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Veteran chef Cory Morris takes the reins at Nacional 27

May 31, 2019 at 4:01 p.m.

Nacional 27 (325 W. Huron St.), which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, begins its next 20 years with a new chef. Cory Morris, last seen at Boleo, the rooftop...

The Artists Cafe, which fed pre- and post-theater guests for nearly 60 years, has closed. "We've had a beautiful run at this," says Maria Mitchell Tsourapas, daughter of the restaurant's creator.

Artists Cafe takes its final bow after nearly 60 years in Loop

May 31, 2019 at 4:02 p.m.

Artists Cafe, an integral part of the Loop theater and arts district for nearly 60 years, has closed. “It’s heartbreaking, but it’s time,” said Maria Mitchell Tsourapas, daughter of the...

Chef/partner Ben Lustbader, from left, chef/partner Jason Vincent and beverage director/partner Josh Perlman outside of Giant restaurant.

Giant team opening Bucktown cocktail bar, aiming for summer

May 31, 2019 at 4:05 p.m.

The team behind Giant and City Mouse restaurants (Jason Vincent, Ben Lustbader, Josh Perlman) plans a “dressed-up dive bar” in Bucktown. Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar (2165 N. Western Ave.) is...

John Manion, shown working the wood-fired oven soon after opening in August 2016, has changed his restaurant's name to El Che Steakhouse & Bar, partly to reflect what it has become.

Meat the new restaurant: Now it’s El Che Steakhouse & Bar

May 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

In a move that few customers will notice, but that will help spotlight the restaurant in online searches, John Manion’s 2-year-old El Che Bar (845 W. Washington Blvd.) will henceforth...

Mignardises, including macarons and madeleines, come cradled in a mini saucepan.

Restaurant Michael closing in March; Jean Banchet winner George Trois going on hiatus

May 31, 2019 at 4:03 p.m.

Chef/owner Michael Lachowicz is closing Restaurant Michael (64 Green Bay Road, Winnetka) and placing his restaurant-within-a-restaurant George Trois on hiatus, but is assuring fans, “My team and I aren’t going...

Ashlee Aubin, late of Salero, lands at Fisk & Co. as exec chef

May 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

Ashlee Aubin, last seen at the restaurant Salero (which served its last meal on New Year’s Eve), has been named executive chef at Fisk & Co. in the Kimpton Hotel...

Dessert options include a picture-perfect panna cotta, topped with huckleberry sauce.

Coco Pazzo’s Italian classics get Chicago Restaurant Week off to a fine start

May 31, 2019 at 4:05 p.m.

The 12th annual Chicago Restaurant Week got off to a frigid, single-digit start Friday, but at lunchtime, Coco Pazzo was bringing the heat. It’s the first restaurant we visited for...

The muhammara, a spread with chiles, walnuts, tomato and pomegranate molasses, will be part of the dinner menu at Aba.

18 don’t-miss spots to try during Chicago Restaurant Week, beginning Friday

May 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

The 12th annual Chicago Restaurant Week begins Friday and runs through Feb. 7, during which a record number of participating restaurants — nearly 400, at last count — will offer...

Entente, which has struggled "a bit" at is Lakeview location on Lincoln Avenue, will move to River North on Sedgwick Street, opening in March.

Michelin-starred Entente packs bags for River North; chef Ian Davis joins team

May 31, 2019 at 4:03 p.m.

Entente, which earned a Michelin star at its Lakeview location, is bringing its act to River North — and adding a key player. Entente will close its old location (3056...

Gene & Georgetti has plans for the winter storm.

Gene & Georgetti offers half-price wine, free desserts if snow reaches one foot or more

May 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

While others are hunkering down in anticipation of the weekend’s snow, Gene & Georgetti steakhouses are firing up the fireplace — and the deals. With its Freezing Friday, Snowstorm Saturday...

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