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September 2008 - Posts
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It may not even be Halloween, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start thinking about your Thanksgiving turkey. If you've never been able to get that holiday bird cooked to your liking, you might want to hear what Jeff Mauro has to say. Read More...
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Legendary actor Paul Newman passed away over the weekend. Although best known as a movie star, he was also renowned as an entrepreneur/philanthropist thanks to his Newman’s Own brand of food products, which began as a line of salad dressing and Read More...
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The Bristol photo: Steven Johnson Sustainable, local ingredients bolster the seasonal New American fare at The Bristol, an affordable Bucktown arrival that offers inventive bar snacks, nightly specials, brunch and late-night dining (it’s open until Read More...
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RoPa photo: Steven Johnson A charming vintage building in Rogers Park houses RoPa Restaurant & Wine Bar (hence the name), a moderately priced, Med-influenced New American, which serves a full range of salads, seafood, pasta and steaks plus a wine Read More...
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– Sustainable seafood cards have come to sushi. [ LAT ] – A French Laundry sous chef will represent the U.S. in the Bocuse d'Or. [ Diner's Journal ] – Forget about a food shortage. The world has a potable water shortage. [ Economist Read More...
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I asked the waitress what was on the cheese plate and she replied 'cheese.' Read More...
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There are just a few days left to participate in the Great American Dine-Out, a fund-raising effort that helps feed hungry children. Dozens of area restaurants, including mk , Vivere and Va Pensiero , will donate a portion of your check to Share Our Strength Read More...
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sola Photo: Courtesy of sola On Monday, October 20th at sola , chef Carol Wallack and chef de cuisine Alex Shalev will be whipping up a five-course meal featuring the freshest seasonal produce from local farmers, complemented with fall-flavored beers Read More...
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– China's tainted milk scandal is spreading to Europe. [ NYT ] – While working on the bailout plan last night, the House ordered pizza and the Senate got Thai. [ NYT ] – A 12-year-old McDonald's burger looks about the same as Read More...
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Sandy Yu and Jeff Zhang, owners of the River North's Republic Pan-Asian Restaurant & Lounge, are rethinking their restaurant. The duo is the process of transforming the clubby, zen-like environs into a farm-focused New American spot called Farmerie Read More...
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A Mano photo: Steven Johnson In the spirit of the upcoming Chicago Marathon , River North Italian A Mano is helping diners load up on their carbs with Pastapalooza, offered during dinner hours from October 6th–11th for parties of two or more. The Read More...
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– Are major egg producers fixing prices? Possibly. [ WSJ ] – A group of French chefs wants the UN to declare their cuisine a world treasure. [ NYT ] – But what will the children of New York's Hunts Point do with $1M in vegan food? Read More...
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– In terms of quality coffee, has Chicago surpassed Seattle? [ The Stew ] – Krispy Kreme is bringing in the soft-serve ice cream. [ USA Today ] – After 25 states asked it to reconsider, MillerCoors has put its caffeinated alcoholic drink, Read More...
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Cat's Meow photo: Steven Johnson Light floods into Cat's Meow , a bi-level West Town lounge where birch-wood accents, a mod music-themed mural and high-backed leather stools – plus a roomy patio – are chill-out-worthy; underground, Read More...
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A new luxury hotel in the Western Suburbs hosts SugarToad , a New American from acclaimed, irreverent chef Jimmy Sneed, whose regionally inspired, upscale dishes focus on local ingredients in unfussy presentations; named for a Chesapeake Bay blowfish, Read More...
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On September 25th, Landmark 's monthly themed wine tasting will pair five different vintage wines with popular songs from the corresponding year. Possible combinations include Penfold's 1998 Magill Estate Shiraz from Southern Australia and Celine Read More...
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– The celebrity chefs keep pouring into Vegas. [ Eater LA ] – Grant Achatz of Chicago's Alinea defends the long tasting menus disparaged by Anthony Bourdain and Marco Pierre White . [ Gothamist ] – And on that note, Thomas Keller Read More...
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photo: Miles 78 Chicago's quest to be synonymous with great food continues with the addition this year of a second high-profile food fair for the Windy City, Chicago Gourmet . On September 27th and 28th, Millennium Park and the great lawn of the Pritzker Read More...
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– Making the most of moose meat in Alaska. [ NYT ] – The illustrious tea bag may well be 100 years old today! [ Serious Eats ] – The FDA is thinking of making allergy labels on food more prominent. [ Washington Post ] – In the Read More...
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The biggest news of the fall is that the seemingly endless wait for the Publican will soon be over, but there are plenty of other exciting openings to look forward to: The Bristol : Chris Pandel (ex Café Boulud , Tru ) will be serving up pâté, Read More...
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The nightlife in Lakeview is heating up with three new spots opening recently offering everything from oversized ice cubes to fried mac 'n' cheese. Grand River Bar & Grill 3032 N. Lincoln Ave.; 773-281-9900 It’s no surprise the flat-screens Read More...
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– Trans fats are now banned in Boston too. [ Boston Globe ] – Amazon.com is getting into the wine-selling business. [ Tech Crunch ] – Proof the declining economy is affecting the food industry: New York's Four Seasons is adding breakfast. Read More...
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The Counter Photo: Steven Johnson An import from California, The Counter offers Lakeview denizens endless permutations of custom-built burgers (312,000-plus, it claims) thanks to a menu that offers three sizes of patties made with beef, poultry or veggies, Read More...
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Cuatro Photo: Courtesy of Cuatro On October 1st, South Loop Nuevo Latino restaurant Cuatro celebrates its three-year anniversary with a special three-course prix fixe dinner featuring items like flautas de barbacoa (crisp corn flutes filled with slow Read More...
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Do you think high-fructose corn syrup has received a bad rap? Let us know on the Zagat Discussion boards! Fans of The Omnivore’s Dilemma may want to sit down for this one. A new series of TV ads, brought to you by the Corn Refiners Association of Read More...
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Tomorrow the owners of Rogers Park's Good to Go Jamaican will open Jamaica, Jamaica, their upscale outpost in Evanston. To capture authentic flavors lacking locally, owners boast homemade marinades and rubs prepared with spices directly imported from Read More...
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More, a boutique cupcake salon in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, is set to open Friday, September 12th. Executive chef Todd Maturatai (ex Powerhouse ) and consulting chef Gale Gand ( Tru ) have teamed up for a menu that includes sweet flavors Read More...
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Perennial photo: Steven Johnson Lincoln Parkers have one more incentive to rise at a reasonable hour on weekends, as trendy New American newcomer Perennial just launched its brunch service, available every Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 AM–1:30 PM. Read More...
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Jaipur photo: Steven Johnson Classic, inexpensive Indian cuisine (including tandoori specialties and vegetarian dishes cooked to patrons' spice preferences) and some intriguing nonalcoholic beverages like spiced lime soda are served at Jaipur , a Read More...
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– National Geographic has launched a new website devoted to the foods of the world. [ National Geographic ] – How would you like a beer made with yeast from the Jurassic era? [ Washington Post ] – Take an awesome tour through America's Read More...
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Imagine an episode of Iron Chef featuring a battle between two victorious reality TV chefs. Sounds like fun, right? Well, no need to imagine because on September 29th, Hell's Kitchen 's Rock Harper and Top Chef 's Stephanie Izard face off Read More...
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– The state of Slow Food after Slow Food Nation. [ NYT ] – Of course, the local-food revolution isn't just happening in the States, it is happening across the pond too. [ NYS ] – But what about endangered foods? [ Serious Eats ] Read More...
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Tapas Las Ramblas photo: Steven Johnson At Tapas Las Ramblas , the founders of Twist are serving midpriced traditional Spanish tapas, paella and desserts, accompanied by sangrias and juicy Latin cocktails, in an Andersonville double-storefront once home Read More...
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Old Oak Tap photo: Steven Johnson At Ukrainian Village arrival Old Oak Tap , the all-day menu offers New American pub grub – creative sandwiches, entree salads, sharing plates – and a large selection of beer via a dozen handles and a multitude Read More...
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