Country Pâté @ Bistronomic

December 29, 2020February 7, 2011 by Chicago Magazine

There’s country pâté and there’s country pâté. And then there’s the country pâté @ Bistronomic—the one Martial Noguier learned from his mother. BISTRONOMIC: 840 N Wabash; 312-944-8400

Parmesan Gnocchi @ Bistronomic

December 29, 2020February 7, 2011 by Chicago Magazine

The Parmesan gnocchi @ Bistronomic should come with spoon. How else to scoop up every last drop smooth savory sauce? (Trust me: I mopped up with a baguette.) BISTRONOMIC: 840 N Wabash; 312-944-8400

Name That Bar: A Wrigleyville contest could be your ticket to Cubs spring training

December 29, 2020February 4, 2011 by Chicago Magazine

When you’re walking around a neighborhood in nearly two feet of snow, you tend to notice things that might not have registered from the comfort of your car. I saw something in Wrigleyville on Wednesday that stopped me in my (extremely deep) tracks…

Open Season

January 4, 2021February 4, 2011 by Chicago Magazine

An architect uses salvaged materials, Craigslist, day laborers, and his own ingenuity to build a crisply detailed, light-filled house

Super Bowl Dilemma: Taking Sides on Packers vs. Steelers vs. Bears

December 29, 2020February 4, 2011 by Chicago Magazine

Whom should a Chicagoan root for in the Super Bowl? It’s not as simple as you think.

The Civic Federation Helps Homeowners Evaluate Tax Bills

December 29, 2020February 4, 2011 by Chicago Magazine

A major change in Cook County’s taxable property classifications and assessments, along with the decline in home values in recent years, has many people wondering whether they should appeal their tax bills. The Civic Federation has a set of four documents that explain why and how to appeal in Cook County, all posted at http://civicfed.org/civic-federation/propertytax. … Read more

Year: 2011