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Home » Alpana Singh

Tag: Alpana Singh

Posted inFood & Drink

Seven Lions plays it safe—but does it well

by Mike Sula April 10, 2015August 18, 2021

Former Check, Please! host Alpana Singh’s second restaurant aims to please the crowds on Michigan Avenue.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best sommelier

by Chicago Reader June 25, 2014August 18, 2021

Alpana Singh of the Boarding House

Posted inBlogs

Either Charles Blackstone is the worst writer in Chicago, or we are being punked

by Aimee Levitt October 21, 2013August 19, 2021

Vintage Attraction cannot possibly be that bad unless it was intentional. Can it?

Vintage Attraction
Posted inArts & Culture

In Vintage Attraction, Charles Blackstone shoots a blanc

by Aimee Levitt October 21, 2013August 19, 2021

Charles Blackstone’s oenocentric new Vintage Attraction suffers from sloppy writing and boring protagonists.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Sommelier

by Chicago Reader June 19, 2013August 19, 2021

Alpana Singh of the Boarding House

Posted inFood & Drink

Drinks for everybody at Alpana Singh’s Boarding House

by Mike Sula February 14, 2013August 19, 2021

Alpana Singh’s Boarding House is a populist wine bar on a grand scale.

Posted inBlogs

The Salsa Truck will be the first to cook onboard and food news bites

by Mike Sula February 1, 2013August 18, 2021

Mrs. Patmore, Alpana’s replacement, Alderman Ed Burke, and more

Posted inBlogs

Alpana Singh splits Check, Please and other food news bites

by Mike Sula January 25, 2013August 18, 2021

Homemade tonkotsu, fast food in Thailand, Great Lake will rise again, and more

Posted inBlogs

Charles Blackstone’s novel ripped from pages of real life, and other food news bites

by Mike Sula November 23, 2012August 19, 2021

Turkey mousseline, Obama’s green beef curry, Trotter’s millions dollar wine auction and other food news bites

Posted inBlogs

Chaos at Graham Elliot and other food news bites

by Mike Sula September 21, 2012August 19, 2021

Alpana’s mackerel curry, our abundant oceans, and the meaning of “authentic” Thai cuisine

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Sommelier

by Chicago Reader June 20, 2012August 19, 2021

Alpana Singh

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best sommelier

by Chicago Reader June 23, 2011August 19, 2021

Alpana Singh voted best sommelier

Posted inBlogs

This Week’s Food and Drink Events

by Sam Worley February 17, 2011August 19, 2021

A national coffee expo, a local food film screening, a Texas barbecue dinner, and more.

Posted inBlogs

This Week’s Food and Drink Events

by Sam Worley January 13, 2011August 19, 2021

A meal with Jim Beam, a meal for James Beard, a meal by Julia Child, and more.

Posted inBlogs

This Week’s Food and Drink Events

by Sam Worley December 9, 2010August 19, 2021

A pastry market, a holiday entree demonstration, and plenty of beer tastings.

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