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Photos: Justice of the Pies in Avalon Park
Maya-Camille Broussard, chef and owner of Justice of the Pies, specializes in bold and thoughtful statements on traditional pies, quiches and tarts.
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Amore Mio restaurant ‘coming soon’ to Aurora, expected to have ‘own identity to attract people downtown’
The city provided money to the owners to help bring the Italian restaurant to the location.
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Eat. Watch. Do. — Boonie’s review, budget-friendly LA travel and pumpkin spice... Malört
The Tribune's art and dining coverage this week includes reviews for "Young Frankenstein" at Mercury Theater and news of 312 Comedy Festival.
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America’s Test Kitchen: Leftover Halloween candy paired with salty snacks, a unique and irresistible combination
If you’re like us, you tend to buy Halloween candy that you wouldn’t mind snacking on yourself and certainly wouldn’t mind having as leftovers. Here’s a fun recipe idea that uses a favorite Halloween treat: M&M clusters!
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Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and dread: Pumpkin Spice Malört is here
Through the end of October, Pumpkin Spice Malört is on the menu at CH Bar in the West Loop.
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For owner Tanya Urbon, opening Lady T’s Pizzeria and Pub in Aurora a special milestone: ‘I dreamed of having my own place like this’
The restaurant is in the former Mike & Denise’s site at 1760 N. Farnsworth Ave.
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Review: Deeply daring and funky, Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant is ready for the spotlight
After opening early this year, Joseph Fontelera's Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant has finally come into its own, showcasing some of the best Filipino food in the city.
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Metropolitan Brewing, one of Chicago’s oldest craft breweries, files for bankruptcy and may close this winter
Metropolitan Brewing, which has been embroiled in a yearslong rent dispute, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and said it will close by the end of winter without debt restructuring.
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Eat. Watch. Do. — ‘Frankenstein’ at Joffrey Ballet, 43 Halloween specials, plus ‘Fraiser’ review
The Tribune's dining and entertainment coverage this week includes new restaurant openings and a review for "Night Watch" at Raven Theatre.
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43 boo-zy bites and brunches to kick off Halloween in Chicago
Get ready to get spooky at restaurants and bars that are hosting Halloween events and specials across Chicago and the suburbs.
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Starbucks, Workers United union sue each other in standoff over pro-Palestinian social media post
Starbucks sued Workers United in federal court, saying a pro-Palestinian social media post from a union account early in the Israel-Hamas war angered hundreds of customers and damaged its reputation.
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America’s Test Kitchen: This new spin on mac and cheese will become your new favorite side dish
Ready for a new take on mac and cheese? We’ve done all the work, so all you have to do is follow this easy recipe.
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Just opened: ‘Like a kiss’ Muah Cotton Candy in Water Tower Place among openings and closings around Chicago
A tiny shop creating mighty and magical confectionery creatures is among new restaurant openings in Chicago and the suburbs.
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Cast your ballot now for Chicagoland’s best cookie in the Tribune’s 2023 Holiday Cookie Contest
It’s time to decide whose cookie will get the chance to compete for one of our three cash prizes.
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Family owned coffee shop Roaster’s opens in downtown Park Forest with fresh baked goods and handmade drinks
Savannah Johnson, Nia Johnson and Arriane Curry will open Roaster’s Savory Tasting, a Black-owned and woman-owned coffee shop in downtown Park Forest.
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Review: How much are you willing to pay for a taco? Spendy taco showdown underway in the West Loop
How much are you willing to pay for a taco? Three recently opened Mexican restaurants in the West Loop are, perhaps unintentionally, testing the public’s appetite.
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Eat. Watch. Do. — Ummo review, 13 Halloween thrills, plus first look at new Ramova
The Tribune's arts and dining coverage this week includes a roundup of movies at the Chicago International Film Festival, a review for “The Burial,” and Taco Sublime's upcoming restaurant.
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America’s Test Kitchen: Our very favorite words: Loads of flavor, fast
Because it has a high ratio of exterior surface area to interior area, skirt steak takes exceptionally well to marinating.
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Brunch diners approve of drinks at South Holland’s first restaurant with a liquor license
Blueberry Field Pancake House and Restaurant offers mimosas to diners as the first and only liquor license holder in South Holland.
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After a fire, Taco Sublime returns with some of Chicago’s best tacos and now a great burger
Khaled Simon and Haley Pham are now are serving great tacos and burgers at two bars. They hope to open their own restaurant soon.