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Home » restaurant

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a man and a woman sitting in a restaurant booth under an ornate gold and black painting
Posted inFood & Drink

The House of Wah Sun abides, in Irving Park

by Mike Sula June 27, 2022June 28, 2022

Last Saturday night at the House of Wah Sun in North Center, Mark Chiang lingered at the table of a few of the night’s last customers. His wife, Young Ja Kim, had already wheeled over the egg rolls, crab rangoon, and heaping platters of crispy chow fun, cumin lamb, and Sichuan green beans, but Chiang […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Dining local

by Mike Sula May 1, 2020October 25, 2021

Corporate restaurant culture is thriving during the pandemic

Posted inFood & Drink

River North barstaurant Good Measure marks the return of talented chef Matt Troost

by Mike Sula September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

But the short menu offers just a glimpse of the chef’s unique talents—for now.

Posted inMusic

Metal Haven rises again as restaurant and record shop Metal Haven Grill

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 12, 2016August 18, 2021

Metal Haven rises again as restaurant and record shop Metal Haven Grill, White Mystery release Outta Control on their favorite day, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Looking for a Pitchfork pit stop?

by Mara Shalhoup July 18, 2014August 18, 2021

You’re safe with beer and bacon at Kaiser Tiger.

Posted inReader

Getting An ‘A’ in Anatomy

by Heartbroker April 23, 2013August 19, 2021

More wiring than what was first thought

Posted inBlogs

Lots of beer and lots of noise at Fatpour Tap Works

by Julia Thiel November 5, 2012August 19, 2021

Two stories of kegs at the west Division Street sports bar

Posted inBlogs

Charlie Trotter on The Interview Show

by Mark Bazer June 23, 2010August 19, 2021

Chef Charlie Trotter stopped by “The Interview Show,” hosted by Mark Bazer, to discuss his restaurant, his appreciation for today’s diners and his (very) early days at the Ground Round.

Posted inReader

Don’t Baby, Baby

by Heartbroker February 17, 2010August 19, 2021

What do you say? Yeah, I think that just turning and leaving is a pretty good answer

Posted inBlogs

Eating Elsewhere: Argentina, Part 1

by Julia Thiel August 28, 2009August 19, 2021

A few months ago I visited Argentina and Chile for about two weeks with my parents, where I ate approximately my own weight in food. I lived in Santiago for a little under two years starting in September 2004, and since I never got a work visa—it’s pretty easy to get paid under the table, […]

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