Read about Billy Pork, the father of Chicago’s charcuterie revolution. West Loop Salumi 1111 W. Randolph westloopsalumi.com When you enter the city’s first USDA-certified salumeria it’s like you enter another atmosphere, a heavenly, intoxicating biosphere redolent of meaty sweetness, spice, and funk. West Loop Salumi is now wholesaling across state lines a dozen different cured […]
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Meet Billy Pork, the father of Chicago’s charcuterie revolution
A 77-year-old former sausage maker is behind all that salumi you’re eating in restaurants.
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Key Ingredient: Jimmy Bannos Jr. makes pasta with sea urchin gonads
Challenged to create a dish with uni, Purple Pig chef Jimmy Bannos Jr. makes pasta with the sea urchin gonads.
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What some recent restaurant closings mean for the scene
Pecking Order, the Savoy, Telegraph, and others say good-bye.
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Restaurants in running for Beards, media not so much
The James Beard Foundation Awards announcements yesterday showed a scene that’s strong on one side, not very strong on the other.
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Fall farmers’ markets and other food and drink events
The last week of farmer’s markets and plenty of fall harvest celebrations make up this week’s food and drink events
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This week’s food and drink events
A “meaty” film premiere, a cookbook signing, a wild game dinner, and more
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Five favorite vegetarian meals at nonvegetarian restaurants
Five favorite vegetarian meals at nonvegetarian restaurants
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Ready, set, roll your eyes: It’s Michelin Guide time
Le sigh: French tire maker Michelin dropped its 2011 Bib Gourmand list this morning.
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Best up-and-coming chef
Jeremy Kiens of Dunlays on the Square voted best up-and-coming chef
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This Week in Food & Drink: Best New Restaurants, Key Ingredient: Geraniums, Saigon Sisters, and more
Best new restaurants of 2010, Key Ingredient chef’s challenge: geraniums, Saigon Sisters, and more
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The Best Restaurants of 2010
The Girl & the Goat, Kith & Kin, the Purple Pig, Big Star, and more
