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19th-century Viennese chef Franz Sacher would be pleased, I think, by the version of his eponymous chocolate cake served at Café Selmarie in Lincoln Square. First, the top of each slice of Sacher torte is decorated with his name, elegantly written in chocolate script. Second, the cake is a real looker: Layers of chocolate cake are mortared with raspberry preserve and chocolate buttercream; the whole thing is then frosted with more buttercream and wrapped in a smooth sheet of bittersweet chocolate — firm enough to be eaten on its own, if you like, with a fork. Third, every bite is delicious. The devil's food cake is firm and pleasant, while the raspberry offers a deep berry counterpoint to all the chocolate. $4.20. 4729 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-989-5595, <a href="http://cafeselmarie.com/" target="_blank">www.cafeselmarie.com</a>. — Bill Daley

All-you-can-eat chocolate? 3 decadent events for chocolate lovers

June 8, 2018 at 9:24 p.m.

December is a good time to indulge in some serious chocolate-eating in Chicago. Kick off the month at the annual World of Chocolate benefit, or take holiday visitors to a...

‘Black Wednesday’ specials and parties around Chicago

June 9, 2018 at 12:34 a.m.

Black Wednesday, the liquid celebration on the evening before Thanksgiving, isn't a nationally recognized holiday, but it might as well be. The occasion is one of the biggest drinking nights...

Restaurant openings: Ramen in Uptown, conveyer-belt sushi and more

June 9, 2018 at 2:05 a.m.

UPTOWN — Forget eating the goat or flying the W — perhaps the Chicago Cubs' good-luck charm to claim a World Series win was the October opening of a new...

North Shore Distillery settling in to new digs, adding rum and whiskey

June 9, 2018 at 1:56 a.m.

When Derek and Sonja Kassebaum cracked open the doors to North Shore Distillery 12 years ago, theirs was the first and only craft distillery in Illinois. These days, things are...

20 Chicago restaurants open on Thanksgiving for dinner or takeout

June 9, 2018 at 4:05 a.m.

Cooking for Thanksgiving? It's OK to hate it. Turkey, stuffing, sides, dessert; parents, in-laws, nieces, nephews — that's a lot of pressure for one meal. If you're looking for alternative...

Six wild Burgundian snails are the star of the wood-grilled escargot ($12) at Le Sud. The Roscoe Village restaurant's version of this dish is not hiding in a pool of garlic butter or served in a scalding hot dish. Presented on a skewer, the mollusks are brushed with olive oil infused with herbs de provence before they're grilled, absorbing a delicate smoky flavor that lingers in your mouth. Tender and buttery, the snails are served with a few generous pats of herb butter that melt, adding another layer of fragrance and lusciousness. A side of green salad dressed with olive oil, lemon and salt provides a bright contrast to the skewer and a hearty country bread serves as a foundation for assembling a makeshift toast point. The portion is small, so make your dining companions order their own. $12. 2301 W. Roscoe St., 773-857-1985, <a href="https://lesudchicago.com/">lesudchicago.com</a> — Grace Wong

Chicago restaurants and bars hosting election watch parties, offering specials

May 2, 2019 at 12:46 p.m.

Believe it or not, we're almost done with the months-long slog to find our nation's newest leader. To celebrate (or mourn), several restaurants and bars around the city will be...

Restaurant openings: Le Duck brings Asian food with a twist, The Budlong bounces back

June 9, 2018 at 6:37 a.m.

WICKER PARK - Chef Ong Satangmongkol has already succeeded with Thai food (Silom12), Japanese food (Tsukiji Fish Market) and seafood (Mad Boiler). So when he snagged a restaurant space in...

John Barleycorn is one of the Wrigleyville bars charging a high cover during the World Series.

Wrigleyville bars cash in with cover, packages up to $1,250 to watch Cubs on TV

May 2, 2019 at 12:46 p.m.

How much would you pay to watch the Cubs play the World Series this weekend? Not at Wrigley Field, where a $150,000 pair of dugout seats is currently available for...

Where to eat and drink for Halloween: Dinners, parties, specials around Chicago

June 9, 2018 at 8:56 a.m.

These restaurants and bars are celebrating Halloween with dinners, parties, themed cocktails and more: aliveOne The Lincoln Park venue celebrates on Halloween proper with a happy hour (5-7 p.m.) featuring...

Restaurant openings: Grab a ‘yeero’ in Evanston; South Loop gets a smokehouse

June 9, 2018 at 10:28 a.m.

EVANSTON - There's no debating how to pronounce "gyro" at a new fast-casual Greek restaurant in Evanston. Yeero Revolution makes sure nothing gets lost in translation with its name, a...

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