Chef Michael Taus talks new restaurant
Charlie Trotter protege chef Michael Taus will open Taus Authentic, what he calls an "everyday" neighborhood restaurant, in the former Prasino space in Wicker Park (1846 W. Division) early next...
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Deals on burgers, noodles and more throughout the week
Even though it's dark by 5 p.m. and dipping below freezing this time of year, here are four reasons to go out early in the week. Mondays Noodle Night at...
Veterans Day specials at local restaurants
Have military ID and are hungry? Veterans Day is Tuesday, and some local outposts of national chains are showing their gratitude by offering their grub gratis to military veterans. The...
Lakeview restaurant hosts free dinner
Emmanuel Abidemi, chef and owner behind Bolat Restaurant & Lounge (3346 N. Clark St., 773-665-1100), the Lakeview restaurant specializing in food from sub-Saharan Africa, is offering a free prix fixe...
mk introduces tasting menu in honor of Alice Waters
When the rest of the dining world was fawning over flavors and ingredients from far-flung locations, Alice Waters kept her focus on the bounty of local cuisine. That was well...
Alliance Patisserie to open in November
In the almost frenzied fervor for all things Grandma used to make, refined desserts have taken a back seat to more rustic sweets like pie and doughnuts. Not that such...
Four fall cocktails to consider
Looking for something more refined than a pumpkin ale to sip on this weekend? Give one of these four seasonal cocktails a try. The Bloody Aviator ($12) at Zed451. Inspired...
Another steakhouse for Schaumburg
David Burke's latest venture, Grillhouse by David Burke, opened Monday in Shaumburg and holds its first weekend service tonight (1301 American Lane, Schaumburg; 847-517-1600). The restaurant heralds itself as a...
‘Check, Please!’ cooks up new season
Returning for her second year as host of WTTW's "Check, Please!," Catherine De Orio says she's learned a few things about hosting the show, which debuted its 14th season last...
Acadia kicks off Ramen Sundays
Chicago is officially ramen crazy, if the openings of two high-profile ramen-focused eateries earlier this year (Lettuce Entertain You's Ramen-San and Brendan Sodikoff's High Five Ramen) hadn't already stamped, sealed...