Gilt Bar Review (Updated): Try the Meat
The chic lounge from Brendan Sodikoff had us at “26-ounce rib eye.”
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Join the Aviary's Beer Geeks for a Totally Obsessive Tasting on Tuesday
The ten beers in this collaborative series have aged for over a year in barrels that once held top-notch spirits.
Gemini Bistro Review (Updated): A Mighty Fine Neighborhood Spot
This is the kind of place you’re more likely to see in your mind’s eye—not around the corner from home.
Duran European Sandwiches Café Serves the Cutest Little Lunches
Three of these open-faced treats is enough for a totally adorable lunch.
Six Exciting Restaurants Open in Chicago This Week
New places open as of today include Kendal Duque’s latest venture, a Wicker Park taqueria, and a log cabin full of pizza. Plus, a list of Check, Please! finalists and a new chef for HotChocolate.
The High Noon Saloon Takes Tamales and Bourbon to Wicker Park
The replacement for People Tapas Lounge, under the same ownership, will have a Rick Bayless alumnus whipping up Tex-Mex in the kitchen.
Six Great Chicago Dining Deals This Week
Get your hands on a free burger, half-price wine, and a $35 demo on how to stuff and roast a leg of lamb.
Mayne Stage Held an Incredibly Civil St. Patrick’s Day Event
Listening to Celtic tunes performed by Switchback, the Rogers Park event was notable for a respectful crowd and a refreshing absence of excessive drinking.
Nightwood Review (Updated): Creative But Uneven
Jason Vincent’s menu is always fresh, but the food sometimes falls flat. Here’s what helps: A brilliant wine list.
Sprout Review (Updated): Dinner Here Is a Real Pleasure
Find stellar entrées, blissful desserts, and a romantic stone-walled front room at Dale Levitski’s contemporary Lincoln Park spot.