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An old legend and a young stud both land in unlikely suburban spots—and administer shots of adrenaline to their respective kitchens
by Dennis Ray Wheaton
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Once upon a time, an unknown young chef toiled away in the most renowned kitchen in the country. Is it a classic story of the student surpassing the master?
by Dennis Ray Wheaton
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Gold Coasters fight for a handful of tables and a chance at gussied-up Southern fare; the Shikami brothers take their modern Asian aesthetic to the Loop.
by Dennis Ray Wheaton
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Frank Brunacci, chef at Trump International Hotel & Tower's
Sixteen, tells about life after The Donald said, “You’re hired.”
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Bob Djahanguiri The energetic Persian native who thrilled Chicagoans a generation ago with Toulouse and Yvette is back, this time with Old Town Brasserie Market and four-star chef Roland Liccioni...
by Michael Nagrant
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Emmanuel Nony and Kendal Duque unveil an instant classic
by Michael Nagrant
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The Gage, a stone’s toss from Millennium Park, locks in as Chicago’s finest gastropub; Jerry Kleiner’s new American bistro, Room 21, brings the noise, the history, and another smart menu to...
by Dennis Ray Wheaton
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Le Lan and Boka, both good restaurants already, keep the beat alive with talented alums of a hallowed kitchen.
by Dennis Ray Wheaton
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Having learned their lessons from California, two Chicago treasures face off with two Bay Area icons
by Dennis Ray Wheaton
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Hold your breath. Geno Bahena and Dudley Nieto have opened (and closed) plenty of Mexican restaurants in Chicago—but none as good as their new ones
by Dennis Ray Wheaton
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