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11/04/09
05:52 PM
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Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Monk

Three-Pronged Approach
In 2009 it seems restaurateurs can’t go wrong with pizza, burgers, or beer. Or you can hedge your bets and try all three, as at The Lucky Monk (105 Hollywood Blvd., South Barrington; 847-898-0500), an upcoming 240-seat brewery from Jonathan Fox (La Madia) and Matt McMillin (formerly chef-partner at Big Bowl). Their pizzas will...

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10/28/09
05:20 PM
Dish

Same Place, Next Year

Gilt by Association
Brendan Sodikoff, who has worked with Alain Ducasse and Thomas Keller—and currently with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises—plans to open a restaurant called Gilt Bar in the old...

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10/21/09
05:19 PM
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Project Gemini

Pollack’s Quick Hit
Jason Paskewitz’s latest home, Gemini Bistro (2075 N. Lincoln Ave.; 773-525-2522), is a comfortably sleek corner spot with lots of dark wood to make it feel intimate and Edison bulbs so you know it’s hip. And Paskewitz (621 Diner, Wave, JP Chicago) is right in...

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Mini Review: The Cellar

The Cellar skillfully blends slick and hip with cozy and comfy

Penny Pollack

Burgers: Edzo’s Burger Shop & DMK Burger Bar

Two new burger projects by People Who Get It

Jeff Ruby

Pizza: Nella Pizzeria Napoletana

Nella Grassano takes thin-crust pizzamaking to the next level

Jeff Ruby

Budget Beat: Abuelo’s Mexican Grill

Jill Rohde
Opening: Belly Shack

Opening: Belly Shack

Bill Kim bellies up to Logan Square

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The Hot List

10 places everyone's talking about—and dining at—in October. In order of heat:

XOCO It would be the quickest way to taste Rick Bayless’s Mexican food if the damn line weren’t so long. 449 N. Clark St.; 312-334-3688

CHILAM BALAM On a Lake View street that excels in diners and dives, a Mexican small-plates BYO has declared victory. 3023 N. Broadway; 773-296-6901

JAM Jerry Suqi, the owner, promised Jam would elevate breakfast. According to Ukie Villagers, he succeeded. 937 N. Damen Ave.; 773-489-0302

MERCADITO Upscale tacos and lots of them—straight from New York City to River North. 108 W. Kinzie St.; 312-329-9555

IL POGGIOLO Let’s just say that the site of Hinsdale’s first silent movie theatre is silent no more. 8 E. First St., Hinsdale; 630-734-9400

GEMINI BISTRO Small, medium, large, and extra-large American plates may be a small, medium, or large deal, depending on your opinion of Jason Paskewitz’s cooking. 2075 N. Lincoln Ave.; 773-525-2522

33 CLUB In Chicago’s never-ending restaurant game, this round, Jerry Kleiner did it in Old Town with an American menu. 1419 N. Wells St.; 312-664-1419

INOVASI Contemporary American food invades downtown Lake Bluff, and the locals develop a hipper-than-thou complex. 28 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff; 847-295-1000

NIGHTWOOD The folks behind Lula Cafe could have opened on Jupiter, and crowds would follow. Pilsen is not that far. 2119 S. Halsted St.; 312-526-3385

TERZO PIANO Tony Mantuano can’t so much as finger-paint, but he’s the star of the Modern Wing. The Art Institute, 159 E. Monroe St.; 312-443-8650

 

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Recipe File: Fly by Night

Recipe File: Fly by Night

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