If there’s any restaurant worth the trek to Chicago’s out-of-the-way artist’s corridor, Pilsen, it’s Nightwood – the progressive American eatery headed by Jason Vincent, who just won Best Chef by Food and Wine Magazine. Read more…
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Sound the Sirens: La Sirena Clandestina is a Hit
La Sirena Clandestina has been on every foodie’s must-go list since opening its doors in the fall of 2012 – and for good reason. It has scooped up all sorts of accolades from otherwise-stodgy food critics and quickly became the dark horse of the Fulton Market. In sum, it’s South America meets the city of Chicago, 40 seats at a time. What’s not to love? Read more…
Whistler
I sat and I sipped and I took it all in, at once enraptured and puzzled by the experience of the Whistler Read more…
State of the Union
Spicing up the River North dining scene is unique Japanese culinary spot, Union. A colorful multi-level interior, a fun urban vibe, and a killer after-work food and drink special all indicate that Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is making filling up on rolls and cocktails the new it-thing to do in the city. Read more…
Hot, Hot, Hot
“Tis the season” is an understatement when it comes to the most indulgent way to warm up in the Windy City. For those of you who are unaware of what exactly that means, look no further than Bucktown’s “Hot Chocolate.” Read more…
Much Ado About NoMI
In a city that constantly pops up the hottest, hippest, and trendiest, it’s easy to forget how nice it is to sit back, relax and enjoy a traditional fine-ding experience like the one NoMI, the prestigious restaurant situated in Chicago’s Park Hyatt Hotel, brings.
Trader Vic’s
“If these walls could talk,” said Michael, a friend of mine, who joined me for a bite and a drink at Trader Vic’s housed inside the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel. He had been frequenting the outpost for years and even called the hotel home a for few months at one time. The walls couldn’t talk, but Michael told me some fascinating stories that took place there. Read more…
Carriage House Takes a Stab at Southern
From the start of it, the concept of Wicker Park’s Carriage Houses sounded like somewhat of an oxymoron: Southern small plates. Anyone who’s into the cuisine knows that “small” really isn’t part of the dialect. But alas, the latest creation from The Bedford Team is playing for keeps. Read more…
Playing Hooky
We’re all about working hard, getting things done, grinding. Work is unavoidable, for most of us anyway. But every once in a while you just need to stop and take a look around. We’ve all been there. The need to Carpe Diem is in all of us and the day finally had come for me to practice my best sick voice in the mirror and then call the boss
The Slurping Turtle – Tis the Season for Slurping
When most think of comfort food, they think of mammoth-sized corn bread and gooey macaroni and cheese. But, after a visit to acclaimed chef Takashi Yagihashi’s year-old noodle shop, my definition just might change. Read more…
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