Gage (24 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-372-4243), and indeed he did..." /> Gage (24 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-372-4243), and indeed he did..." /> Gage (24 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-372-4243), and indeed he did..." />
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Denise Peñacerrada
Henri is an Instant Classic
By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer with Denise Peñacerrada & Kaitlin Petersen
Pollack’s First Impression of Henri in 121 Words Billy Lawless set out to create an intimate French parlor next door to his adrenalized Gage (24 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-372-4243), and indeed he did... Read more
Argentinean Street Food Coming to West Town
By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer with Denise Peñacerrada
So Is It Actually “Ocho”? A former auto-body shop in far west West Town will soon house 8 (2501 W. Chicago Ave.; no phone yet), the latest project from Hubie Greenwald (Motel). “[It’s] street food inspired by what you find in and around Buenos Aires,”... Read more
Best Popcorn in Chicago
By Denise Peñacerrada
POPPING OFF: Popcorn was designated by the Illinois General Assembly as the official snack food of Illinois in 2003—a well-deserved honor. Popularized more than a century ago by pushcart vendors, popcorn in Chicago predates deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, two mayors Daley, and even the Cubs curse. Read more
Duckfat Tavern & Grill mini-review
By Denise Peñacerrada
When Flamingo’s Fine Mexican Seafood in Mount Prospect closed last year, taking its famed fish tacos with it, we lost a surprisingly good restaurant. Read more
M Burger mini-review
By Denise Peñacerrada
Streeterville, rejoice—the Lettuce Entertain You team has carved a nook out of the Tru kitchen for M Burger, a walk-up counter offering delectably inexpensive burgers, fries, shakes, and nothing else. Read more