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Blogs
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Bleader
Jan 24, 2018
Department of Justice threatens to subpoena sanctuary cities including Chicago, and other news
Also, the Chicago Teachers Union is not happy that CPS might relax its ethics code.
By Kate Shepherd
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News
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Did You Read __________?
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Chicago
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Illinois
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Department of Justice
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immigration issues
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sanctuary cities
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Eddie Johnson
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Toni Preckwinkle
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Jeff Sessions
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Election 2018
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Daniel Biss
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J.B. Pritzker
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Quintonio LeGrier
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Civilian Office of Police Accountability
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Fraternal Order of Police
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Chicago Police Department
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police involved shootings
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police issues
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Chicago Teachers Union
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Chicago Public Schools
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The Office
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Rainn Wilson
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Steppenwolf Theatre Company
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Bin 36
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restaurant closings
Blogs
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Bleader
Oct 11, 2012
Fall farmers' markets and other food and drink events
The last week of farmer's markets and plenty of fall harvest celebrations make up this week's food and drink events
By Meg Pier
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Food Chain
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Food & Drink
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Ground Up Chicago
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Harvest Feast Chicago
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Spence Farm Foundation
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Frontera Grill
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Hot Chocolate
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Perennial Virant
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676 Restaurant & Bar
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Scrumptious Pantry
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herbs
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Merz Apothecary
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Meals on Wheels
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Chef's Table
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The Purple Pig
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The Aviary
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Dominick's Pizza
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Foodielicious
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Fischman
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Kwak
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Oktoberfest
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Kwaktoberfest
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Moonshine Brewing
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Brewer's Brunch
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bloody Mary
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BIN 36
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Harvest Festival
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Andersonville
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farmer's market
Blogs
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Bleader
Sep 6, 2012
Kegs for Kids and other food and drink events
Beer and tomato fests are the highlights, but there are also cupcakes, wine, health foods, barbecue, and puppies this week
By Meg Pier
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Food Chain
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Food & Drink
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Bistro Campagne
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Frasca Pizzeria
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pizza-making
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Amanda Skrip
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Natural Foods Boot Camp
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Whole Foods
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Chuck's Fest
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Chuck Pine
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Pints for Pups
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Dunlays
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Hopleaf Bar
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Kegs for Kids
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D.O.C. Wine Bar
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Cupcakes
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Wine
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Molly's Cupcakes
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BIN 36
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Tomato Fest
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Brian Duncan
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Willy Hewitt
Blogs
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Bleader
Dec 2, 2010
This Week's Food and Drink Events
Italian dining, gingerbread houses, beer and truffle pairings, and more.
By Sam Worley
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Food Chain
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Food & Drink
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Julia della Croce
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Italian cuisine
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Frank Mnuk
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Pensiero Ristorante
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Italian Home Cooking
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World of Chocolate
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AIDS Foundation of Chicago
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Blommer Chocolate
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Terry's Toffee
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Cookie Bar
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DJ Mark Picchiotti
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Fritz Knipschildt
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Gingerbread House Competition
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Frank Lloyd Wright
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architecture
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Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
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the Publican
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Paul Kahan
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Michael McAvena
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North Coast Brewing
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beer and truffle dinner
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Geja's Cafe
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fondue
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champagne festival
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Roederer Estate
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Living Downstream
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Terra Brockman
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the Land Connection
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Uncommon Ground on Devon
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documentary
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Bubble Bath
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Bin 36
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champagne
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sparkling wine
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tastings
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John Caputo
Food & Drink
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Food & Drink Feature
Nov 18, 2010
Turkey Service
Restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner—to stay or to go
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Food & Drink Feature
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Aja
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Ann Sather
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Bin 36
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Bistro 110
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C-House
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Chicago Cut Steakhouse
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Chicago Diner
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The Chicago Firehouse
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Chicago Firehouse
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Chicago Q
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Coco Pazzo
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Custom House
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David Burke's Primehouse
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Deleece Grill Pub
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Elate
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Eve
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The Fireside
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Fireside
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Francesca's on Chestnut
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Francesca's
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Jacky's on Prairie
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Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club
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Lawry's the Prime Rib
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Markethouse
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Mercat a la Planxa
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NoMi
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Palette Bistro
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Park Grill
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Peninsula Hotel
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Pensiero Ristorante
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Prairie Fire
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Prairie Grass Cafe
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Restaurant Michael
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Reza's
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Sixteen
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Spirit of Chicago
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Tavern on Rush
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33 Club
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Vermilion
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Wave
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W Chicago
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Wave at W Chicago
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Weber Grill
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Zed 451
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Fox & Obel
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Lillie's Q
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Smoke Daddy
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Thanksgiving
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Chicago thanksgiving specials
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Chicago thanksgiving restaurants
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Ann Sather Café
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Coco Pazzo Cafe
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Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
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Peninsula Hotel, lobby
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Avenues
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Wave at W Chicago Lakeshore
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NoMi Kitchen
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The Smoke Daddy
Blogs
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Bleader
Feb 18, 2010
2010 Beard Semifinalists Announced
Semifinalists for the James Beard Awards have been announced, and just like in spring, some perennials pop up.
By Mike Sula
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Food Chain
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Food & Drink
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James Beard Awards
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semifinalists
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Chicago chefs
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Donnie Madia
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Rich Melman
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Josh Adams
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June restaurant
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Paul Kahan
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Jean Joho
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Lettuce Entertain You
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Peoria Heights
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Blackbird
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Avec
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the Publican
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Big Star
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blogsherpa
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Everest
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Les Nomades
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Cibo Matto
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Pelago
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Mindy Segal
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Hot Chocolate
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Alinea
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NoMi
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Brian Duncan
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Bin 36
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Alpana Singh
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Spiaggia
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Michael Carson
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Schwa
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Curtis Duffy
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Avenues
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Koren Grieveson
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Avec
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Bill Kim
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Urban Belly
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Chris Nugent
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Arun Sampanthavivat
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Arun's
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Bruce Sherman
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North Pond
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Giuseppe Tentori
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Boka
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Paul Virant
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Vie
Food & Drink
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Restaurant Review
Jul 16, 2009
Simple yet exquisite seasonal cuisine at Nightwood and Browntrout
Plus: Fianco, an Italian sleeper on Southport
By Martha Bayne, Mike Sula, and Anne Spiselman
Tags:
Restaurant Reviews
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Nightwood
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Lula Cafe
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Jason Hammel
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Amalea Tshilds
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Jason Vincent
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Kevin Heisner
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Matt Eisler
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Pilsen
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Chicago restaurants
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Browntrout
,
Sean Sanders
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Bin 36
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green restaurants
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Fianco
,
Matt Troost
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maltagliata
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Mike Sula
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Martha Bayne
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Anne Spiselman
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blogsherpa
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golden trout
,
borlotti beans
,
chicken liver pate
Blogs
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Bleader
Mar 23, 2009
Chicago Beard nominations--represent!
There's a whole mess of Chicago Beard nominations.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Food & Drink
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Food Chain
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Bin 36
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James Beard Awards
,
Monica Eng
,
Steve Dolinsky
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Spiaggia
,
Bruce Sherman
,
L20
,
The Publican
,
Mindy Segal
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blogsherpa
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Alinea Book
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Arun Sampanthavivat
,
Koren Grievson
Blogs
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Bleader
Jul 30, 2008
Heads Up
This week's talks, tastings, and events.
By Katie Buitrago
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Food & Drink
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Food Chain
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Bin 36
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Chicago Foodways Roundtable
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In Fine Spirits
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Museum of Science and Industry
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BBQ and Bingo
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tastings
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Caveny Farm
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Eli's Cheesecake Factory
,
local food
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Pork and Corn Roast
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St. Mary of the Annunciation
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Tim Suprise
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Marianne Sundquist
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Signature Room at 95th
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Patrick Sheerin
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Alliance Francaise de Chicago
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Madelaine Bullwinkel
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Cooking lessons
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Illinois Mycological Association
Blogs
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Bleader
Aug 2, 2007
This weekend and beyond
This week's tastings, talks, and tours.
By Julia Thiel
Tags:
Food & Drink
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Food Chain
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The Real Dirt On Farmer John
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Culinary Historians Of Chicago
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Bin 36
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Chefs and the City
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Taste of Roselle
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Joe McFarland
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Greek Days
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Long Grove cafe
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one sixtyblue
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Exploring the Wild Mushroom...Myths, Flavors and Facts
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BBQ and Bingo
Blogs
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Bleader
Apr 4, 2007
This weekend and beyond
Upcoming tastings and talks in what's a bit of a slow week.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Food & Drink
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Food Chain
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Angelic Organics
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Bin 36
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Webster's Wine Bar
,
Melanie Villlines
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The Architrouve
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Sam's Wines & Spirits
,
Laura Werlin
Blogs
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Bleader
Jan 3, 2007
Foie Gras Ban Faltering Still
Bin 36 was raided by the liver police and got off scot-free.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Food & Drink
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Food Chain
,
Foie Gras
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Bin 36
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