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Secrets of Sake - A closer look at the Japanese rice beverage
Up in the bar, look: It’s a wine. It’s a beer. It’s … sake? That’s pretty much how it goes for this often misunderstood Japanese alcoholic rice beverage. Few really know what it is exactly, how to...
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Get Rosé-d with LUXBAR this Summer - A new rosé cart you have to try on...
National Rosé Day is this coming Saturday, June 11, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate summer’s favorite wine. One spot to zero in on—for the holiday and then the whole summer long—is the Gold...
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How to Happy Hour - Tortoise Clubs breaks down the best "meal" of the day
Yes, technically happy hour isn’t a meal, but it’s still one of the best and most fun times to gather around a table, or on a patio, to spend time with friends. And as the longest day of the year...
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Cucumber Cocktails for Summer - Just in time for National Cucumber Day
Photo via Hendrick’s Gin Cucumbers can cover your eyes for relaxation, dip in ranch for snack time, or star in a cocktail for a delicious summertime drink. Seeing as tomorrow (Tuesday, June 14) is...
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Culinary Personality: Shane Graybeal of BIN 36 - We chat with the chef about...
The Chicago food community is ever growing, ever changing, and continually providing delicious meals. But often times, diners don’t know the people behind the passion. They taste the dedication and...
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11 Places to Happy Hour in Chicago This Summer - Sipping under the sky
Sinatra sang it best: “You make me feel there are songs to be sung, you make me feel there are drinks to be drunk.” Who are we to argue with Frank? Yes, our beloved Windy City is the crown jewel of...
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Fresh Summer Salads - Try a refreshing crunch this summer
Summer is really heating up, and that means that fresh produce is at its peak of tastiness. This leads to some creative, fresh, and truly delicious options for summer salads. Here are our top summer...
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Las Flores Cocktails with a Summery Kick - Mix your own seasonal sips with...
Summer cocktails have become an art for Chicago bartenders, and Mezcaleria Las Flores {3149 West Logan Boulevard, Chicago; 773.278.2215}, Chicago’s mezcal-focused bar in Logan Square, has its own set...
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In the Kitchen with Chef Russell Kook of Hugo’s Frog Bar - Iron Chef and...
Those who say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks clearly hasn’t been to Hugo’s Frog Bar {1024 North Rush Street, Chicago; 312.640.0999} anytime soon. After nearly 20 years as Chicago’s premier...
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Healthy Summer Dining and Cooking - RockFit lunch fare and recipes—perfect...
With the weather getting hotter, and beach season in full effect, this is the perfect time to find your new favorite health-forward meal. Lighter choices that use fresh, seasonal ingredients are easy...
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Recipe: Chilean Sea Bass - From The Palm restaurant
Ingredients (serves two to three people) Roasted corn relish: 1 c roasted corn kernels 2 Tbsp blended oil (50/50 extra virgin olive oil and vegetable oil) 1 Tbsp minced shallots 1/4 c diced red pepper...
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Osteria via Stato’s Heirloom Tomato Dinner and Recipe - Join the restaurant...
Summer is tomato season, and it’s one we are always happy to celebrate. In honor of this juicy red veggie, the folks at Osteria via Stato {620 North State Street, Chicago; 312.642.8450} is throwing a...
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Fast-Casual Phenom - How Chicago is reinventing an age-old concept
The term, “fast casual,” coined in the 1990s, is a concept that “marries the age-old need to eat on the run to the much newer consumer demand for healthier options,” according to Matt Sena of...
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Diners’ Choice: Labriola Chicago - Labriola Chicago captures three concepts...
Sitting at a red leather booth at the rear of Labriola Chicago {535 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago; 312.955.3100}, Owner Rich Labriola orders two versions of a pasta with a lightly spiced vodka sauce....
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In the Kitchen with Chef Ryan Sand - The man behind the menu of Bernie's...
We love when a local boy comes back home, especially when it means he gets to cook for us! Chef Ryan Sand, Executive Chef at Bernie’s Lunch & Supper in River North {660 North Orleans Street,...
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Top September Events - Not to miss eats and treats for the new month
September is certainly going to be a busy month! It was tough to narrow down which events we want to attend most, and which bites we want to dig into first, but we did our best. With several...
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Keep Summer Going with Wine Slushies - Filini Bar & Restaurant has us hanging...
Though “summer” unofficially came to an end with the Labor Day weekend, there’s one thing that certainly will help keep the season alive—new cocktails to sip on! Filini Bar & Restaurant’s {221...
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Special Events: Dining with Spiaggia - From weddings to dinner parties,...
Fall is always a busy time, full of weddings, parties, and other events before the real hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Sometimes you need to take a break and relax over a delicious meal. But...
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Taco Tuesday: Burrito Beach - We have the best recipes from Burrito Beach for...
Tuesday gets a bad rap as a weekday. It doesn’t have the “motivation” that comes on Monday or the “wine” like Wednesday does. However, luckily for Tuesday, we have tacos! And while we would never try...
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Chicago’s Most Decadent Desserts
With the beginning of fall, and the end of bathing suit season, we think the best time to indulge is now! Have that second helping of macaroni and cheese, one more glass of wine or…go crazy on the...
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