Chicago

Festivals

Chipotle Is Getting Into The Craft Beer Game

Producing microbrews for the Cultivate Festival

May 14, 2013 4:31 pm

This afternoon we were given world that the Denver-based burrito-bowl bosses Chipotle is releasing their own microbrews, to flow in conjunction with their annual traveling Cultivate Music Festival — with stops this year in San Francisco (June 8), Denver (August 17) and Chicago (September 7). Details, this way...

Grilling Month

Grilling God: Rick Tramonto

Quick advice and new ideas from a master griller

May 3, 2013 1:01 pm

May is Grilling Month at Food Republic, where we are offering pro tips from chefs and other well-known grilling gods. Next up is Chicago-based chef Rick Tramonto.

Field Reports

Cochon 555 Chicago: A Porkapalooza Starring Face Chorizo And Ham Cotton Candy

Another year, another Prince of Pork for the Chi

Apr 30, 2013 1:01 pm

Photo: Galdones Photography

The Cochon 555 tour made its annual stop in Chicago on Sunday. Once again, the porky and boozy event took place at the lovely Four Seasons Hotel. As always, each chef used a different heritage breed of pig and prepared five different “bites.” Read on for an event recap and to find out who took home the honors.

FR Interview

Blackbird Slingin': David Posey Cooks So Fresh And So Clean

The Blackbird chef on the power of simplicity

Apr 17, 2013 9:01 am

David T. Posey is turning out some of the most simple yet refined plates in Chicago at the perennial favorite Blackbird. Here, the finalist for a Rising Star Chef of the Year James Beard Award talks about his kitchen evolution, cooking seasonally and more.

Chicago

The 18 Best New Restaurants In Chicago Are...

Many notable openings in the Windy City

Apr 9, 2013 5:01 pm

Photo: Sarah Freeman

We love Chicago here at Food Republic. We’re particularly excited about the May issue of Chicago magazine dropping its Best New Restaurants list. Included: A restaurant named after a fairy tale, some Macanese cuisine and a kosher barbecue joint (yes, you read that right). The full list, after the jump.

Drink Ford Tough

From Bar Bartender To Kitchen Bartender: The Journey Of Charles Joly

A new standard of cocktail at Chicago's The Aviary

Mar 27, 2013 4:01 pm

If Charles Joly were a chef, he would be a household name. He has won just about every cocktail competition in America. He has been nominated for a James Beard Award, and I have no doubt that he will bring one home in the not so distant future. After a long stint behind the stick at famous Chicago cocktail den The Drawing Room, Charles moved last year to take a position at heralded experimental cocktail bar The Aviary. The results have been revolutionary.

Interiors

Slideshow: Inside Chicago's Minimalist Gem Sumi Robata

A thoughtfully designed Japanese grill and bar

Mar 15, 2013 10:31 am

Last month, I went for drinks and a few bites at Sumi Robata, a then-brand-new in restaurant in Chicago that impressed me with its minimalism in everything from the design to the cooking to the presentation. Here's a look inside and an interview with chef/owner Gene Kato.

Drink Ford Tough

Meet The Bartender Who Created His Own Spirit

A profile of the innovative mind behind Hum

Mar 13, 2013 4:31 pm

Adam Seger has gone from bartending at some of the country's most storied hotels to experimenting tirelessly to create a new spirit. Read on to learn about Adam's journey, his Hum spirit and some cocktail recipes.

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Smashed Potato Bomb With Fried Eggs

Sharp cheddar, spicy Frank's makes awesome brunch

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Grilled Bacon With Steak Sauce Recipe

Proof that you can toss bacon on the grill!

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Frozen Chocolate Bananas Recipe

Bluth-style bananas, just in time for Arrested D!

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11 countries, one common and painful problem

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Vietnamese noodle soup, it’s what’s for breakfast

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Fun Guinness facts straight from the tap. Sláinte!

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