Charlie Trotter’s Restaurant to Close in August; A Look Back at His Reviews
Trotter, in Reviews
Charlie Trotter announced to the Sun-Times this past week that he plans an August closing for his legendary restaurant, Charlie Trotter’s…
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25 Years of Charlie Trotter's Reviews in Chicago Magazine
From a first taste in 1987 to a final meal in 2011, here’s what the critics thought of Charlie Trotter’s throughout the years.
The Hot List: 10 places everyone’s talking about and dining at in January—in order of heat
Chicago’s most-buzzed-about restaurants this month
Weekend Photos: New Year’s Eve at Hard Rock Hotel
Still nursing a holiday hangover? On Saturday night, an ambitious crowd gathered at the Hard Rock Hotel for a live performance by the Gold Coast All Stars and sets by DJ Chris Kennedy and Timbuck2…
Playing Host on New Year’s Eve? Three Mixologists Share Festive Drink Recipes; Plus: Three Hot NYE Bashes
Some people treat New Year’s Eve as the party of parties, a no-brainer occasion for a blowout night on the town. (If that’s you, skip to the end of this post.) Other people, like me, prefer to bypass the cab wars and ring in the year with friends at a house party…
Where to Get Nonalcoholic Drinks in Chicago
MOCKTAIL CULTURE: The Shirley Temple has grown up: Four spots with virgin drinks for adults
Nightlife Photos: Santa Shuffle Pub Crawl
’Twas the Wednesday before Christmas, when all through six bars, everybody was drinking, and being rock stars…
Room 13: Speakeasy Slated to Open Mid-January in Lake View (We Think)
About a week ago, I received a cryptic email that said there “may or may not” be a new bar opening near the corner of Sheffield and Belmont in January. Huh? The message continued, “There definitely won’t be prohibition-era slot machines, décor, music, and cocktails…”
Lincoln Park Scores Big with Barrelhouse Flat
PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE: The neighborhood gets a winner with the bar’s craft cocktails and speakeasy vibe
The Fish Guy, Bill Dugan, Announces His Chef for Wellfleet
A Pretty Kettle of Fish
The always-effusive Bill Dugan, a.k.a. the Fish Guy, announced his chef for Wellfleet, the restaurant that will share space with his fish market beginning in January…