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Author Archives: David Hammond

Bone marrow at Gilt Bar
Posted inFood & Drink

The Safer Gastropub

by Mike Sula and David Hammond April 15, 2010August 19, 2021

Gilt Bar tones down the trend. Plus: hot pots for people who don’t like sharing, and competition for Hot Doug’s.

Old Town Social
Posted inFood & Drink

Beyond Pub Grub

by Kate Schmidt, David Hammond, Heather Kenny, Anne Spiselman, Rob Christopher, Martha Bayne, Mike Sula and Laura Levy Shatkin April 15, 2010August 19, 2021

Thirteen bars with standout food

Posted inFood & Drink

The Regional Taqueria

by David Hammond, Mike Sula, Gary Wiviott, Philip Montoro, Anne Spiselman and Kathie Bergquist April 1, 2010August 19, 2021

Fifteen recommended storefronts

Jam
Posted inFood & Drink

Rise and Shine

by Julia Thiel, Kate Schmidt, Laura Levy Shatkin, Martha Bayne, Kiki Yablon, Ryan Hubbard, Mike Sula, David Hammond, Anne Ford and Kathie Bergquist March 25, 2010August 19, 2021

Fourteen spots for brunch, from Bakin’ & Eggs to Yolk

Epic
Posted inFood & Drink

New Too

by Anne Spiselman, Julia Thiel, Mike Sula, Kevin Warwick and David Hammond March 18, 2010August 19, 2021

Eleven more recent openings, including Epic, Lockdown Bar & Grill, Life on Mars, and more

Feed
Posted inFood & Drink

Down-Home Cookin’

by David Hammond, Martha Bayne, Mike Sula, Nicholas Day and Laura Levy Shatkin March 11, 2010August 19, 2021

Southern and soul food restaurants

Ribs ’n’ Bibs
Posted inFood & Drink

Hyde Park & Kenwood Issue: Restaurants

by Holly Greenhagen, Kate Schmidt, Laura Levy Shatkin, Michael Gebert, David Hammond, Anne Spiselman and Whet Moser March 4, 2010August 19, 2021

The Medici, Valois, Park 52, Backstory Cafe, and more

Lagman at Jibek Jolu
Posted inFood & Drink

Soup’s On

by Martha Bayne, Mike Sula, David Hammond and Kate Schmidt February 25, 2010August 19, 2021

Eleven recommended bowls at Chicago restaurants

Kaufman’s Bagel & Delicatessen
Posted inFood & Drink

Deli in Your Belly

by David Hammond January 7, 2010August 19, 2021

Some say the delicatessen tradition needs saving. Here’s where you can do your part.

At Big Star: chips and guac, queso fundido, fish tostada, lamb taco, Michelada
Posted inFood & Drink

What’s New

by David Hammond and Mike Sula December 31, 2009August 19, 2021

Big Star’s perfect drinking food, the Hearty Boys’ retooled comfort dishes, and unbalanced burgers from a steakhouse scion

Posted inFood & Drink

New Too

by Julia Thiel, Gary Wiviott, David Hammond, Mike Sula and Anne Spiselman December 31, 2009August 19, 2021

Eight more recently opened restaurants

Romanian Kosher salami
Posted inFood & Drink

Best Bites of 2009

by Mike Sula, Julia Thiel, David Hammond and Anne Spiselman December 24, 2009August 19, 2021

And a few sips too

Posted inFood & Drink

Chinese for Christmas?

by David Hammond, Gary Wiviott, Nicholas Day, Peter Tyksinski, Kristina Meyer and Mike Sula December 17, 2009August 19, 2021

Sixteen options for Christmas dining in Chinatown.

Posted inFood & Drink

Holiday Restaurant Specials

by Mike Sula, Laura Levy Shatkin, Martha Bayne, David Hammond and Heather Kenny December 10, 2009August 19, 2021

Restaurants offering holiday specials, from a Swedish Julbord to a New Orleans-style reveillon dinner

Chervil crepe at Browntrout
Posted inNews & Politics

The Food Issue: The Best New Restaurants of 2009

by Mike Sula, Anne Spiselman, Martha Bayne and David Hammond November 12, 2009August 19, 2021

From Browntrout to Zebda

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