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Chrishon Lampley of Love Cork Screw
Posted inFood & Drink Feature

The flood that birthed Love Cork Screw wines

by Janaya Greene December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

Chrishon Lampley says she was a terrible writer when she started the blog Love Cork Screw in 2013: the Love section was about being a single woman who formerly owned an art bar, Cork had Lampley’s varietal wine selections, and Screw was her take on current pop culture.  The year before, the highly successful art […]

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Wine therapy at Red & White

by Lee Gusman December 17, 2019August 18, 2021

For when you just need a fucking drink.

Posted inBlogs

Maker Class Listings

by Matt Harvey July 12, 2018August 18, 2021

A list of some of the most interesting maker classes the city has to offer.

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An audacious Riesling with just a hint of Mussolini

by Michael Miner May 17, 2016August 18, 2021

The Nation magazine has a wine club.

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2016 Key Ingredient Cook-Off

by Chicago Reader March 29, 2016August 18, 2021

Taste and vote for your favorite dish created by 15 of Chicago’s most outstanding Chefs using one of four specific ingredients assigned to each chef!

Posted inFood & Drink

Maple & Ash offers Gold Coast excess at excessive prices

by Julia Thiel February 16, 2016August 18, 2021

Julia Thiel reviews the Gold Coast steak house Maple & Ash.

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

Pour a healthy glass of wine and slip on some silks for Brian McCann’s Leisure Hour

by Kevin Warwick October 11, 2014August 18, 2021

Comedian and former Conan writer Brian McCann imparts his astute knowledge concerning the fine art of leisure during Brian McCann’s Leisure Hour.

Posted inBlogs

Sampling Spanish wines with Kevin Zraly of Windows on the World Wine School

by Michael Gebert May 12, 2014August 18, 2021

Winemakers from Codorniu Raventos properties across half the globe were lined up on a panel at the Blackstone Hotel

A generous bowl of donburi, topped with shaved rib eye and caramelized onions
Posted inFood & Drink

Ani: All-purpose Japanese for a neighborhood that can use it

by Mike Sula May 5, 2014August 18, 2021

Ani, Arami’s younger brother, brings all-purpose Japanese to Lakeview.

Trout simply broiled and served with a bright lemon-parsley sauce was one of Kinmont's most memorably tasty dishes.
Posted inFood & Drink

Rough waters at Kinmont

by Mike Sula March 14, 2014August 18, 2021

Kinmont falls short of doing great things with sustainable seafood.

Kabocha will offer a six-course prix fixe featuring alleged aphrodisiacs.
Posted inArts & Culture

Things to do on Valentine’s Day that aren’t awful

by Chicago Reader February 12, 2014August 18, 2021

Valentine’s Day dining and events

Top: La Piazza's lemon-splashed calamari, octopus, and shrimp, and its salumi and formaggi station; bottom: the market’s citrus selection
Posted inFood & Drink

Eataly: The restaurant review

by Mike Sula January 24, 2014August 18, 2021

An assessment of the restaurants, bars, and food stalls in Eataly, the River North Italian mega-emporium

The restraint shown with the burger allows a full appreciation of the thick, flame-kissed patty.
Posted inFood & Drink

Summer House Santa Monica masters California artifice

by Mike Sula January 10, 2014August 18, 2021

Summer House Santa Monica masters California artifice.

You can make a satisfying night out by picking over some of the nearly two dozen small-plate options.
Posted inFood & Drink

Azzurra EnoTavola is the season’s Italian sleeper

by Mike Sula December 13, 2013August 19, 2021

Azzura EnoTavola offers simple, soulful Italian food from the folks behind Anteprima and Bar Ombra.

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