published by Metromix and in the Chicago Red Eye 10/26/09
Finding chefs with the right combination of talent and personality to compete on “Top Chef” can’t be an easy task. So with reps in town scouting talent for Season 7 of the Bravo show (open casting call 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday at Wells on Wells), we figured we’d lend a hand.
And who better to assist than our very own Chicago lineup of past “Top Chef” contestants and guest judges? We asked Stephanie Izard, Radhika Desai, Art Smith and others who they’d put on the show, given the chance, then challenged them to devise a hypothetical challenge to ensure their top picks would have what it takes to make Chicago proud.
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Oct 27, 2009
Oct 22, 2009
Coffeehouse bars
published by Metromix on 10/22/09 and in the Chicago Red Eye on 10/23/09
During the day, our No. 1 vice is coffee. After dark, we’d rather get our buzz from something a little more potent. And sometimes we like to mix it up with a martini at noon and a mocha at midnight. It’s the rare establishment that caters to our every need, but a handful of places seem to be catching on. These casual cafes provide just the right balance of beans and booze, sometimes even in the same glass.
Read the full article here.
During the day, our No. 1 vice is coffee. After dark, we’d rather get our buzz from something a little more potent. And sometimes we like to mix it up with a martini at noon and a mocha at midnight. It’s the rare establishment that caters to our every need, but a handful of places seem to be catching on. These casual cafes provide just the right balance of beans and booze, sometimes even in the same glass.
Read the full article here.
Oct 8, 2009
New Sushi
published on Metromix and the Chicago Red Eye 9/25/09
Sushi spots come and sushi spots go, but every now and then, Chicago really gets on a roll. With at least a half-dozen new sushi restaurants opening in the last few months alone, we're working toward a sushi tsunami. But what's right for date night and what deserves to make your delivery rotation? Here's a look at what to expect.
Read article here.
Sushi spots come and sushi spots go, but every now and then, Chicago really gets on a roll. With at least a half-dozen new sushi restaurants opening in the last few months alone, we're working toward a sushi tsunami. But what's right for date night and what deserves to make your delivery rotation? Here's a look at what to expect.
Read article here.
Aug 14, 2009
Nice Save
published on Metromix 8/14/09 and in the Chicago Red Eye on 8/17/09
If you and your friends are lamenting pay cuts or spending daytime hours surfing job ads, there’s no shame in saving a buck or three while eating and drinking to fill the void. These recently opened spots are right on board to offer you deals for every night of the week.
Read the article here.
If you and your friends are lamenting pay cuts or spending daytime hours surfing job ads, there’s no shame in saving a buck or three while eating and drinking to fill the void. These recently opened spots are right on board to offer you deals for every night of the week.
Read the article here.
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