depot Nuevo photo: Steven Johnson Serving creative interpretations of Nuevo Latino cuisine, Depot Nuevo is a casual, midpriced arrival set in Wilmette's century-old train station; the quaint setting – which features a charming, shaded wraparound Read More...
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Most of the food here tastes like cheese with extra cheese on top. Read More...
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Lawry's photo: courtesy of Lawry's the Prime Rib Magnificent Mile stalwart Lawry’s the Prime Rib will celebrate its 70th Anniversary with a pre-fixe dinner on Wednesday, July 16th. Hosted by Lawry’s chairman Richard N. Frank, and president Read More...
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– The recent uptick in Cook County taxes may be a boon for service workers. [ Tribune ] – The celebrity chef scene is getting out of hand. [ Hungry ] – Rick Bayless has plans for a quick-serve Mexican sandwich shop around the corner Read More...
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HUB 51 photo: Steven Johnson The sons of restaurateur Rich Melman (Lettuce Entertain You) are behind HUB 51 , a River North arrival whose moderately priced New American–Eclectic menu ranges from sandwiches, salads and steaks to sushi rolls Read More...
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Graham Elliot Bowles Chefs are a talented lot and – especially when they own the restaurant – their influence often extends way beyond the kitchen. For instance, chef Graham Elliot Bowles, of the eponymous River North newcomer graham elliot Read More...
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Chef Tony Priolo (ex Coco Pazzo ) is about to see his Piccolo Sogno – "little dream" in Italian – come true as his restaurant of that very name is finally a reality. Priolo plans to open the doors of his new West Town Italian restaurant Read More...
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Rue Montorgueil, Paris, Festival of 30 June 1878 Claude Monet You don't have to go to France to get into the spirit of Bastille Day. Here are some ways to celebrate around Chicago. From Thursday, July 10th–Wednesday, July 16th, both Mon Ami Read More...
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photo: Angela Rutherford Dear Readers, Zagat Buzz is on break until July 7th, when we’ll be back with all the latest news and openings. Until then, may your Fourth of July weekend be chock-full of good eats and star-spangled fun! The Zagat Buzz Read More...
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The Taylor Street Martini at Fulton's on the River photo: Courtesy of Fulton's on the River There's no denying the appeal of a cold drink on a hot summer night (or day), and some Chicago restaurants are coming up with ultracreative concoctions. Read More...
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My husband-to-be ordered a brain burrito. I married him anyway. Read More...
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ZED 451's rooftop lawn photo: courtesy of ZED 451 Maybe Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and Summer Solstice the official one, but it always seems like July 4th is the real kickoff. Then, it's a race to pack in as much warm-weather Read More...
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Sometime this month, Chicago should get its highly anticipated beer-focused restaurant from Paul Kahan and company ( Blackbird , Avec ). "This is a modern American beer hall," says co-owner Eduard Seitan, "Just the reverse of Avec." Read More...
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