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Chicago's cupcake craze is still going strong, but not only is it hurting our waistlines, it's hurting our bottom lines as well. For example, a smallish apple-cider cupcake at Lakeview's...
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A 4th to down
Looking to spice up your pre-Bears brunch? Kick off the fun with not just one but four bloody marys at Bin Wine Cafe (1559 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-486-2233). The new...
Hungry for takeout? These 5 spots deliver
The temperature's arctic and your pantry's bare, but an emergency grocery run when it's snowing buckets is about as attractive as that photo of you after your sixth glass of...
Love on the rocks?
The 12 days of Christmas aren't all turtle doves and golden rings. For struggling relationships, this time of the year can mean more seasonal strain than holiday cheer. Just been...
NEW ON THE SCENE
Il Mulino First we got hit with China Grill and then Blue Water Grill, and now another swank NYC-based eatery (which also has locations in Dallas, Las Vegas and Tokyo)...
Grub match
Ask anyone who works in a restaurant, and you'll hear the same thing: This is one tough business. Even in a chow town like Chicago, where dining out is a...
‘Za za zoom
We admit we were a bit shocked when we read "Everyone Loves Pizza," the wonderful new book on all things 'za from Penny Pollack and Jeff Ruby, who also work...
Talk about raw!
Turns out Chicago's not the only metropolis buzzing about the recently launched "body sushi" at Kizoku Sushi and Lounge (358 W. Ontario St., 312-335-9888). Manager Eddy Pinto says he's been...
No pluck involved
Kay Stepkin wants to share a bit of heresy about Thanksgiving dinner: "It's not really about the turkey," she says matter-of-factly. "If you're going by tradition . . . it's...
NEW ON THE SCENE
Custom House 500 S. Dearborn St., 312-523-0200 He wowed us with his delicate seafood creations at Spring. He had us lining up to eat our veggies at Green Zebra. Now...