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Food & Drink
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Food & Drink Feature
Jun 23, 2020
Farmer Vera Videnovich is raising Balkan sisters the Native American way
She’s bringing corn, beans, and squash back to where they came from.
By Mike Sula
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Lula Cafe
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Cafe Marie-Jeanne
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Giant
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Vera Videnovich
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the Balkans
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Bosnian food
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Serbian food
,
farm
City Life
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Street View
May 5, 2020
True colors
A Lula Cafe hostess chooses bright hues to cope with the pandemic blues.
By Isa Giallorenzo
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Street View
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Zoe Hendrix Johnson
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Lula Cafe
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mask
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COVID-19
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coronavirus
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street fashion
Music
,
Concert Preview
Feb 14, 2020
Recommended
Amalea Tshilds’s new
Love on the Ground
turns French poetry into harmony-rich Americana
By Areif Sless-Kitain
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Amalea Tshilds
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Love on the Ground
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Lula Cafe
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Girls of the Golden West
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Pollyanna Vox
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Paulina Hollers
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Painted Tiles
,
Paul Verlaine
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Baudelaire
,
Tim Kaiser
,
Sam Wagster
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Axis: Sova
,
Recommended
Food & Drink
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Restaurant Review
Dec 13, 2017
Recommended
With Marisol inside the MCA, Jason Hammel paints a new canvas
The Lula Cafe chef’s menu is its own form of contemporary art.
By Mike Sula
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Museum of Modern Art Artists’ Cookbook
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Alison Cates
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Sikile Terre Siciliane Grecanico Dorato
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Rossese di Dolceacqua
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restaurant openings
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restaurant reviews
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contemporary American cuisine
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Marisol
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Jason Hammel
,
Sarah Rinkavage
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Logan Square
,
Lula Cafe
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MCA
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Museum of Contemporary Art
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Chris Ofili
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Marisol
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Andy Warhol
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Raymond Pettibon
,
No Title (To Dust Cover . . . Shut)
,
Paul Sarkisian
,
Night With Raping Wave
,
Recommended
Food & Drink
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Key Ingredient
May 24, 2017
Video
Chef Sarah Rinkavage pays tribute to her culinary mentor, Jason Hammel
The Marisol chef is inspired daily by her boss’s creativity with ingredients.
By Julia Thiel
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Jason Hammel
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Marisol
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Key Ingredient Cook-Off
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Lula Cafe
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Video
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Bleader
Mar 10, 2017
Video
Illinois senate committee approves longer sentences for repeat gun offenders, and other Chicago news
Also, Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears part ways after a tumultuous eight years.
By Kate Shepherd
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Did You Read __________?
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Chicago
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Eddie Johnson
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Illinois General Assembly
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Illinois senate
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gun violence
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criminal justice
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Jeff Sessions
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Rahm Emanuel
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Jay Cutler
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Chicago Bears
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NFL
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Jason Hammel
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Lula Cafe
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Marisol
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Museum of Contemporary Art
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Video
Blogs
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Bleader
Feb 14, 2017
The Planned Parenthood of Illinois bake sale sold out online before sales were even scheduled to begin
Thirteen Chicago restaurants have sold more than $37,000 worth of cookies to benefit women's health care.
By Jack Ladd
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Reproductive Rights
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The Trump Era
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Food & Drink
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health care
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Justin Behlke
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois Bake Sale
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Lula Cafe
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Honey Butter Fried Chicken
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Amanda Shepard
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Christine Cikowski
,
Julie Lynn
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cookie boxes
Blogs
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Bleader
Jan 23, 2017
Logan Square Chef’s Dinner, Drunk TED Talks, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Self-Care as Warfare, First Bites Bash, and more happenings from January 23-26
By Brianna Wellen
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Do This
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Live Read Movie Monday
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Office Space
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Gene Siskel Film Center
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Self-Care Warfare
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Museum of Contemporary Art
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Ja Ja Ja
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East Room
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History Shmistory
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North Bar
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WTTW Trivia Night
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Globe Pub
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First Bites Bash
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Navy Pier
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Drunk TED Talks
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Whistler
Blogs
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Bleader
Nov 30, 2016
Alderman Ameya Pawar is considering running a ‘progressive campaign’ for governor in 2018, and other Chicago news
Also, Illinois Supreme Court justice Anne Burke wants to add a fifth star to the Chicago flag—for a charity she cofounded.
By Kate Shepherd
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Ameya Pawar
,
47th Ward
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2018 gubernatorial election
,
Bruce Rauner
,
Chicago City Council
,
Progressive Reform Caucus
,
Illinois Supreme Court
,
Anne Burke
,
Ed Burke
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Special Olympics
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Rahm Emanuel
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Illinois Supreme Court
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nepotism
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Large Lots Program
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Chicago history
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GLBTQ issues
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interracial marriage
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Jack Johnson
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the Mann Act
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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
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MCA
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Jason Hammel
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Lula Cafe
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Chris Ofili
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Madeline Grynsztejn
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Pedro y Juana
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MCA renovation
Blogs
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Bleader
Sep 27, 2016
Talking Taste Talks Chicago with Lula Cafe chef Jason Hammel
The upcoming food-centric conference features parties, meals, panel discussions, and chef demos.
By Julia Thiel
Tags:
Food & Drink
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Food Chain
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Taste Talks Chicago
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Jason Hammel
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Lula Cafe
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Flavors + Sound
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All-Star Barbecue
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Matthias Merges
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Yusho
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John Manion
,
La Sirena Clandestina
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Beverly Kim
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Parachute
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Andy Ricker
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Pok Pok
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Sarah Grueneberg
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Paul McGee
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Jimmy Bannos Jr.
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Abe Conlon
,
Tony Mantuano
,
Spiaggia
,
Carrie Nahabedian
,
Charlie Trotter's
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Carlos Gaytan
,
Le Francais
Food & Drink
,
Restaurant Review
Aug 5, 2016
Recommended
Jason Vincent goes big at Giant
After a break, the former Nightwood chef is doing huge things in a little Logan Square spot.
By Mike Sula
Tags:
Restaurant Review
,
Giant
,
Jason Vincent
,
Mike Sula
,
Avec
,
Josh Perlman
,
Ben Lustbader
,
Sink
,
Swim
,
Scofflaw
,
Good Humor
,
Travis Bickle
,
Lula Cafe
,
Seinfeld
,
You Fuck My Wine
,
Albariño
,
Recommended
Blogs
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Bleader
Apr 15, 2016
Logan Square bar and restaurant crawl, Record Store Day, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Tattoos for Tails, About Face Theatre's Wonka Ball, and more happenings from April 15-17
By Brianna Wellen
Tags:
Arts
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Do This
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Rodrigo Lara Zendejas
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La Paz
,
Hyde Park Art Center
,
Brian Costello
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Hideout
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About Face Theatre
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Wonka Ball
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Ravenswood Event Center
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Pop-Up Record Shop
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Boiler Room
,
Record Store Day
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Passport to Pilot Light
,
Lula Cafe
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Billy Sunday
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Fat Rice
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Parson’s Chicken & Fish
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Tattoos for Tails
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Insight Studios
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The Empty Bottle
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El Rescate
,
Bull and Bear Market
Blogs
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Bleader
Feb 10, 2016
Avoid a broken heart on Valentine's Day with these romantic events
Enjoy a boozy brunch, lady arm wrestlers, and embarrassing entries from teenage diaries.
By Brianna Wellen
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Arts
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Do This
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Valentine's Day 2016
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V-day
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Champagne Chocolate comedy
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Windy City Playhouse
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Cupid Has A Heart On
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Stage 773
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Heart and Soul Valentine's Day Brunch
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Parts and Labor
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Windy City Soul Club
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Last Kiss
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Uptown Underground
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My Bloody CLLAW-entine
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Logan Square Auditorium
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Naked Girls Reading
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Studio L'amour
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Strip Joker
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Gorilla Tango Theater
,
Valentine Shmalentine
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Mortified
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Mayne Stage
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Karaoke
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Zine Fest
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Beauty Bar
,
Lula Cafe
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Will You Accept This Rose
,
Under the Gun
,
Bachelor
,
Ed Swiderski
Best of Chicago
,
Food & Drink 2015 Readers' Poll
Jun 24, 2015
Best overall restaurant
Tags:
Food & Drink 2015 Readers' Poll
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Best of Chicago 2015
,
Best overall restaurant
,
Lula Cafe
Best of Chicago
,
Food & Drink 2015 Readers' Poll
Jun 24, 2015
Best breakfast/brunch
Tags:
Food & Drink 2015 Readers' Poll
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Best of Chicago 2015
,
Best breakfast brunch
,
Lula Cafe
Best of Chicago
,
Food & Drink 2015 Readers' Poll
Jun 24, 2015
Best waitstaff
Tags:
Food & Drink 2015 Readers' Poll
,
Best of Chicago 2015
,
Best waitstaff
,
Lula Cafe
Best of Chicago
,
Food & Drink 2015 Readers' Poll
Jun 24, 2015
Best-looking waitstaff
Tags:
Food & Drink 2015 Readers' Poll
,
Best of Chicago 2015
,
Best-looking waitstaff
,
Lula Cafe
Blogs
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Bleader
Jan 6, 2015
A Lula Cafe chef fries up 'terrifying' gelatinous zooplankton
Challenged to create a dish with jellyfish, Lula Cafe chef Sarah Rinkavage pickles and fries it.
By Julia Thiel
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Key Ingredient
,
Food Chain
,
Food & Drink
,
Sarah Rinkavage
,
Lula Cafe
,
Key Ingredient
,
Cosmo Goss
,
The Publican
,
Johnny Clark
,
Parachute
Blogs
,
Bleader
Nov 12, 2014
The Michelin Guide is still your dad (and more food news)
Pronouncing on Michelin's announcements, the Chicago Film Festival returns, and other events in the food world.
By Michael Gebert
Tags:
Food Chain
,
Food & Drink
,
Michelin Guide
,
Chicago Food Film Festival
,
Grace
,
42 Grams
,
Mexique
,
River Roast
,
Surly Brewing
,
Lula Cafe
,
Farmhouse Tavern
,
Forbidden Root
,
Baconfest
Best of Chicago
,
Food & Drink
Jun 25, 2014
Readers' Poll
Best waitstaff
Lula Cafe
Tags:
Food & Drink
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Best of Chicago 2014
,
best waitstaff
,
Lula Cafe
,
Chicago Diner
,
Readers' Poll
Best of Chicago
,
Food & Drink
Jun 25, 2014
Readers' Poll
Best-looking waitstaff
Lula Cafe
Tags:
Food & Drink
,
Best of Chicago 2014
,
best-looking waitstaff
,
Lula Cafe
,
Ciao Amore Ristorante
,
Readers' Poll
Best of Chicago
,
Food & Drink
Jun 25, 2014
Readers' Poll
Best neighborhood restaurant
Lula Cafe
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Food & Drink
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Best of Chicago 2014
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best neighborhood restaurant
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Lula Cafe
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Ciao Amore Ristorante
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Readers' Poll
Best of Chicago
,
Food & Drink
Jun 25, 2014
Readers' Poll
Best brunch
Lula Cafe
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Best of Chicago 2014
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best brunch
,
Lula Cafe
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Tweet
,
Readers' Poll
Food & Drink
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Cocktail Challenge
May 29, 2014
Video
Cocktail Challenge: Bacon bits
Jonathan van Herik of Rainbo Club makes a meaty cocktail with a vegan ingredient.
By Julia Thiel
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Celina Dzyacky
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Lula Cafe
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Jonathan van Herik
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Rainbo Club
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McCormick Bac'n Pieces
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soy
,
vegan
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Aaron Dexter
,
the Owl
,
cocktail challenge
,
Video
Food & Drink
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Cocktail Challenge
May 16, 2014
Video
Cocktail Challenge: Hard-boiled eggs
Celina Dzyacky of Lula Cafe makes an "adult milk shake."
By Julia Thiel
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Lula Cafe
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Celina Dzyacky
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hard-boiled eggs
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coquito
,
rum
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pisco
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purees
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