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Culver’s opens first West Side location on grounds of new police and fire training facility
The Wisconsin-based chain has begun popping up in Chicago’s predominantly Black and Hispanic communities.
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City orders Calumet Fisheries to close due to rodents, but owner is working to fix violations and reopen
Calumet Fisheries was shut down Oct. 31 after health inspectors found evidence of about 400 mice and rat droppings.
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Thanksgiving 2023 pie guide: 22 Chicagoland bakeries and restaurants with delicious desserts for your holiday feast
These Chicagoland restaurants and bakeries are selling Thanksgiving pies that will provide the perfect end to your meal.
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Landmarks: Libby’s Blue Island plant, that shipped veggies to troops in both world wars, on endangered list
The century-old Libby's canning plant in Blue Island, where vegetables were sent worldwide, is on the Calumet Heritage Partnership Most Endangered list.
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Chicago’s Grand Lux Cafe closing after 21 years, last day on Christmas Eve
Grand Lux Cafe came from the creators of the Cheesecake Factory, who were looking to create a new upscale casual restaurant concept.
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Eat. Watch. Do. — Chicago’s newest Michelin stars, ‘POTUS’ at Steppenwolf review, plus Polish tacos
The Tribune's arts and entertainment coverage this week includes a column on Justice of the Pies and reviews for "Sly" and "The Killers" on Netflix.
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In Wisconsin, the old fashioned cocktail come with brandy. Lawmakers want to make it official.
A bipartisan resolution declaring the brandy old fashioned as the official Wisconsin state cocktail was up for approval Thursday in the state Assembly.
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Photos: Modern Middle Eastern cuisine at Sifr in River North
Middle Eastern restaurant Sifr, at 660 N. Orleans St. in Chicago.
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Five years after reaching an agreement, Ravinia Festival sues Ravinia Brewing over alleged trademark infringement
The lawsuit alleges Ravinia Brewing Company violated a since-rescinded 2018 agreement to limit the use of their shared hometown moniker.
Chicago’s Smyth earns its third Michelin star; Atelier and Indienne earn first
Chicago has 21 Michelin-starred restaurants that reflect nine cuisines, with Atelier and Indienne earning stars for the first time this year.
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America’s Test Kitchen: These tall, tangy cakes raise the bar for your holiday breakfast
These rich, full-flavored pancakes can step up your pancake game and create a truly memorable breakfast.
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Filled with sauerkraut and a potato pancake, the Polish tacos at Sawa’s Old Warsaw in Broadview are going viral
Sawa’s Old Warsaw, 50-year-old Polish institution in suburban Broadview, is gaining new fans for its monthly taco nights.
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Column: Chef Maya-Camille Broussard makes pies and peace at her new Justice of the Pies bakery in Chicago
The James Beard-nominated chef and owner of Justice of the Pies opens her debut bakery with sweets, savories and strength.
Photos: Chicago's 2023 Michelin star winners
The 2023 Michelin Guide Ceremony on Nov. 7, 2023, gave Smyth a third Michelin star, Daisies received a green star for sustainability, and newcomers to the list, Indienne and Atelier, each received a Michelin star. Atelier's chef Christian Hunter was one of the recipients of the Michelin Young Chef Award.
Chicago restaurants that maintained their one-star rating are Boka, EL Ideas, Elske, Esmé, Galit, Kasama, Mako, Next, Omakase Yume, Porto, Schwa, Sepia, Temporis and Topolobampo. Chicago restaurants with two stars still are Ever, Moody Tongue and Oriole.
Josh Perlman of Giant earned one of Michelin’s Outstanding Service awards this year, while Monica Casillas-Rios of Elske won for exceptional cocktails and Alex Ring of Sepia won the Sommelier Award.
Chicago restaurants that maintained their one-star rating are Boka, EL Ideas, Elske, Esmé, Galit, Kasama, Mako, Next, Omakase Yume, Porto, Schwa, Sepia, Temporis and Topolobampo. Chicago restaurants with two stars still are Ever, Moody Tongue and Oriole.
Josh Perlman of Giant earned one of Michelin’s Outstanding Service awards this year, while Monica Casillas-Rios of Elske won for exceptional cocktails and Alex Ring of Sepia won the Sommelier Award.
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Peoria botulism outbreak, 40 years later: ‘It grabs hold of you and stays’
One died, dozens of others were sickened from onions served at a popular restaurant. At the time it was the country’s third-largest botulism outbreak of the 20th century.
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Eat. Watch. Do. — Bites at Bally’s Chicago, ‘The Gilded Age’ review, plus Ringling Bros. tour
The Tribune's dining and entertainment coverage this week includes a review for "Five Nights at Freddy's" and an analysis of Chicago's burrito scene.
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America’s Test Kitchen: Scallions go from sidekick to star in these savory-sweet noodles
Scallion oil noodles, a popular Shanghainese dish, are springy wheat noodles dressed with scallion-infused oil, savory soy sauce, and sugar for balance.
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We looked up 100 Chicago burritos to find the most popular fillings. This contentious green vegetable showed up the most.
Beans, lettuce, cheese and tomato are the most common burrito fillings in Chicago, and we have the data to back it up.
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Photos: Boonie's Filipino Restaurant is ready for the spotlight
Boonie's Filipino Restaurant, in Chicago's North Center neighborhood, is the fascinating Filipino project from Joseph Fontelera.
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Mini reviews: All the Bally’s Casino Chicago restaurants and bars ranked, with insider tips to beat the house
Chef Paul Kahan and One Off Hospitality Group, with Nine Bar from Chinatown, created the menus at Medinah Bistro and Kitchen 888.