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Home » Vera

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Best sommelier

by Chicago Reader June 23, 2016August 18, 2021

Christy Fuhrman of Vera @christyfuhrman Runner-Up: Steven Morgan of Formentos

Posted inFood & Drink

The Spanish Square is a nostalgic love letter to Spain

by Julia Thiel March 9, 2016August 18, 2021

Julia Thiel reviews the Spanish Square in Lakeview.

Posted inMusic

Electric blues guitarist Eddie Taylor was far more influential than famous

by Steve Krakow January 5, 2016August 18, 2021

Eddie Taylor taught Jimmy Reed to play and backed the likes of John Lee Hooker, Elmore James, and Sunnyland Slim.

Posted inBlogs

West Loop wine bar Vera is organizing its wine list by dirt

by Michael Gebert March 11, 2015August 18, 2021

Will organizing the wine list by terroir at Vera make it easier or harder to get a wine you’ll love?

Posted inBlogs

Next goes back to its beginnings in its fifth season

by Michael Gebert December 3, 2014August 18, 2021

Two cheers for the newly announced 2015 menus at Next

Posted inBlogs

Jean Banchet nominees show a scene that’s doing just fine, thank you

by Michael Gebert October 30, 2014August 18, 2021

The Jean Banchet awards are announced, and show that our scene is still about where real people eat.

Posted inBlogs

Previewing the normal Italian-American at Formento’s

by Michael Gebert October 6, 2014August 18, 2021

Getting a taste of what Formento’s, at 925 W. Randolph, will offer when it opens in December.

Salero's most magnificent dish: a whole Maine lobster, split and grilled, sitting atop a pile of Manila clams and firm fideos
Posted inFood & Drink

It’s not simple Spanish at West Loop’s Salero

by Mike Sula October 3, 2014August 18, 2021

This new Randolph Row spot is an answer to Spanish minimalism.

Posted inBlogs

Chicken sandwiches—not that there’s anything wrong with that!

by Michael Gebert March 7, 2014August 18, 2021

Nonjudgmental chicken plus a new Web series, events, and more.

Posted inBlogs

In vino Vera: Two years of Mark and Liz Mendez’s Spanish wine bar

by Michael Gebert October 22, 2013August 19, 2021

The husband and wife reflect on what they’ve learned running their West Loop restaurant.

Local Foods Grocer cofounders Andrew Lutsey and Dave Rand, in the warehouse they hope to open to the public, are working to clear the hurdles that keep locally grown produce from being more widely available.
Posted inFood & Drink

Locavorism Inc.

by Mike Sula May 23, 2013August 19, 2021

Can a new business increase the amount of local food we eat?

Crispy redfish cradled in purple-tinted hibiscus tortillas.
Posted inFood & Drink

Takito Kitchen steers the taqueria into new territory

by Mike Sula April 29, 2013August 19, 2021

Takito Kitchen steers the taqueria into new territory.

Posted inBlogs

One Bite: Spencer’s Jolly Posh black-and-white pudding

by Mike Sula September 10, 2012August 19, 2021

Blood sausage: it’s not just for breakfast anymore.

Posted inBlogs

This week’s food and drink events

by Daniel Gerzina March 15, 2012August 19, 2021

The Good Food Festival, a curling and lasagna event, Saint Patrick’s Day specials, and more.

Posted inBlogs

More best bites and sips of 2011

by Kate Schmidt December 31, 2011August 19, 2021

More notable bites and drinks from 2011

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