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• Outtake of the Week

  Why the attitude? No one else is eating here. Read More... Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 5:33 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Outtakes

• Working the Pitchfork

  Pitchfork , a brick-walled, antler-adorned Avondale taproom from the crew behind Wrigleyville’s Rebel Bar & Grill , et al., is all about the hard stuff, promoting its selection of whiskey, bourbon, rye and scotch above all else; the ’hood’s Read More... Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 11:30 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Notable Openings

• Dining News Elsewhere: Obese Americans, Ramsay Loses His Number Two

  – By 2018, 43% of Americans are expected to be obese. [ NYDN ] – Gordon Ramsay has lost his right-hand man. [ Bloomberg ] – The Senate is considering requiring beef to be tested for E. coli. [ NYT ] – Top Chef contestants aren't Read More... Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 10:18 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Top Toques Pig Out

  Vie Photo: stevenjohnsonphotography On Tuesday and Wednesday, December 15–16, get ready to go hog wild. That's when four of the city's top chefs are teaming up for “The Cadillac of Pig Dinners.” Both nights, Vie 's Paul Virant, Read More... Posted Thursday, November 19, 2009 2:21 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Mado Tackles a Whole Cow

  mado Photo: stevenjohnsonphotography Bucktown head-to-tail emporium mado is going whole hog with beef at its next family dinner on Sunday, December 6. Nearly every part of the cow will be served in dishes that evening – including options like beef Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:42 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Dining News Elsewhere: Koodies, Samuelsson Goes to Washington

  – Marcus Samuelsson will be working the kitchen at Obama's first state dinner. [ Obama Foodorama ] – The fight for Cadbury intensifies. [ WSJ ] – Chipotle sets its sights on London, Europe. [ NRN ] – Costco drops Coke. [ AP Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:20 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• The Hearty Boys and the Case of the Brand-New Restaurant

  Hearty Photo: stevenjohnsonphotography Food Network stars The Hearty Boys offer their New American take on comfort food (e.g. lobster pot pie, root-beer-BBQ pulled-pork sandwich) along with midpriced wines and fun cocktails at Hearty , a funky Wrigleyville Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:01 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Notable Openings

• Big Star Makes a Big Splash

  Big Star Photo: stevenjohnsonphotography Behind the scenes at new Bucktown taqueria Big Star lurks a powerhouse team – folks from avec , Blackbird , The Publican , Sonotheque and Violet Hour – who have joined forces to offer ultrafresh, affordable Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:52 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Notable Openings

• Three Years of Marigold

  Marigold Photo: courtesy of the restaurant To celebrate its three year anniversary, Uptown Indian Marigold will be offering three- and four-course wazwan (Hindi for feast) November 18–21, priced at $24.95 and $39.95, respectively. Dishes will include Read More... Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 12:04 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Dining News Elsewhere: Buzzy Booze, Subway in the Sky

  – The FDA is targeting caffeinated booze. [ WSJ ] – Meanwhile, its efforts to ban eating raw oysters didn't work out so well. [ NYT ] – Burger King franchisees lose 10¢ for every $1 double cheeseburger sold. [ NRN ] – Read More... Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 11:49 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Outtake of the Week

  Authenticity has never been more perfectly faked. Read More... Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 5:46 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Outtakes

• Gemini Bistro Lures the Early Birds

  Gemini Bistro Photo: stevenjohnsonphotography Lincoln Park’s Gemini Bistro offers up a nightly three-course $33 prix fixe from chef Jason Paskewitz, available from 5–6:30 PM. Dishes on the menu include autumn salad with dried cherries, candied Read More... Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 12:05 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Dining News Elsewhere: Drink Preferences, Raw Oyster Brouhahah

  – A whole lot of info on what diners like to drink. [ R&I ] – Should the FDA try to prevent you from eating raw oysters? [ NYT , Slate ] – Burger King franchisees are suing over $1 double cheeseburgers. [ Miami Herald ] – Meanwhile, Read More... Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 12:01 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Outtakes: Cruise Lines Edition

  Each time we perform a survey here at Zagat we inevitably find ourselves with a slew of amusing outtakes that aren't quite fit for print. Which doesn't mean they aren't entertaining. Here are a few of our favorites from our just completed Read More... Posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 5:25 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Outtakes

• Bucktown Goes LoKal

  LoKal Photo: stevenjohnsonphotography The edgy Bucktown eatery LoKal offers modern European fare (cabbage cakes with spicy chili dip, whole wheat potato pierogi in date sauce), plus a limited but affordable wine list and a handful of house cocktails; Read More... Posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:15 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Notable Openings