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Posted inFood & Drink

Katana plunges its glittering blade into River North

by Mike Sula October 19, 2017August 18, 2021

A massive robatayaki parachutes in from Hollywood.

Posted inFood & Drink

Chef Jason Paskewitz cooks new life into French food at the Blanchard

by Mike Sula September 15, 2015August 18, 2021

Both reimagined classics and solid bistro standbys shine at the Lincoln Park brasserie.

Panfried ham hock terrine set in a succotash of field peas and corn with a mustard vinaigrette and a soft-boiled egg
Posted inFood & Drink

The new ‘old south’ at Carriage House

by Mike Sula November 7, 2012August 19, 2021

Mark Steuer plays with low-country food at Carriage House

Posted inBlogs

A new food truck ordinance is introduced and other food news bites

by Mike Sula June 29, 2012August 19, 2021

GEB ousts the Hound, chef shuffling, pork skin noodle and more

Posted inBlogs

This week in Food & Drink

by Kate Schmidt February 9, 2012August 19, 2021

In this week’s Food & Drink: Acadia, Key Ingredient flour, Valentine’s Day dining

Posted inBlogs

This week in Food & Drink: The Black Sheep, celebrity Chef McDang, Key Ingredient whelks, and more

by Kate Schmidt July 22, 2011August 19, 2021

This week in Food & Drink: The Black Sheep, Thai celebrity Chef McDang, Key Ingredient whelks, top spots for Thai

Mushroom Feast at the Black Sheep
Posted inFood & Drink

At the Black Sheep, fine dining, classic punk

by Mike Sula July 21, 2011August 19, 2021

At the Black Sheep, James Toland’s self-described punk-rock restaurant, it’s really the kitchen that rocks.

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