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What to Eat at Henri, Spinning Off From the Gage Tomorrow
The Gage launches its spinoff restaurant tomorrow right next door — the spot, Henri, promises to be a very different place than its big brother. Named for architect Louis Henri Sullivan, the “father of modernism” who designed the Auditorium theater,...
Watch and Munch at the Chicago Food Film Festival
The first iteration of this festival pairs food-themed movies with topically appropriate snacks.
What to Drink at Doré Lounge, Opening Tomorrow in River North
Everything's gold at this post-recession speakeasy.
Behind the Soundbite: Alinea's Customer Concerns
Grant Achatz at Alinea understands how important it is to control the customer experience.
Girl and the Goat: Exemplar of Chicago Contemporary Cuisine
In his review of Girl and The Goat, Time Out Chicago critic David Tamarkin names Stephanie Izard's restaurant a prime example — even a major driver — of something he calls Chicago Contemporary Cuisine. Defining this hard-to-pin town trend, Tamarkin...
RIP CND: The Gyros Staple Closes After 37 Years
Much-beloved diner CND Gyros and Lounge is closing after 37 years.
Eggs and Pickles Recalled for Salmonella; Burglar Cooks Burger While Stealing
Plus: The Illinois State Fair's buttercow cam, and Moscow puts limits on its liquor stores, in our daily roundup of food news.
A New Way to Wear Your Love for Superdawg
Faux-vintage t-shirts honoring Manny's, Gino's, Michael's, Superdawg, and Ed Debevic's.
Trump Tower Hosts a Sky-High Farmers' Market
Sixteen chef Frank Brunacci brings his favorite farm vendors in on September 2.
Baconfest Chicago to Chicago Bacon Takedown: Welcome, Fellow Traveler
Is a Brooklyn-based bacon expo stepping on Baconfest's turf?
No Need to Kick Your Coffee Habit for Locavorism
Green City Market wants to help you get into the habit of eating local.
Go Crazy for Fried Bologna at Taste of Melrose Park
This tasting of home-cooked meals just might be the best food festival you attend this year.
Behind the Soundbite: Crunching at Carnivale
Mark Mendez likes his food to make a little of the right kind of noise.