Dominique Tougne on Chez Moi and the Bistro Biz

By Penny Pollack

For 15 years, the names Bistro 110 and Dominique Tougne were practically synonyms. But when the Gold Coast staple closed last August to make way for Bar Toma, Tougne was ready to break out. He’s still in the bistro biz, but this time it’s all about him: Chez Moi... Read more

Best Milk Shakes in Chicago: Favorites from Allium, Choppers, Edzo’s, and More

By Carly Boers

STRAW POLL: Beware the brain freeze: We lead you to the area’s best shakes Read more

What’s New, What’s Coming, and What’s Cheap in Chicago Dining

By Jeff Ruby, Penny Pollack, and Joanne Trestrail

Moderno in Highland Park, Piccolo Sogno Due, City Tavern, and Tandoor Char House Read more

Reviews: Nellcôte and Balena

By Jeff Ruby

ROCK AND ROLL: Nellcôte makes Randolph the official epicenter of glam; Balena breezes onto Halsted as the essence of casual cool Read more

The Connector: Jay Doherty, His Clients, and the City Club Speakers

By David Bernstein

Jay Doherty and the City Club of Chicago Under Fire

By David Bernstein

CLUB JAY: Has the powerful lobbyist Jay Doherty, the president of the City Club of Chicago, transformed that venerable organization into a means to enrich his clients—and himself? The Illinois attorney general is investigating. But the answer may not be so black and white Read more

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