A lackluster stretch of Lincoln Avenue in Lake View just picked up a little steam with Chizakaya, a hip Japanese small-plate-and-pub combo. A beautiful staff, a drink list of shochu-laced cocktails, and original, shareable plates as delicious as they are attractive make this casual spot an exciting newcomer. We sat at a communal table overlooking … Read more
ON A ROLL: The sandwich that can’t be stopped—five favorites from Joey’s Shrimp House, The Crossroads Bar & Grill, The Rocking Horse, Mac & Min’s, and The Big Easy
Sample the culinary talent of Josh Adams at June
Two spots to check out
A less-than-packed second night in business meant our photographer had his pick of angles—Should he shoot the 25,000 square feet of marble? The hand-laid mosaics? The Palace Girls dancers? Yes, yes, and yes!—at Palace Nightclub (1242 W. Randolph St.; 312-772-6104), when he arrived a little before midnight on Friday…
As reported in Feast, Grant Achatz has named Dave Beran chef at Next, his revolutionary restaurant coming to the West Loop, and Craig Schoettler to head up Aviary, a kitchen next door that could change the way the world thinks about cocktails. We caught up with both of these lucky 20-somethings to get the skinny on what could be the biggest steps of their careers…
The star chef on the Mexican food landscape in Chicago, up-and-coming culinary talents, the most versatile ingredient, and more
Yesterday at work, my eyes were aching. I was interviewing someone on the phone when I realized I couldn’t type because I was actually draped across my keyboard, doing my best to assume the napping position while still holding a coherent conversation…
It’s been a quarter-century since the 1985 Chicago Bears enjoyed what’s been called the greatest season in NFL team history. The Super Bowl Shufflers still spark the imaginations of sports fans everywhere, and this Sunday, you can meet some of the players—Steve McMichael, Shaun Gayle, Dennis McKinnon, and Otis Wilson—at the River North bar Bull & Bear, where they’ll be signing autographs starting at 7 p.m….
Pollack Extols Mastro’s in 170 Words
Mastro’s Steakhouse (520 N. Dearborn St.; 312-521-5100) is a glamour puss—all sparkle and glitz (thank goodness I wore black, although I was sans any bangles or beads). The piano bar feels like a Cole Porter party…
