Dining Tidbits – August 2006
Budget Beat, New, and Latino
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5 Questions – Kee Chan
Kee Chan, chef-owner of Mulan, Chinatown’s exciting (and expanding) new spot for innovative Asian cuisine
BYO Goes Upscale
In Chicago, “BYO” used to be synonymous with bare-bones ethnic storefronts. Now it’s a winning formula for a crop of ambitious chef-owners who offer an attractive combination of BYO and upscale fare. Here are six places where you can enjoy an inventive meal and your own bottle, all while paying little to no corkage.
The Le Français mess, the Moto offshoot, and yet another gastropub
The Truth Is Out There
By now, news of the trouble at Le Français (269 S. Milwaukee Rd., Wheeling; 847-541-7470) has appeared everywhere—but does the closing, due to a small electrical fire, really spell the end for the restaurant? The owner, Mike Moran, claims Le Français will reopen. When?
Recipe File – September 2006
Andrew Zimmerman’s Crispy Fried Chickpeas
Dining Tidbits – September 2006
Budget Beat, Italian, New, Bakery Café
Chefs on the Grill with Michael Nagrant – Andrew Zimmerman
Beginning with the September issue of Chicago magazine, each month food journalist Michael Nagrant will conduct an interview with either a well-known or emerging Chicago chef. This month, Nagrant chats with Andrew Zimmerman, the toque at the modern Spanish spot Del Toro (1520 N. Damen Ave.; 773-252-1500).
Dining Tidbits – October 2006
Budget Beat, Mecca, French, and Wine Country
Chefs on the Grill with Michael Nagrant – Rick Tramonto
Each month food journalist Michael Nagrant conducts an interview with either a well-known or emerging Chicago chef. This month, Nagrant chats with Rick Tramonto of Tru and several upcoming spots in the northwest suburbs.
Dining Tidbits – December 2006
Budget Beat, Adesso, New, and Comeback