Phil Vettel – Page 46

The kanpachi, arrayed wreathlike with greens, tomatoes and charred avocado sits around a puddle of aji amarillo.

Is this Chicago’s toughest reservation? Middle Eastern-style fare reigns at crazy-popular Aba

July 2, 2019 at 3:58 p.m.

If there’s a hotter restaurant this summer than Aba, I must have missed it. Plopped down in the heart of Fulton Market, surrounded by superbly worthy competition, this lively homage...

Fulton Market Harvest Fest returns in September with a feast of flavors, festivities

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

The Fulton Market Harvest Fest is back for a third year, featuring an expanded, three-day schedule of food events, chef dinners, cooking classes, chef demonstrations and more. Curated by founding...

Rooftop bar Vu sets sights on a late-September debut

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

If the last few summers have taught us anything, it’s that Chicagoans have an insatiable appetite for rooftop restaurants and lounges. The sky’s the limit, as it were. Soon to...

The frutti di mare is served over squid-ink tonnarelli.

Review: Locanda in Streeterville marks Pane Caldo chef’s quiet return

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

“I never thought,” marveled Antoine Cedicci, “that I’d be back on Walton Street. It’s an impossible dream.” Walton Street was Cedicci’s work address for 22 years, when he ran the...

Nick Kokonas received the baiduhai Food & Dining Game Changer award, during the Chicago Food Bowl Launch Party Tuesday at River Point Park. The inaugural award was given to Kokonas and Brian Fitzpatrick for their industry-changing company Tock.

Tock founders win Game Changer award from baiduhai for industry innovation

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

The baiduhai Food Bowl kicked off Tuesday with a Launch Party at Gibsons Italia, featuring food from the restaurant, as well as from Pretty Cool Ice Cream, Stan’s Donuts,...

At last, the Twain (we) shall meet: Tim and Rebekah Graham’s restaurant opens Aug. 21

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

Tim Graham left his executive-chef post at Travelle 2 ½ years ago, vowing to open his own place with his wife, Rebekah (sommelier and former wine-and-beer coordinator at The Publican)....

Murphy's Red Hots isn't the closest hot dog joint to Wrigley Field, but no place embodies the spirit of the Friendly Confines better than this place.

Murphy’s Red Hots closing after 30-year run

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

As first reported by Eater, Murphy’s Red Hots (1211 W. Belmont Ave.), a Lakeview fixture for decades, will close for good in 10 days. Signs in the front windows are...

French chef Joel Robuchon, shown in his Paris restaurant in January 1994, has died at 73.

Remembering iconic chef Joel Robuchon

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

Joel Robuchon, a chef whose influence spanned the globe, passed away on Monday. He was 73. I never met the chef, but the few times I was able to sample...

Three Michelin star Grace restaurant closed in December after founding chef Curtis Duffy and general manager Michael Muser left in a dispute with owner Michael Olszewski.

Grace owner files suit against former chef, general manager seeking $500K damages

June 24, 2019 at 9:44 a.m.

Note: This article reported that a lawsuit was filed Aug. 3, 2018, against Curtis Duffy and Michael Muser, alleging breach of contract and other misdeeds, including misuse of funds. As...

No. 40: Mordecai, a sophisticated Wrigleyville oasis

May 1, 2019 at 12:22 a.m.

(New) Tucked into Hotel Zachary, virtually in the shadow of Wrigley Field, Mordecai is accessible enough for a pre- or post-game bite and sophisticated enough to be a destination even...

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