It’s a first step toward chef Andy Sisomboune’s dream of a brick-and-mortar spot.
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Talking Taste Talks Chicago with Lula Cafe chef Jason Hammel
The upcoming food-centric conference features parties, meals, panel discussions, and chef demos.
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John Manion brings the heat with El Che Bar
The chef’s follow-up to La Sirena Clandestina puts the flame to Argentine food.
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Things the Winchester learned in the fire
Ukrainian Village’s the Winchester is trying to come back from a fire by being a better neighborhood restaurant.
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An important lesson about dining at Bom Bolla in Wicker Park
The newish cava bar has two sides . . .
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James Beard Foundation Awards events will be everywhere this weekend
The James Beard Foundation Awards are this weekend, and things are happening all over town.
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What six Chicago bartenders would drink if they were stranded on a desert island
Paul McGee and five other local drink slingers pick a favorite libation—and where in Chicago they like it best.
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Chicago’s next food trend: Mission Chinese
Chef-driven, moderately priced Asian food is quickly becoming our next hot thing.
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La Sirena Clandestina prepares to up its empanada output when Google moves in
The demand for empanadas at the West Loop’s only South American bar is only going to go up when Google moves in across the street.
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Jean Banchet nominees show a scene that’s doing just fine, thank you
The Jean Banchet awards are announced, and show that our scene is still about where real people eat.
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Previewing the normal Italian-American at Formento’s
Getting a taste of what Formento’s, at 925 W. Randolph, will offer when it opens in December.
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The Reader’s Guide to New Year’s Eve 2013
Our guide to the best places to be when 2014 starts
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Blackbird almost wasn’t Blackbird, Tasting Table’s Open Market, and more
Blackbird’s history, chefs doing street food in a building, and more
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Coming soon: The Reader’s Cocktail Challenge, live
At this fall drinks event on October 4, 20 of Chicago finest barkeeps play dealer’s choice.
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Twelve essential watering holes
Chicago booze enthusiasts (including Reader staffers) share their expert tips for drinking across the city, from morning to late night to the morning after.