The Bar Marta crew has a good time approximating the food of Sichuan Province—and introduces 2Fun, a lounge with karaoke and tropical drinks.
Tag: Chinatown
Posted inArts & Culture
A candid portrait of a rapidly changing Chinatown
Chicago-based photographer Jacob Yeung’s series “Face Value” depicts the growth and resilience of Armour Square and its surrounding areas.
Posted inBlogs
Don’t try to make sense of Trump’s victory—‘it’s Chinatown’
On a certain level, there’s no way to make sense of Donald Trump’s rise to power.
Posted inNews & Politics
The Goldberg variation: High-rise public housing that works
Bertrand Goldberg’s Hilliard Homes opened as a model community in 1966. It still is today.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
In Chinatown, cycling is favored by the young and old, but not always those in between
Upwardly mobile boomers in search of the American dream seem to eschew cycling in favor of driving.
Posted inBlogs
Remembering William Gaines, the journalist obsessed with Watergate’s Deep Throat
William Gaines falsely ID’d Woodward and Bernstein’s source—then spent the next several decades examining where he went wrong.
Posted inFood & Drink
Stephanie Izard goes Chinese at Duck Duck Goat
Duck Duck Goat’s carefully researched menu is authentically executed, with few surprises.
Posted inFood & Drink
Duck Duck Goat Stephanie Izard Chinese West Loop
Duck Duck Goat’s carefully researched menu is authentically executed, with few surprises.
Posted inBlogs
Dolo joins Chinatown’s dim sum renaissance
Chinatown seafood standout Dolo Restaurant and Bar also knows its way around dim sum.
Posted inBlogs
Conan, what is best in life? Chinatown’s Little Lamb Hot Pot
Also crushing your enemies, seeing them driven before you, and hearing the lamentation of their women.
Posted inBlogs
Xi’an Cuisine is Chinatown’s idea of a sandwich shop
Northwestern China specialties are on the short menu at Chinatown’s Xi’an Cuisine.
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There’s a dangerous new soup dumpling in Chinatown
Qing Xiang Yuan Dumpling in the Richland Mall food court serves up 23 varieties.
Posted inFilm
Local filmmaker Daniel Nearing blends black and white, past and present
Daniel Nearing’s Hogtown and Chicago Heights present a rich cast of characters.
Posted inBlogs
Chef Kevin Hickey discusses the Duck Inn’s roots in Bridgeport
How Chef Kevin Hickey’s new tavern and restaurant in Bridgeport harkens back to the neighborhood’s, and his own, roots
Posted inMusic
Funk Trunk Records opens in Rogers Park
Funk Trunk Records opens in Rogers Park, Stefan Ponce brings a hip-hop who’s who to the East Room, and more.