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February 2009 - Posts
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Green Zebra is offering a mushroom menu. Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Now through March 9, Green Zebra is offering a four-course, $45 menu showcasing the versatility of mushrooms. While dishes will rotate, expect items such as savoy cabbage rolls, Read More...
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– Don't expect to see a Chicago sequel from Charlie Trotter anytime soon. [ Chicago Business ] – But other major chefs still have restaurants in the works. [ Wall Street Journal ] – Surprise, surprise: two-for-one deals can actually Read More...
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The final three cheftestants Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few regarding last night's season five finale: Read More...
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Custom House Photo: courtesy of the restaurant On Sunday, March 1, some of Chicago's top chefs are teaming up for a charity soup cook-off at Custom House in Printer's Row. From 1–4 PM guests can taste sample-size bowls from the likes of Read More...
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After a year of serving kosher fare in the South Loop, the Wolfgang Puck –led Spertus Cafe in the Spertus building is closing shop on March 1. Read More...
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– Get over yourself and check your coat. [ NYT ] – Cooking up ways to lose trans fats. [ Boston Globe ] – Food safety is becoming a bigger issue. [ AP ] – The 12-year-old critic strikes again – in the digital pages of GQ Read More...
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The Publican Photo: Steven Johnson Belgian gastropub The Publican pairs with Munster, IN, brewery Three Floyds on March 3 for a four-course beer-focused dinner. Along with grub like a seafood crudo and pot au feu, there will be limited-edition banana Read More...
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Photo: Jerry Rutolo Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we unearthed some of Rutolo's archive for Read More...
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Carla Hall whips up some love on Top Chef. Photo: courtesy of Bravo Top Chef 's Carla Hall surprised many viewers by coming from behind to land a spot in the show's finale, which airs tomorrow night on Bravo. Recently, she chatted with the Buzz Read More...
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Situated in Streeterville's Doubletree Hotel, swanky New American Markethouse serves seasonal fare (including a breakfast buffet) crafted with ingredients from local purveyors, along with a tight wine list, all at moderate prices; the masculine, modern Read More...
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Zocalo is celebrating Fat Tuesday. Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Zocalo in River North gets into the Mardi Gras spirit tomorrow night with a three-course dinner special. Choose any appetizer, entree and dessert from the dinner menu for just $20. Now Read More...
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– Fast-food pizza sales ain't what they used to be. [ WSJ ] – Michelle Obama shook up her first state dinner with a press tour of the White House kitchen. [ NYT ] – A snapshot of the restaurant industry now. [ USA Today ] – Read More...
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So snobby you would think it's high school all over again. Read More...
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Duchamp Photo: Steven Johnson Heads up, early week tipplers. Sunday nights at Bucktown New American Duchamp , all bottles on the wine list are 50% off. Or, if you'd rather save your dollars for dinner, check out the special, three-course $25 prix Read More...
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– Food banks are seeing a marked increase in demand. [ NYT ] – Spike Mendelsohn and his Good Stuff Eatery won the SoBe Burger Bash. [ Eater ] – Peanut allergies may soon be a thing of the past. [ Independent ] – Dear waiters: stop Read More...
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Emeril Lagasse and Padma Lakshmi on Top Chef Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few: – Not all was as it Read More...
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Faith & Whiskey Photo: Steven Johnson Though the effect may be slightly more glam than gritty, the Lincoln Park bar Faith & Whiskey commits to its roadhouse aspirations with illuminated skulls, antler chandeliers, framed electric guitars on steel-colored Read More...
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Green Zebra is taking part in Chef Week Photo: courtesy of the restaurant When the deals come to town, they really come to town. Just in time for Chicago's Restaurant Week is the first ever Chicago Chef Week , which runs from February 22–27 Read More...
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– Opening a new small restaurant, especially in LA, is an ordeal. [ LAT ] – Even cookbooks have been putting on the calories over the years. [ LAT ] – A truffle scuffle is brewing in Italy. [ Independent ] – Marks & Spencer Read More...
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Photo: courtesy of Jerry Rutolo Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we unearthed some of Rutolo's Read More...
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Which movie did the Griffith Observatory appear in? Test your knowledge with our movie quiz. Come Sunday, February 22, Hollywood's biggest players will assemble in LA’s Kodak Theatre for the Academy Awards . Afterward, the crème de la Read More...
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After the departure of his brother Kevin, Alan Shikami is carrying on at Shikago with a new, more casual concept: an affordable izakaya-style 'Asian market menu' (think ramen, pho, yakitori) for Loop lunches and dinners; the urban-chic black-and-white Read More...
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An experience only a suburbanite would tolerate. Read More...
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The line outside of Godiva in Manhattan's Time Warner Center. Photo: G. Johnston Still haven't gotten yours something special for Valentine's? If the growing line outside of the Godiva by our office is any indication, you might want to get Read More...
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Laissez les bons temps rouler at Wishbone. Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Local restaurants are celebrating Mardi Gras on February 24 with food, drink and fun. Harry Caray's : This River North Italian goes Cajun for a night with its Phat Tuesday Read More...
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After receiving 15,000 entries this year for the prestigious James Beard Foundation awards , the list of semifinalists was announced today. While the official nominees won't be announced until March 23rd (with the winners announced on May 4th), the Read More...
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– The price of chocolate is set to jump after Valentine's. [ WSJ ] – Don't worry about those peanuts, your food is full of gross things already. [ NYT ] – Frugal customers are hurting even big names like the Cheesecake Factory Read More...
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Ajasteak starts serving brunch. Photo: Steven Johnson After a weekend of debauchery, repent on Sunday with...bottomless Bloody Marys! Gold Coast steakhouse Ajasteak has rolled out a "Sunday School" brunch from 11 AM–3 PM. Along with unique Read More...
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Wylie Dufresne and Padma Lakshmi on Top Chef Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few: – Wait, Carla was Read More...
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Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we unearthed some of Rutolo's archive for your enjoyment (and Read More...
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Hot Chocolate's not feeling bashful about its birthday. Photo: David M. Sax To celebrate its fourth year in Bucktown, Hot Chocolate is throwing a blowout on February 23rd. Feast on five courses prepared by Bill Kim ( urbanbelly ), Chris Pandel ( The Read More...
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it's a good time to talk about champagne, an essential accompaniment for any festive meal. James Hayes, associate beverage director for the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (and former head sommelier Read More...
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– Restaurants are waiting to see what Valentine's brings before closing their doors. [ NYO ] – Even grocery stores, which should be doing well as diners leave restaurants, are facing trouble these days. [ CNN ] – Ever wonder why Read More...
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You don’t have to wait for Restaurant Week to find bargains in the Windy City. Zagat's just-released Chicago Dining Deals guide leads cost-conscious diners to 337 restaurants where your dollar will stretch a little further. Many of the included Read More...
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L'Eiffel Bistrot Photo: Steven Johnson An upscale Northwest Suburban shopping center is home to L’Eiffel Bistrot & Crêperie , a white-tablecloth arrival serving midpriced bistro classics (including crêpes), plus a half-dozen Read More...
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It isn't just restaurants that are offering deals to keep the books in the black. Even coffee chains like Starbucks are getting in on the action . Starting March 3rd the chain will offer “breakfast pairings” for $4 and under, available Read More...
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Farmerie 58 is one of the 130-plus restaurants participating in Restaurant Week. Photo: Steven Johnson Fab deals kick off on February 20th when Restaurant Week rolls back into town. This year more than 130 restaurants will be participating, giving diners Read More...
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– Peanut sales have dropped by nearly 25%. [ NYT ] – Wait! Eric Ripert is not launching a frozen product line. [ The Feedbag ] – But maybe Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud are? [ Eater ] – Starbucks is trying to reposition itself Read More...
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If this is American food, I'll apply for a passport out. Read More...
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Park 52 photo: Steven Johnson Got a primo vino you've been holding on to for too long? Pull it out on February 28th when a group of Chicago restaurants are waiving their corkage fees and adding additional deals to their regular wine lists. Here's Read More...
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– Eric Ripert is launching a prepared food line. [ Eater ] – Virginia is about to ban smoking in restaurants and bars. [ Washington Post ] – This is a great year to eat East Coast oysters. [ NRN ] – Bad peanuts were knowingly sold Read More...
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HB Home Bistro Photo: Courtesy of the restaurant Chef Joncarl Lachman is bringing family-style dinners home, or at least to his HB Home Bistro in Boys Town. Every Wednesday, starting February 11th and continuing weekly, the New American is offering a Read More...
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Eric Ripert on Top Chef Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few: – Hey, this thing is finally starting to Read More...
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A quaint strip of Lincoln Park houses Terragusto , a second story spin-off of the local/sustainable Roscoe Village success story , this one recapitulating the seasonal Italian menu and going a step further with specialty drinks and affordable wines by Read More...
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– Once chilly restaurants are warming up in the recession. [ NYT ] – Coca-Cola is dropping Classic from its name. [ AdAge ] – So, how did Denny's free breakfast deal go yesterday? [ Chicago Tribune ] – Want to be Top Chef ? Read More...
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Photo: courtesy of Jerry Rutolo Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we thought it would be fun to unearth Read More...
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After two years, Debbie Sharpe's Cru Café has closed and is being converted into a second outpost of her Bucktown standard Feast . Owner Sharpe was "very sad" to see the Gold Coast New American go because of the loyal clientele and Read More...
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Tocco Photo: Steven Johnson Thin-crust pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven stars at Tocco , a Bucktown wine bar (and FoLLia spin-off) that also serves pastas, small plates and other midpriced Italian fare; its flashy setting, done in black, white and Read More...
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– Not everyone's an Obama fan at the White House . [ NRN ] – The 21 Club loosens its tie policy , then cuts its prices. [ Crain's ] – You complain, Shake Shack listens. [ Memoirs of an Ubereater ] – Nobu pays $2.5 million Read More...
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