The New Chef at Cibo Matto
The Heart of the Matto
The head kitchen position at Cibo Matto…
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Like Springtime in Paris: Oh là là, Le Bar!
Last week, when it was a bizarre but welcome 52 degrees outside, The Creative Director and I went on a Parisian minibreak in Chicago’s Gold Coast. I had a coupon for a one-night stay at the Sofitel that was about to expire, so we folded a few things into the vintage leather valise that TCD’s mother had just given him for Christmas and took the Red Line downtown…
A Guide to Devon Avenue
DECODING DEVON: A look at the most beguiling commercial strip in the city, where every store has a story
Dining and Food on Devon Avenue
Where to find the most authentic and delicious Indian food
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 Public House
Public House doesn’t officially open for business until January 13th, but a flock of early birds got a sneak peek during the River North bar’s preview party on New Year’s Eve. Spotted: 25 brews on draft; in-table taps for both beer and liquor, plus a “wall tender” beer-dispensing system; and some 520 festive revelers toasting 2011. Browse our photos…
The Chaser Countdown: 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Chicago Bars
As a creative procrastination measure to avoid making her own New Year’s resolutions for 2011, The Chaser gets the job done for Chicago nightlife.
10: Hire more cicerones. “Cicerone” was a new word for me in 2010. Pronounced sis-uh-ROHN, these “beer sommeliers” are experts at helping drinkers find their next favorite brews…
Just Say No: How to Sidestep a New Year’s Eve Meltdown
Ah, the fiascos of New Year’s Eves past. Readers, allow The Chaser a gander down memory lane…
Now Open: Paradise Cantina
Sand, cerveza, and more air brushing than the cover of Cosmo: Welcome to Paradise Cantina (1212 N. State Pkwy.; 312-202-0994), a new Mexico-inspired bar in the vicinity of Rush and Division that, beach party overload aside, looks pretty darn good right now in comparison to the snowdrifts outside…
In the Spirits: The Chaser gets festive with high and low holiday drinking
It was the night before the night before—well, several nights before—Christmas, and my friend Jenny and I had decided to venture out for one last holiday cocktail before the family madness set in…