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An island of the familiar in the middle of a strange city
Posted inFood & Drink

Blackfinn Ameripub: A restaurant for the antifoodie

by Aimee Levitt November 1, 2013August 19, 2021

Consider this chain outpost in River North an oasis from thinking too much about what you’re eating.

Sweetly glazed and grilled tangles of octopus tentacles
Posted inFood & Drink

The audacity of long-awaited southeast Asian restaurant Oon

by Mike Sula August 16, 2013August 19, 2021

Oon, Matt Eversman’s follow-up to Saigon Sisters, is ballsy but restrained.

Posted inMusic

Friday: What bands are on our Pitchfork fest itineraries?

by Peter Margasak, Gwynedd Stuart and Kayla Hartman July 17, 2013August 19, 2021

Friday: What bands are on our Pitchfork fest itineraries?

A distorted, glassy sugar flume houses levels of chocolate mousse, chocolate pound cake, souffle, and cream for a surreally constructed dessert.
Posted inFood & Drink

Brindille is a refuge from frightening surroundings

by Mike Sula May 24, 2013August 19, 2021

Brindille: A refuge from frightening culinary surroundings

In a simple but satisfying fisherman's stew, salmon roe sits atop a perfectly cooked scallop.
Posted inFood & Drink

At American Junkie, Kendal Duque makes hay from cliches

by Sam Worley May 6, 2013August 19, 2021

At River North’s new American Junkie, Kendal Duque makes hay from cliches.

Lisa Selman's cocktail made from unfermented grapes.
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Balsamic vinegar

by Kate Schmidt March 15, 2013August 19, 2021

Lisa Selman of Little Market Brasserie adds some vinegar to a cocktail that only looks like a mimosa.

Posted inFood & Drink

A hangover cure—at a cost

by Gwynedd Stuart and Mara Shalhoup March 14, 2013August 19, 2021

A hangover cure—at a cost: An undercover visit to Chicago’s first hydration clinic

Chilled tofu, as creamy as a custard, embedded with salmon roe and tiny mushrooms
Posted inFood & Drink

Pure minimalism at Sumi Robata Bar

by Mike Sula February 25, 2013August 19, 2021

Pure, minimalist Japanese barbecue at Sumi Robata Bar

Posted inFood & Drink

Drinks for everybody at Alpana Singh’s Boarding House

by Mike Sula February 14, 2013August 19, 2021

Alpana Singh’s Boarding House is a populist wine bar on a grand scale.

Posted inBlogs

City Winery: almost as bad as you’ve heard

by Julia Thiel November 19, 2012August 19, 2021

The wine at this music venue cum winery cum restaurant is pretty good—the rest, not so much

Posted inBlogs

Kegs for Kids and other food and drink events

by Meg Pier September 6, 2012August 19, 2021

Beer and tomato fests are the highlights, but there are also cupcakes, wine, health foods, barbecue, and puppies this week

Posted inBlogs

One sip: anything you want

by Julia Thiel July 18, 2012August 19, 2021

Joie de Vine has an unusual approach to its cocktail menu: everything is custom-made

Posted inBlogs

Manischewitz cocktails: why not?

by Asher Klein January 25, 2012August 19, 2021

My own experiences with Manischewitz, the most recent subject of our Cocktail Challenge

Posted inBlogs

Unquenchable

by Kate Schmidt December 13, 2011August 19, 2021

Wine writer Natalie MacLean’s Unquenchable

Posted inBlogs

How Big Is Your Trenta?

by Lauri Apple February 4, 2011August 19, 2021

If you like to drink wine by the bottle, the Starbucks Trenta cup will serve your needs.

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