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Graziano’s Brick Oven Pizza in Niles plans to close permanently in a few days
Graziano's, a popular Niles restaurant for brick oven, wood-fired pizza and salads, pastas and entrees, is set to close Oct. 23, owners announced.
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First Look: Ramova Theatre, Brewery and Grill, with chili and cocktails by The Duck Inn
Live music will be the new heartbeat next door to the Midwestern-style chili at the revamped space in Bridgeport.
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Chef, TV personality Michael Chiarello dies at 61 after being treated for allergic reaction
Michael Chiarello, a chef known for his Italian-inspired Californian restaurants who won an Emmy Award for best host for “Easy Entertaining With Michael Chiarello” and appeared on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef Masters,” has died. He was 61.
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Don’t miss your chance to submit a recipe to the Tribune’s Holiday Cookie Contest
Chicago-based "Great American Baking Show" contestants will judge this year's Holiday Cookie Contest.
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Review: Ummo chef José Sosa explores inventive Italian, with octopus chicharrón, in River North
José Sosa, previously executive chef at Gibsons Italia, cooks perfect pasta, steak and octopus chicharrón inspired by Mexico.
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Photos: Muah Cotton Candy in Chicago's Water Tower Place
Muah Cotton Candy, located on the 7th floor of Water Tower Place, brings the latest spun sugar trend to Chicago with giant candy creations that have sweet teeth of all ages buzzing. Adults and children alike line up to choose their character at one of the kiosks for handmade cotton candy or vending machines that crank out a cotton candy sculpture on their own.
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Chicago becomes largest US city to independently abolish subminimum wage for tipped workers
The lower tipped wage for those in the service industry will be phased out in Chicago over the next five years.
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Eat. Watch. Do. — ‘The Exorcist’ review, fish tacos at Diego, plus bat-watching in Austin
This week's arts and dining coverage in the Tribune includes the work of Remedios Varo at the Art Institute and "Eurydice" at Writers Theatre.
Review: Ummo chef José Sosa explores inventive Italian
Chef and partner José Sosa opened his debut restaurant, Ummo, in August in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. Sosa describes his menu simply as contemporary Italian, but it’s more than that.
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America’s Test Kitchen: The key to a better burger is in the crust
Smashed burgers share the same thin, verging-on-well-done profile and all-American array of condiments as typical fast-food burgers, but their big selling point is an ultra-brown, crispy crust.
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As owners of Banana Split contemplate retirement, fans drop by iconic Aurora ice cream shop as season nears end
Four decades ago, Aurora residents Randy and Lisa Brown had the dream of working for themselves by selling ice cream and other dairy treats in Aurora, a mom-and-pop success story that this week may be coming to an end as the couple contemplate retirement.
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Review: Diego delivers on the promise of Sueños
After a successful pop-up at the Soho House, chef Stephen Sandoval finally has a restaurant where he and his team can run wild.
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Photos: The Hancock Building's famous Signature Room restaurant through the years
After three decades, the Signature Room at the 95th and the Signature Lounge at the 96th closed permanently on Sept. 28, 2023. The restaurant was first known as the 95th Restaurant with its bar, the Sybaris Lounge, when it opened in 1970.
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Signature Room restaurant and lounge close after decades in former Hancock Center
A message posted to the restaurant’s Facebook and Instagram accounts Thursday said the closure, effective immediately, is permanent.
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Eat. Watch. Do. — Last dish at Seven Treasures, haunted house roundup, plus ‘The Flying Dutchman’ review
The Tribune's dining and entertainment coverage this week features reviews of "Stop Making Sense" in theaters and "The Irrational" on NBC.
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America’s Test Kitchen: This is your sign to make a delicious pasta salad
Looking for a recipe that yields a better, more worthwhile pasta salad? We’ve got you covered.
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Column: Love, loss and noodles at Seven Treasures in Chinatown
The iconic 554 and wonton noodle soup live on at Wonton Gourmet in the suburb of Des Plaines.
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Sickened customers sue Avondale taqueria after salmonella outbreak
The Chicago Department of Public Health has identified 56 cases of salmonella associated with Carniceria Guanajuato’s Avondale location. Some former customers were hospitalized and are now suing the taqueria for damages.
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A community forms around bocce ball league growing in Blue Island
Bocce ball has become a staple on Tuesday nights at Rock Island Public House in Blue Island, where the fall league has attracted 16 four-person teams.
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Elgin’s Nightmare on Chicago Street deserves its own beer — say hello to Black & Gray’s Resurrection Ale
Just in time for Halloween and Elgin’s zombie-themed “Nightmare on Chicago Street" party, Black & Gray Brewing Co. in East Dundee is unveiling a new beer — Resurrection Ale.