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09/02/10
08:43 AM
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Simple Sandwich Truck to Hit Streets Sept. 7

The mobile food trend is about to gain even more traction with the addition of organic, hyper-local Simple Sandwich aiming to launch September 7. As the name suggests, the concept is straightforward sandwiches (such as roast beef, turkey, grilled chicken) paired with sophisticated accoutrements to add complexity (balsamic onion...

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09/01/10
03:07 PM
Dish

Duchamp Scores Chef Allen Sternweiler

The SwitchMichael Taus, the main man behind Duchamp (2118 N. Damen Ave.; 773-235-6435), is parting ways with his partners there, Nick Podesta and Jason Freiman ...

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08/30/10
02:58 PM
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Dish Flash: Boka Partners Tell Us Their Plans for the Old Tizi Melloul Space

Since Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz took over the Tizi space, everyone’s been wondering what the boys would do there. We had heard it would be a steak house, but now comes word that 531 North Wells Street will be a “chef-driven oyster bar...”

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In the Magazine

Review: Girl and the Goat

Review: Girl and the Goat

FROM GOAT TO HERO: Stephanie Izard, everywhere at once and nowhere at all for two years, finally makes good on her promise in the West Loop

Jeff Ruby
Greek Islands and Bob Chinn's: Big Crowds, Mediocre Food

Greek Islands and Bob Chinn's: Big Crowds, Mediocre Food

SECRETS OF THEIR SUCCESS: These two area restaurants pack in the crowds and remain amazingly lucrative, despite serving dishes that rarely rise above mediocre. What’s the lesson?

Jeff Ruby
Loving Hut Mini-review

Loving Hut Mini-review

LOVING HUT:

Joanne Trestrail

Girl & the Goat Mini-review

GIRL & THE GOAT:

Penny Pollack

Urban Burger Bar & Sono Wood-Fired Mini-review

URBAN BURGER BAR & SONO WOOD-FIRED:

Penny Pollack
 

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The Hot List

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

GIRL & THE GOAT In case you’ve been in a coma, the girl is Stephanie Izard, the goat is her culinary plaything, and this is the slam-dunk success of the summer. 809 W. Randolph St.; 312-492-6262

GILT BAR Darker than a Lynch film, louder than a chain saw, tighter than a 151 bus at rush hour: This is fun? Yes, it is. 230 W. Kinzie St.; 312-464-9544

PORK SHOPPE Trend trifecta in Avondale: communal tables, many beers, and barbecue. 2755 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-961-7654

CUMIN The Nepalese dishes draw curious diners, the Indian food pays the bills, and everyone’s happy. 1414 N. Milwaukee Ave.; 773-342-1414

BLACK DOG GELATO The scoop: Sometimes BDG closes early because it runs out of gelato. The strategy: Go early, especially when there’s lemon ginger. 859 N. Damen Ave.; 773-235-3116

CHILAPAN This Mexican BYO is so uncool, it’s the place to be. 2459 W. Armitage Ave.; 773-697-4597

ONE. SIX ONE The menu reads like the global mishmash of all time, but the patio is glorious, and The Bar 10 Doors—same owners—is right next door. 1251 W. Taylor St.; 312-226-1611

THE PORTAGE Jeff Brantley’s playful menu is irresistible. On the beatific back patio, with a glass of wine, it’s pure magic. 3938 N. Central Ave.; 773-853-0779

PRASINO Prasino is the name of a tiny village in southern Greece with a couple hundred people. In other words, the average Saturday night at this green-minded spot. 93 S. La Grange Ave., La Grange; 708-469-7058

RUXBIN KITCHEN This tiny storefront is a natural for Noble Square—a little quirky, a little shoestring, a lot indie. 851 N. Ashland Ave.; 312-624-8509

 

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Recipe File: Fly by Night

Recipe File: Fly by Night

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