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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 inBlogs

Aged to perfection at the Berkshire Room

by Sam Worley September 25, 2013August 19, 2021

Under the direction of Ben Schiller, the bar on the first floor of the Acme Hotel unveils a splendid drinks program.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Wed 5/29: Sexomedy, Roots Handmade Pizza, and Lunch Talks @ CAF

by Chelsea Hohn May 29, 2013August 19, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Posted inBlogs

Ben Schiller leaving Boka Restaurant Group

by Mike Sula April 29, 2013August 19, 2021

The illustrious barman is partnering in the Berkshire Room and opening his own “old-man bar.”

The year of the eel
Posted inFood & Drink

Got yak phlegm?

by Julia Thiel December 26, 2012August 19, 2021

From disappearing cocoa nib consomme to escaped eels, it was a lively year for Key Ingredient

Grilled eel with Spanish-style stew
Posted inFood & Drink

Key Ingredient: Eel

by Julia Thiel November 12, 2012August 19, 2021

Challenged with eel, Tavernita’s Ryan Poli kills ’em and grills ’em

Ghost pepper Bloody Mary with quail-egg rancheros
Posted inFood & Drink

Key Ingredient: ghost peppers

by Julia Thiel October 31, 2012August 19, 2021

Chris Curren of Stout Barrel House & Galley makes breakfast with a chemical weapon

Posted inBlogs

A pig to the slaughter, Key Ingredient dende oil, and more in this week’s Food & Drink

by Kate Schmidt October 18, 2012August 19, 2021

In this week’s Food & Drink: the farmer’s dilemma, Key Ingredient dende oil, and more

Eric May
Posted inFood & Drink

Beer Money

by Kate Schmidt January 13, 2011August 19, 2021

A new brewery gets a boost from Kickstarter, a proposed “mobile culinary center,” bento boxes in Bucktown, and more

Salad at Browntrout
Posted inFood & Drink

Prix Fixe

by Kate Schmidt, Mike Sula, Anne Spiselman, Ted Cox, Mara Tapp, Martha Bayne and David Hammond May 6, 2010August 19, 2021

A dozen dinner deals

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