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The Biscuit Man’s roasted lamb naan roll is a subcontinental surprise

by Mike Sula October 26, 2015August 18, 2021

There are two sides to the Long Room’s kitchen, Sidecar

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Skip the fish and go French at Nami Sushi Bar

by Mike Sula October 16, 2015August 18, 2021

Overworked sushi and surprisingly clever fusion at this Ravenswood spot

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Q-Tine offers poutine and barbecue for the drunken masses

by Julia Thiel August 5, 2015August 18, 2021

Logan Square’s Q-Tine specializes in the food of Montreal (poutine) and Memphis (barbecue), and does a decent job of both.

The Pub Crawl, with cheddar, chutney, and roasted tomato, is one of 13 burgers on the menu.
Posted inFood & Drink

Spritz Burger: Last seat on the burger bandwagon

by Mike Sula April 11, 2014August 18, 2021

Spritz Burger, the Hearty Boys’ collaboration with Gale Gand, hops on the upscale-burger bandwagon a half decade too late.

Octopus and potato salad, with chunks of house-made "Spam," sweet crunchy beans, and spicy pickled brussels sprouts
Posted inFood & Drink

Bottlefork: A fine chef meets the Dec

by Mike Sula April 4, 2014August 18, 2021

At Rockit Ranch’s Bottlefork, a fine chef meets the Dec

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Eating elsewhere: Montreal’s uncelebrated smoked meat

by Mike Sula July 18, 2013August 19, 2021

Mike Sula sandwich à la viande fumée, The Main Mike Sula Schwartz’s, 3 pm on a Tuesday Mike Sula no lines outside The Main Mike Sula sandwich à la viande fumée, Lester’s http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2013/04/01/one-bite-montreal-style-smoked-meat-at-fumar-meats-and-deli

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DryHop may not need a good review, but they’re getting one

by Philip Montoro June 17, 2013August 19, 2021

The throngs at DryHop’s first weekend are on to something—this new brewpub is making some very fine, very fresh beer.

Recycled barn wood, honeyed lighting (not pictured: flat-screen TVs)
Posted inFood & Drink

At River North’s Central Standard, a one-stop tour of flyover country

by Mara Shalhoup May 30, 2013August 19, 2021

At the River North barstaurant Central Standard, a culinary tour of flyover country

Posted inBlogs

House-made sodas and subpar poutine at Little Market Brasserie

by Julia Thiel March 5, 2013August 19, 2021

The Streeterville restaurant offers a wide range of menu items, but few of them measure up.

Posted inFood & Drink

Drinks for everybody at Alpana Singh’s Boarding House

by Mike Sula February 14, 2013August 19, 2021

Alpana Singh’s Boarding House is a populist wine bar on a grand scale.

Posted inBlogs

Local Root sandwich shop attempts to save the world

by Julia Thiel December 18, 2012August 19, 2021

Streeterville’s Local Root: local and seasonal, so what’s with the tomatoes?

Fried house-made bologna sandwich
Posted inFood & Drink

At Au Cheval, the egg comes first

by Mike Sula April 11, 2012August 19, 2021

Au Cheval: the closest thing Chicago has to Montreal’s glutton mecca, Au Pied de Cochon

The Elk’s Own at Barrelhouse Flat
Posted inFood & Drink

Barrelhouse Flat: Never mind the piano player

by Mara Shalhoup and Kate Schmidt January 5, 2012August 19, 2021

Classy cocktails at Barrelhouse Flat, plus Cantina Laredo and Barbari

Posted inBlogs

Someone voluntarily eats bamboo worms at Pops for Champagne

by Julia Thiel November 10, 2011August 19, 2021

Luke Creagan offered to make bamboo-worm poutine for anyone who wanted it at Pops for Champagne, and recently he had to follow through on that promise.

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This week in Food & Drink: Key Ingredient bamboo worms, Masa Azul, Cocktail Challenge nutritional yeast

by Kate Schmidt September 23, 2011August 19, 2021

This week in Food & Drink: Key Ingredient bamboo worms, Masa Azul, Cocktail Challenge nutritional yeast

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