The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago
Travelle, Burke’s Bacon Bar, and Standard Market Grill join the list of the city’s most popular restaurants in October.
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James Beard Foundation’s Taste America
September 20, 2013–Chicago foodies took to Union Station for the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America “Journey Through the Great Lakes” benefit dinner to support the foundation as well as local charity partner Common Threads. Chefs included All-Star Richard Blais; Andrew Zimmerman of Sepia; Paul Virant of Vie; Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia; and Gale Gand of Tru, among others. Following dinner, “Night Bites” presented by Breadcrumb PRO, showcased the city’s rising star chefs, Crafthouse Cocktails, and music by Matt Roan.
The Openings and Closings in Chicago Dining This Week
Nouveau Tavern arrives on schedule, but Willow Springs loses a classic. The Four Seasons chef is off to a new project. And it’s National Cheese Month—celebrate!
Get a Ticket for 8 Courses at Octagon Mode
With the Ice Cubed truck shut down for the season, its owner is throwing dinner parties with an architectural angle.
A Night at Punch House, Pilsen's Hot New Basement Bar
The downstairs space at Thalia Hall, from the crew behind Longman & Eagle, is like a classic rec room with fantastic drinks.
Five Big Food Events in Chicago This Week
October brings National Taco Day, National Pizza Month, a visit from Brooklyn Brewery, and a fundraiser that sounds delicious.
La Petite Folie (Updated): This Is Hyde Park's Most Reliable French Restaurant
You’ll love the duck pâté and apple tarte Tatin at this simple yet upscale spot.
Dusek’s Board and Beer Pours the Suds in Pilsen's Thalia Hall
The beer-pairing restaurant from the Longman & Eagle team forms one part of multipronged venue on W. 18th St.
Tuna Tatami @ Juno
I hate clichés, but the tuna tatami @ Juno really does melt in your mouth. Juno: 2638 N. Lincoln Ave., 872-206-8662
Grilled Octopus @ Juno
I asked for a spoon with the grilled baby octopus at Juno. Didn’t want to risk missing a single drop of sauce. Juno: 2638 N. Lincoln Ave., 872-206-8662