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The Spanish Square is a nostalgic love letter to Spain
Julia Thiel reviews the Spanish Square in Lakeview.
Electric blues guitarist Eddie Taylor was far more influential than famous
Eddie Taylor taught Jimmy Reed to play and backed the likes of John Lee Hooker, Elmore James, and Sunnyland Slim.
West Loop wine bar Vera is organizing its wine list by dirt
Will organizing the wine list by terroir at Vera make it easier or harder to get a wine you’ll love?
Next goes back to its beginnings in its fifth season
Two cheers for the newly announced 2015 menus at Next
Jean Banchet nominees show a scene that’s doing just fine, thank you
The Jean Banchet awards are announced, and show that our scene is still about where real people eat.
Previewing the normal Italian-American at Formento’s
Getting a taste of what Formento’s, at 925 W. Randolph, will offer when it opens in December.
It’s not simple Spanish at West Loop’s Salero
This new Randolph Row spot is an answer to Spanish minimalism.
Chicken sandwiches—not that there’s anything wrong with that!
Nonjudgmental chicken plus a new Web series, events, and more.
In vino Vera: Two years of Mark and Liz Mendez’s Spanish wine bar
The husband and wife reflect on what they’ve learned running their West Loop restaurant.
Takito Kitchen steers the taqueria into new territory
Takito Kitchen steers the taqueria into new territory.
One Bite: Spencer’s Jolly Posh black-and-white pudding
Blood sausage: it’s not just for breakfast anymore.
This week’s food and drink events
The Good Food Festival, a curling and lasagna event, Saint Patrick’s Day specials, and more.