Vote for Best New Sushi in the 2013 Eat Out Awards | Slide show
The nominees for Best New Sushi in the 2013 Eat Out Awards are: Arami Go!Hamachi Sushi BarKai ZanMasakiSushi Dokkuread more
View ArticleCH Distillery launching in the West Loop this spring
Despite the proliferation of craft spirits, Chicago-proper still has only two functioning distilleries: Koval and Letherbee. Looks like baby will make three this spring, with the launch of CH...
View ArticleVote for Best New Coffee Shop in the 2013 Eat Out Awards | Slide show
The competition for Best New Coffee Shop is mighty! The five nominees are: Big Shoulders CoffeeBow Truss Coffee RoastersElaine's Coffee CallGaslight Coffee Roastersread more
View ArticleVote for Breakout Chef of the Year in the 2013 Eat Out Awards | Slide show
This is my personal favorite category, since it honors new talents that have made names for themselves all around the city, everywhere from a wine bar (Zoe Schor) to a communal-dining tasting menu....
View ArticleVote for Best New Brunch in the 2013 Eat Out Awards | Slide show
Brunch! Is there a more polarizing meal? The nominees for Best New Brunch in the 2013 Eat Out Awards are: Au ChevalRead TOC's brunch reviewCarriage HouseRead TOC's brunch reviewread more
View ArticleVote for Best New BYOB in the 2013 Eat Out Awards | Slide show
The five nominees for Best New BYOB are: ATKRead more about ATK.Bistro DreRead TOC's review.BriciolaRead TOC's review.read more
View ArticleVote for Best New Cocktail Program in the 2013 Eat Out Awards | Slide show
The nominees for Best New Cocktail Program are: Justin Anderson at La Sirena ClandestinaCharles Joly at the Aviary & the OfficePaul McGee at RPM& Bub CityTona Palomino at Trenchermenread more
View ArticleMichelle and Vinny Garcia return with Lucha Dulce, a Mexican-inspired bakery
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Michelle and Vinny Garcia of Bleeding Heart Bakery fame are preparing their pastry comeback, and this time it’s personal. Lucha Dulce, which translates to “sweet...
View ArticleVote for Neighborhood Joint of the Year in the 2013 Eat Out Awards | Slide show
The nominees for Neighborhood Joint of the Year in the 2013 Eat Out Awards are: Bar PastoralRead TOC's reviewCarriage HouseRead TOC's reviewread more
View ArticleBridgeport Pasty opening brick-and-mortar bakery
From Chinese restaurants (Home Style Taste) to coffee shops (Jackalope) to sit-down spots (Oliver's Cafe), Bridgeport has been gaining traction recently as a dining destination.read more
View ArticleVote for Best New Sushi in the 2013 Eat Out Awards | Slide show
The nominees for Best New Sushi in the 2013 Eat Out Awards are: Arami Go!Hamachi Sushi BarKai ZanMasakiSushi Dokkuread more
View ArticleCH Distillery launching in the West Loop this spring
Despite the proliferation of craft spirits, Chicago-proper still has only two functioning distilleries: Koval and Letherbee. Looks like baby will make three this spring, with the launch of CH...
View ArticleVote for Best New Pastry Chef in the 2013 Eat Out Awards | Slide show
The nominees for Best New Pastry Chef in the 2013 Eat Out Awards are: Erin Mooney of Maison& Eggy'sRead more about Mooney, one of TOC's 20 Chefs To Watch.read more
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Richard Blais answers...10 Questions for a Visiting Chef :/
Caption: Richard Blais—Top Chef All-Stars winner; chef-owner of Atlanta's HD1, Flip Burger Boutique and the Spence; avid runner and emoticon user—is rolling into Chicago tomorrow to tout his new...
View ArticleWinning video claims to reveal the origins of Malört liquor
Second City holds a monthly video shorts competition, and this month's winner gives a fantastical version of the origin story of Chicago's own Malört liquor. Second City holds a monthly contest for...
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On the table: Mott Street, the new restaurant from the Ruxbin team
Last summer, TOC and Ruxbin collaborated on a dinner for our DLS series.read more
View ArticleVote for Cheap Eatery of the Year in the 2013 Eat Out Awards | Slide show
The nominees for Cheap Eatery of the Year in the 2013 Eat Out Awards are: read more
View ArticleVote for Best Chicago Microbrewery in the 2013 Eat Out Awards | Slide show
The six nominees for Best Chicago Microbrewery in the 2013 Eat Out Awards are: 5 Rabbit CerveceriaHalf Acre Beer CompanyMetropolitan Brewingread more
View ArticleChicago-style hot dog, now in popcorn form
The Chicago-style hot dog is an icon that needs no improvement, but certain adaptations (such as Allium's) threaten to do just that.read more
View ArticleParson's Chicken & Fish announces chef
Details about Parson's Chicken & Fish, the new spot from Land and Sea Dept. (Longman & Eagle partners Cody Hudson, Robert McAdams and Peter Toalson, along with Mode Carpentry's Jon Martin),...
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