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What to order at Chicago’s new and notable regional Thai restaurants—translated menus included!

by Mike Sula February 12, 2016August 18, 2021

Under-the-radar Tom Yum Cafe and Paula’s Thai Kitchen offer “secret” and late-night menus.

Same old, same old at Arun Sampanthavivat’s new Taste of Thai Town

by Mike Sula August 17, 2015August 18, 2021

The esteemed chef doesn’t break much new ground at this casual spot in the old Albany Park police station.

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The James Beard Chefstaurant Awards

by Mike Sula May 4, 2010August 19, 2021

Chicago highlights from last night’s Beard awards.

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2010 Beard Semifinalists Announced

by Mike Sula February 18, 2010August 19, 2021

Semifinalists for the James Beard Awards have been announced, and just like in spring, some perennials pop up.

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Spotted

by Mike Sula August 31, 2009August 19, 2021

Here’s a handful of new and building-out spots to be found around town, none of them as starkly cynical and unoriginal as the not-yet-open Houndoug’s, currently under construction at 237 W. North. Watch out Doug Sohn, they’re coming for you.