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A green papaya salad with midwestern shrimp is delicately sweet, sour, and spicy.

Food & Drink

MFK offers an underground refuge

by Mike Sula August 16, 2014August 18, 2021

The Spanish-focused seafood spot is a testament to virtuous simplicity.

Blogs

The Aviary’s Charles Joly wins best bartender in the world

by Michael Gebert August 4, 2014August 18, 2021

Chicago has the best bartender in the world, says a panel of industry judges.

Arts & Culture

The Reader’s Guide to New Year’s Eve 2013

by Chicago Reader December 17, 2013August 19, 2021

Our guide to the best places to be when 2014 starts

Blogs

Coming soon: The Reader’s Cocktail Challenge, live

by Kate Schmidt September 26, 2013August 19, 2021

At this fall drinks event on October 4, 20 of Chicago finest barkeeps play dealer’s choice.

Robert Haynes (left) and Henry Prendergast (right) experiment with recipes in a space used by mixologists to test cocktails.

Food & Drink

One bourbon, one scotch, and 20 new hipster bars

by Julia Thiel August 28, 2013August 19, 2021

One bourbon, one scotch, and 20 new hipster bars

Food & Drink

A collection of curious cocktails

by Mike Sula March 14, 2013August 19, 2021

A collection of curious cocktails: eight bartenders contribute an unusual creation to our dream cocktail list.

Food & Drink

Twelve essential watering holes

by Chicago Reader March 14, 2013August 19, 2021

Chicago booze enthusiasts (including Reader staffers) share their expert tips for drinking across the city, from morning to late night to the morning after.

Blogs

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

Best of Chicago

Best Bar for Rare Spirits

by Julia Thiel June 20, 2012August 19, 2021

The Drawing Room

Blogs

A barman departeth, a newcomer chef shines

by Kate Schmidt May 3, 2012August 19, 2021

In this week’s Food & Drink: Michael Kornick and David Morton’s new barstaurant, Ada St.; Key Ingredient colatura; tried-and-true spots for small plates

Blogs

Tim Lacey splits from Ada St.

by Mike Sula April 25, 2012August 19, 2021

Michael Kornick and David Morton’s barstaurant was built around barman Tim Lacey. And now he’s gone.

Bee pollen gnocchi with chocolate sauce, candied pistachios, raspberries, and mint

Food & Drink

Key Ingredient: bee pollen

by Julia Thiel March 29, 2012August 19, 2021

Chef Giuseppe Tentori (Boka, GT Fish & Oyster) counters the “grassy” flavor of his bee pollen gnocchi with chocolate, pistachios, raspberries, and mint.

Blogs