Giuliana Rancic Archives - Chicago Reader

Chicago’s thirst for a ‘celebrity culture’ is an embarrassment

by Laura Pearson December 21, 2017August 18, 2021

The city does not need famous people to legitimize its existence.

The best values on the menu can be found under the heading "butcher's cuts," where a revelatory short-rib steak—cleaved from the bone in neat rectangles—can satisfy the bloodiest of meat tooths.

RPM Steak: The Melman kids’ Rancic-branded meat market is their best restaurant yet

by Mike Sula October 17, 2014August 18, 2021

RPM Steak: The Melman kids’ Rancic-branded meat market is their best restaurant yet

Best of Chicago

Best power couple

by Chicago Reader June 25, 2014August 18, 2021

Barack and Michelle Obama

Best of Chicago

Best Power Couple

by Chicago Reader June 19, 2013August 19, 2021

Barack and Michelle Obama

Best of Chicago

Best Power Couple

by Chicago Reader June 20, 2012August 19, 2021

Barack and Michelle Obama

The small plates portion of RPM's menu—which includes the lobster caprese—is not unlike that of fellow Italian spot Bar Ombra. But the vibe at the two restaurants couldn't be more different.

A tale of two Italians: Bar Ombra and RPM

by Mike Sula April 3, 2012August 19, 2021

Two Italians at odds: Bar Ombra and Melman siblings’ RPM