A Look at The Aviary
IN THE ROCKS: It’s a brave new cocktail world at the high-concept lounge
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Weekend Photos: 694 Wine & Spirits
On Saturday night, our photographer ventured over to 694 Wine & Spirits, the River West spot formerly known as Juicy Wine Company and a little piece of which our resident nightlife guru took home with her—in the form of bacon perfume—following a recent visit…
Fish Bar Coming to Lake View
Whole fried clams, lobster rolls, and gumbo, are on the menu at this new spot.
Austin BBQ in Wheaton Sticks to ‘Hard-Core Texas’ Way
Pit master Doug Pierce emulates smoking techniques from the Lone Star State
Time is Money at Homaro Cantu’s Ing
HOUR TOWN: The chef describes his new lab of gastronomic imaginings
A Night Out at Maude’s Liquor Bar
PARIS MATCH: How I became a date crasher at the West Loop’s French spot
Dining Reviews: Crofton on Wells and Takashi
STAYING POWER: Long after their moments in the sun, two terrific restaurants survive in very different ways
Gemini Bistro Owners to Open Rustic House in Lincoln Park
Welcome to the Rustic Belt
The chef Jason Paskewitz and his business partner, Ryan O’Donnell, already the owners of Gemini Bistroare opening another venture in Lincoln Park in the late spring or early summer…
A Wild Goose Chase with Pals Old and New in North Center
Last night I resolved not to let a drop of alcohol pass my lips. The previous night’s cocktail tasting at Bridge Bar was more imbibing than I’d usually do before midweek, so I sautéed up a piece of mango salmon and settled in with the remote, happy to catch up on my Glee stockpile…
Beef in a Glass: Bridge Bar Narrows the Food/Beverage Gap
I ate beef jerky for the first time in my life last night. I drank beef jerky for the first time, too. The Creative Director and I were at Bridge Bar (315 N. Lasalle St.), the so-called “cocktail kitchen” above Fulton’s on the River, which celebrated its opening night Monday with a tasting of nine craft cocktails and a few plates from its quirky food menu…