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Let the Candy Outta the Bag
Dining Guides. 09/23/2009.
Treat yourself to some Halloween sweets from these creative candy spots.
Jason Vincent
Food and Drink. 11/17/2008.
Pilsen Lula's executive chef values taste over truffles...which means good things for your wallet.
Radhika Desai
11/12/2008.
Chicago's latest Top Chef contestant dishes on chili dogs, animal attacks and her favorite restaurants.
Randy Zweiban
Food and Drink. 10/27/2008.
After a decade at Nacional 27, the drummer-turned-chef makes new music at Province.
The Ultimate Tailgater's Companion
Dining Guides. 10/03/2008.
Score big points at your next tailgate by putting together a football fantasy feast.
Ryan Poli
Food and Drink. 09/29/2008.
The South Side native now runs an in-demand North Side restaurant.
Brian Huston
Food and Drink. 09/15/2008.
The chef de cuisine of the highly anticipated Publican prepares to unleash some sinful offerings on the city.
Nick Lacasse
Food and Drink. 08/18/2008.
The Top Chef slayer speaks on cooking for the cocktail-and-club crowd.
Mark Sparacino
Food and Drink. 07/28/2008.
The Prosecco chef/owner brings a little gourmet flair to classic Italian cooking.
Snap That Trap
Dining Guides. 06/16/2008.
Got some hungry tourists on your hands? Skip the usual suspects and hit the 'hoods for these hot spots.
Sean Eastwood
Food and Drink. 06/16/2008.
The Olo chef looks to bring a successful suburban concept to the city.
Laurent Gras
Food and Drink. 06/02/2008.
As chef of the recently opened L20, he's redefining the way diners think of seafood.
Louisa Chu
Food and Drink. 05/19/2008.
The culinary journalist's impressive resume includes a stint as an "Iron Chef" judge.
Jose Garces
Food and Drink. 04/29/2008.
The Mercat a la Planxa chef started his burgeoning restaurant empire in Philly, but his heart lies in Chicago.
Kendal Duque
Food and Drink. 10/21/2007.
Sepia's chef infuses his fare with passion and flair.
Jeremy Lycan
Food and Drink. 10/15/2007.
The chef of Geneva restaurant Niche carries on his mentor's legacy while crafting a menu of his own.
John Hogan
Food and Drink. 10/08/2007.
Tavern at the Park's chef keeps a cool head in the kitchen.
Christophe David
Food and Drink. 10/01/2007.
NoMI's chef keeps the focus on traditional, haute cuisine with finely tuned details.
Daryl Nash
Food and Drink. 09/24/2007.
Otom's chef adds touches of ingenuity to classic dishes.
George Bumbaris and Sarah Stegner
Food and Drink. 09/17/2007.
Prairie Grass Cafe co-owners swapped high-end cuisine for four-star accessible eats.
Richard Sandoval
Food and Drink. 09/10/2007.
This chef heats up Mexx Kitchen at the Whiskey Bar with chilies galore.
James Gottwald
Food and Drink. 09/04/2007.
The Rockit chef's haute comfort food shines in the limelight.
Saved by the Lunch Bell
Dining Guides. 08/28/2007.
Relive your lunchroom days by grabbing a tray at these cafeteria-style restaurants.
Natalie Zarzour
Food and Drink. 08/26/2007.
Pasticceria Natalina's chef doesn't skimp on quality ingredients when it comes to her custard-filled sweets.
Toby Maloney
Food and Drink. 08/19/2007.
The Violet Hour's mixologist turns foodies into drinkies with his intensely fresh cocktails.
Greg Christian
Food and Drink. 08/12/2007.
This chef's Organic School Project teaches students about healthy eating and sustainable living.
Carol Wallack
Food and Drink. 08/06/2007.
This surfer-turned-chef brightens up the city with sola's sunny fare.
Allison Levitt
Food and Drink. 07/29/2007.
This eco-minded pastry chef crafts elegant, simple sweets at 312 Chicago.
Quintessential Summer Eats
Dining Guides. 07/23/2007.
Make the most of the season by indulging in the must-have eats.
Mary Madison
Food and Drink. 07/22/2007.
Lagniappe's chef dishes up made-from-scratch eats for customers and community members in need.
Barry Sorkin
Food and Drink. 07/15/2007.
Smoque's chef lets you in on why you might miss his can't-miss brisket.
Shin Thompson
Food and Drink. 07/06/2007.
Bonsoiree Cafe's chef fishes out the freshest fare from the sea.
Bill Dugan
Food and Drink. 07/02/2007.
The Fishguy Market's main man reels in pristine fish and seafood-loving crowds.
Mindy Friedler and Mark Bires
Food and Drink. 06/25/2007.
The duo behind Jerry's Sandwiches talk up their Super Subway and upcoming second location.
Noah Bekofsky
Food and Drink. 06/18/2007.
Old-fashioned ice cream meets newfangled customized flavors in aria's kitchen.
Jorgina Pereira
Food and Drink. 06/11/2007.
Sinha's chef opens her home and her heart to Chicagoans to spread the Brazilian love.
Mike Sheerin
Food and Drink. 06/01/2007.
Blackbird's Paul Kahan successfully passes the tongs to this former WD-50 sous chef.
Chris and Mary Spagnola
Food and Drink. 05/30/2007.
The husband-and-wife team behind Emilio's Sunflower Bistro dishes on the importance of ingenuity.
Bridging the Diet Divide
Dining Guides. 05/21/2007.
Where herbivores and carnivores happily eat side by side.
Mindy Segal
Food and Drink. 05/18/2007.
Hot Chocolate's owner/chef masters the sweet and the savory of haute-comfort cuisine.
Shelley Young
Food and Drink. 05/11/2007.
The Chopping Block owner is making friends, one dish at a time.
Erwin Drechsler
Food and Drink. 05/08/2007.
Erwin's man of the kitchen, maitre d' of the house introduces fresh food and new talent.
Beyond the Burrito
Dining Guides. 05/02/2007.
Chuck the Meximelt and give Cinco de Mayo its proper due with our guide to Mexican bests.
Jorge Miranda
Food and Drink. 04/30/2007.
The Las Palmas chef rises to the top of the kitchen but keeps his pride in his past in-tact.
Susan Goss
Food and Drink. 04/20/2007.
West Town Tavern's chef dishes on her love of the life surrounding the food.
Frank Georgacopoulos
Food and Drink. 04/16/2007.
Meli Cafe's chef stitches together science and culinary imagination to create morning delights.
Michael Altenberg
Food and Drink. 04/13/2007.
The eco-minded chef shares his love of sushi, simple foods and local, organic goodness.
Where to Eat the Bunny
Dining Guides. 04/03/2007.
From braised rabbit stew to golden-fried spring rolls, these spots cover your bunny needs.
Alexander Cheswick
Food and Drink. 04/02/2007.
This chef takes his Le Francais and Tru training and whips up fancy fare at his own May Street Market kitchen.
Stephanie Izard
Food and Drink. 03/26/2007.
Scylla's chef rekindles the flame for clean and elegant seafood with neighborhood-friendly prices.
Tentori Giuseppe
Food and Drink. 03/20/2007.
Charlie Trotter's former right-hand man takes the helm at this acclaimed Halsted Street spot.
Jeanne Carlson
Food and Drink. 03/14/2007.
This native Chicagoan glams up Irish classics with haute flair.
Where's the Beef?
Dining Guides. 03/12/2007.
These unsung beef stand heroes sling thin slices, fresh giardineria and even cheddar cheese.
Unusual Suspects
Dining Guides. 03/04/2007.
The best food spots you haven't heard of.
Gil Langlois
Food and Drink. 02/26/2007.
Chalkboard's chef/owner explains who's the boss of his restaurant...his son.
Taking You Down to Chinatown…Bakeries
Dining Guides. 02/19/2007.
Replacing ham and havarti croissants with barbecue pork and bean paste-stuffed buns.
Malika Ameen and Mohammad Islam
Food and Drink. 02/12/2007.
The owners of Aigre Doux Restaurant and Bakery bring their Cali experience to Chi-Town.
The Bistro Breakdown
Dining Guides. 02/05/2007.
Kindle that romance over fabulous French...just save the messy French onion soup for the second date.
Taste of Polonia
Dining Guides. 01/22/2007.
Got a hankering for sauerkraut? Get your fill with a little help from our guide to Chicago's best Polish spots.
Get Sum
Dining Guides. 01/15/2007.
Fend off chopstick-wielding Chicagoans for a taste of dumpling zen at these local dim sum palaces.
Best Of The Buffets
Dining Guides. 01/08/2007.
All-you-can-eat spots that take a big step up from Golden Corral-status.
Hamid Javanbakht
01/01/2007.
Drinks go way beyond the Jack & Coke norm at Tru.
Look Ma, No Lines
Dining Guides. 01/01/2007.
Five spots where you don't need to wait an eternity for a plate of eggs.
Naeem Murr
Arts and Words. 12/19/2006.
Talking with the author of The Perfect Man.
Cheap Bar Burgers that Don't Suck
Nightlife Guides. 11/28/2006.
Sure, you're only paying a dollar. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't have a million dollar meal.
The True Blues Experience
Untrapping Tourism. 11/13/2006.
Setting out to find real-deal blues, compliments of Rosa's Lounge.
Adam Seger
Food and Drink. 11/13/2006.
The GM, Sommelier and Bar Chef at Nacional 27 shares a thing or two about cocktails.
Chilly? Think Chili
Dining Guides. 10/30/2006.
A multi-bean cure for the common Chicago winter.
Beyond the Hopleaf
Nightlife Guides. 10/23/2006.
We love it, too. But it's not the only good spot for a gourmet brew.
The World on a Plate
Dining Guides. 10/23/2006.
Exploring Chicago's ethnic markets.
Snobby Late-Night Dining
Dining Guides. 10/06/2006.
Dining late doesn't equal a stale-taco fate.
Elizabeth Crane
Arts and Words. 10/02/2006.
The Chicago author's real skill lies in her celebration of customary moments.
Grungy Punk Bars
Nightlife Guides. 10/02/2006.
Break out the Ramones tee and your best Johnny Rotten sneer and take a ride to the best drinking caves in town.
Getting High at the Signature Lounge
Untrapping Tourism. 09/18/2006.
Viewing the city in style with a martini by your side.
Mitch Einhorn
09/18/2006.
Getting the skinny on bourbon and more from the owner of Twisted Spoke.
Ayun Halliday
Arts and Words. 09/11/2006.
Talking with the author of Dirty Sugar Cookies.
A Steal on Suds
Nightlife Guides. 09/04/2006.
A quick primer on Chicago's bargain beer.
Is Science for Geeks?
Untrapping Tourism. 08/21/2006.
An exploration of the Museum of Science and Industry.
Haute Eats at the Hotel Restaurant
Dining Guides. 08/07/2006.
This ain't your grandparent's hotel dining.
The Culinary Adventurer's Guide to Chicago
Dining Guides. 07/24/2006.
Palate-pleasing options for the diner who's ready to take on tripe.
Beyond the Chimichanga
Dining Guides. 06/18/2006.
A Maxwell Street Market primer.
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