Where have all the cooks gone?
Within the tight network of Chicago restaurateurs exists a pervasive problem invisible to most diners. You hear it in anecdotal evidence shared among chefs, seemingly with increased frequency. Here’s one:...
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Lollapalooza 2015: What to eat and drink
It's gotten to the point where a festival like Lollapalooza, which has taken over Grant Park this weekend, is no longer just for music fans — we have to (happily,...
What to eat at Pitchfork Music Fest 2015
Gotta say, in my 10 years attending the Pitchfork Music Festival, I've never encountered a better offering of food selections. There are of course the standbys, as sure as there...
Hot Doug’s Atomic Pizza gets permanent status on Piece menu
The longest farewell tour in history, the record previously held by Cher, now has a new titleholder: Doug Sohn. Since retiring to much ballyhoo last October, the former Hot Doug's...
Green City Market BBQ brings 80-plus restaurants to Lincoln Park on Thursday
Green City Market, the twice-a-week farmers market in Lincoln Park and, now, Fulton Market (two sites, each once a week), couldn't exist without the money raised at its annual barbecue....
Cindy’s review: The loud place for pretty people on CAA rooftop
Perched on the ... Ahem. Perched on the rooftop of ... I said: Perched. On. The. Rooftop of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel is Cindy's, the loudest restaurant I've ever...
Michael Taus to open Black Iron Tavern in River West
Chef Michael Taus will open two restaurants in one calendar year. Off the heels of launching Taus Authentic in February, which took over the Prasino space in Wicker Park, Taus...
Shell hath no fury: Angry Crab and Happy Crab flourish
The two restaurants in focus today are brought to you by crabs with feelings. Both restaurants are less-than-a-year-old shellfish specialists with cartoon crustacean mascots. One crab woke up on the...
My five nights with U2
The final tally: 123 songs. This includes five performances each of “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” “Beautiful Day” and “With or Without You,” earworms that have now burrowed deep inside my brain...
Saigon Sisters’ new sibling: Bang Chop Thai Kitchen
Saigon Sisters, the forward-thinking Vietnamese restaurant in the West Loop, is taking over a space steps from its flagship location and turning it into a Thai restaurant. Signs have gone...