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Entries in Chicago (15)

Sunday
22Nov2009

Sprout 4.0

DateSunday, November 22, 2009 at 8:30PM

This morning, as I sit on my couch, stomach still in a comfortable place from the night before, I think about how to explain last night's experience.  It's important to use the term experience over meal, because my time at Sprout proved to be so much more.  It was a night of surprise and discovery, but most importantly, reminded me how dinner can be more than a meal, but a shared experience.

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Sunday
01Nov2009

Making History

DateSunday, November 1, 2009 at 9:14PM

Today, for the first time ever, Chaise Lounge, on 1840 North avenue, hosted brunch.  I, had the first ever reservation, for said first ever brunch.  It was delicious.

Walked into the restaurant with little background.  No official menu posted online.  A few twitter hints and a gallery of select photos-- nothing else.  Chaise has a proven dinner menu, so I wasn't nervous.  Definitely wasn't nervous after hitting up the Bloody Mary cart-- which travels around the tables with tomato juice, the house blend, and extensive accoutrements, including chorizo stuffed green olives.  After being given a glass half filled with ice and choice of vodka, and raiding the cart, the morning was officially beginning, at 2pm.

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Monday
15Jun2009

The Best One

DateMonday, June 15, 2009 at 12:00PM

Updated on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 11:25PM by Registered CommenterStash

It’s been one short year since the removal of the foie gras ban in Chicago. To celebrate arguably the single most important anniversary in existence, many restaurants have created unique menus for foie gras week. For me, there’s only one right choice when deciding where to celebrate, David Burke’s Primehouse at the James Hotel.

Have to remember this trip isn’t about the steak, it’s about the foie. It’s about spending my Saturday night going through an 11 part foie flight of heaven. And maybe Kobe beef sashimi. And maybe a cold seafood tower.

I arrive 20 minutes before my reservation, overly eager. Pace around the block a few times to kill time and build my appetite further. Only make it a few times before I cave and enter the restaurant early anyway—still seated immediately.

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Friday
30Jan2009

No Reservations Chicago

DateFriday, January 30, 2009 at 4:08PM

Bourdain is finally making it to Chicago.  Check it out Monday at 9 central on Travel Channel.

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Friday
16Jan2009

Goodbyes at The Parthenon

DateFriday, January 16, 2009 at 12:00PM

Updated on Friday, January 16, 2009 at 12:01PM by Registered CommenterStash

What's around here to eat?  You don't know?  You live here, how can you not know?  Where am I turning?  You don't know that either?

Come on.  Chicago is a big place.  I don't know where everything is, even if it's by the second largest aquarium in the country.  My dinner is over, new years is over.  Time to be a tourist and find somewhere else to eat.

The food centric journey that began with hot dogs, Italian beef, followed by dinner at my place, then lunch at Billy Goat Tavern, and deep dish at Giordano's, is coming to an end.  We spent most the day shivering outside, waiting to get into the Shedd, and then the rest of it gazing within.  Due to remodeling there are no penguins or sea otters.  In need of a pick me up.

After much indecision, we finally agree to hop over to Greek Town and visit the Parthenon.  Didn't you know?  Chicago is home of the Parthenon.

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