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Tony Mantuano Goes All-In On Upscaling Of Sports Food

Tony Mantuano will preside over Cafe Spiaggia at the US Open in Queens for the next two weeks, then heads back to Chicago for an exciting new project.

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When Grant Achatz And Common Teamed To Fight Alzheimer's

During the recent James Beard weekend in Chicago, chef Grant Achatz and rapper Common teamed to launch the Alzheimer's Association new campaign.

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Kentucky Derby, Cinco De Mayo, Brooklyn Sake Beer Collab: This Week In Food Events

We have plenty of Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby Day options for you to pick from.

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Chicago's Elizabeth Hosts Wes Anderson-Themed Dinners

If you've ever fantasized about sitting down in a Wes Anderson-themed dinner environment, now's the time to book a table at Elizabeth in Chicago.

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Valentine's Day Cooking Class With Floyd Cardoz: This Week In Food Events

Chef Floyd Cardoz wants to prepare you for Valentine's Day dinner.

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Listen To Paul Kahan And Mark Ibold On The Talkhouse X Food Republic Podcast

Musician Mark Ibold (Sonic Youth, Pavement) and chef Paul Kahan chat about serving seafood with cheese, family, college days, first concerts and more.

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Fancy Fish: How To Make A Roasted Shellfish Tower

Chicago steakhouse Maple & Ash is a palace of protein, to be sure, and nothing's more regal than their roasted shellfish tower.

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Chef Grant Achatz And Alinea Group Open The Aviary In NYC

The famed Alinea group is opening another iteration of The Aviary in New York City. Chef Grant Achatz will serve dishes made popular in Chicago and more.

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Heinz Manipulates Chicagoans Into Putting Ketchup On Hot Dogs

Heinz violated innocent Chicagoans' culinary rights by tricking them into putting ketchup on their hot dogs. That's actually pretty funny.

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The Latest Baked-To-Beer Ingredient: Corn Muffins

Not only does baked-to-beer add wonderful depth of flavor, it's a great way to reduce food waste and teach all involved a new thing or two about brewing.

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How 2-Michelin-Starred Acadia Serves Its Burgers

Ryan McCaskey is an acclaimed chef whose tasting menus at Acadia have become a Chicago favorite. He also makes a burger that inspires intense feelings.

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Here Are The 2017 James Beard Award Winners

This year's James Beard Awards were handed out last night in Chicago. Here are the winners, from best new restaurant to regional favorites.

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Meet Jesse Tyler Ferguson, The Host Of This Year's James Beard Awards

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is this year's James Beard Awards host. Here he tells us about his lifestyle and food blog and how excited he is for May.

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This Video Of Dale Talde Riffing On Pizza Is A Pizza Day Miracle!

Dale Talde has strong opinions about pizza. In this National Pizza Day video, the chef talks about the best pizza city, and the crucial late-night slice.

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Jean Banchets Vs. James Beards: Why Chicago Embraces Its Own Awards Ceremony

This Sunday marked the 17th annual Jean Banchet Awards, the only Chicago-based awards presentation that honors the city's own food and drink talent. Between cocktail attire, flowing champagne and an edge-of-seat experience for audience nominees, it’s easy to liken this event to another awards ceremony for which Chicago has become known: the James Beard Awards,…

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Would You Drink A Fernet-Branca Beer?

Chicago "botanical brewery" Forbidden Root releases a Fernet-Branca beer next week. Ready to try this supremely bitter brew?

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Food Republic And Pacific Rim Host A Riesling And Pintxos Dinner In Chicago

Earlier this week, Food Republic teamed with Pacific Rim wines and Chicago restaurant Salero to showcase how well Riesling pairs with food — particularly Spanish flavors.Around 35 invited guests from the Chicago area — among them restaurant industry members, wine buyers, distributors, social-media influencers and bloggers — joined Pacific Rim winemaker Nicolas Quillé for dinner on…

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Here's How To Use Gose Beer In Cocktails

Despite the growing popularity of beer cocktails, the almost limitless combinations make it feel like we’ve only just begun to taste what’s possible.

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Chefs, Artists Join Cross-Country Cognac Push From Rémy Martin

Rémy Martin, the French cognac brand, is setting out to Chicago and Los Angeles on a cross-country pop-up tour combing food, drink and art.

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Chef Ryan McCaskey Churns Up Killer Savory Ice Cream

Ryan McCaskey, chef-owner of the two-Michelin-starred Chicago restaurant Acadia, is amping up his summer menu with savory ice cream. We're not talking about basil ice cream on your dessert, either. It's all about thoroughly conceptualizing, as well as sourcing the best ingredients, so your concoction has the best chance of...well, not being weird! For example,…

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Chicago's Best Late-Night Bites

Chicago doesn't have the reputation for sleeplessness that New York does, but don’t be too quick to throw shade. The Midwest hub is home to more than 70 late-night bars (for better or worse). And while there’s no shortage of reliable, ‘round-the-clock diners in these parts, there’s also no reason to limit your options to blintzes…

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Tasting Menus Are Gradually Demanding Less Of Your Life

Grant Achatz is many things: an imaginative chef, a cocktail visionary and now (unexpectedly) a time saver. His acclaimed Chicago dining destination, Alinea, named "Outstanding Restaurant" by the esteemed James Beard Foundation earlier this year, recently reopened after a five-month renovation. Complete with its newly classic look, the restaurant also comes with a fresh perspective on time management, according to a glowing four-star review in…

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Why Chef Grant Achatz Gave Cocktails A Shot

Acclaimed Chicago chef Grant Achatz is one of the featured keynote speakers at this year's Tales of the Cocktail, the world's premier cocktail festival, taking place July 19-24, 2016, in New Orleans. When Grant Achatz and his team huddled up a few years ago to open the Aviary, Chicago’s groundbreaking drinking destination, food was never far from…

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5 Trends We've Spotted In Chicago Restaurants This Summer

It may not be New York or Los Angeles, but between its premier restaurants, the annual National Restaurant Association trade show and the recent James Beard Foundation Awards, Chicago is proving to be a tough food-and-beverage contender to keep up with these days. And while out-of-town talent and ideas are always welcome in these parts —…

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Learn To Make Piedmont-Style Pasta At Chicago's Osteria Langhe

Osteria Langhe chef Cameron Grant has always had an appreciation for hyperlocal and fresh ingredients. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he grew up alongside a sprawling fruit and vegetable garden, which his mother relied on frequently for the family’s home-cooked meals. But it wasn’t until his stage at La Ciau Del Tornavento, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Barbaresco…

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3 Things To Know About Chicago's "Saved By The Bell" Pop-Up Diner

Today marks the opening of one of America's most highly anticipated new restaurants: Saved by the Max in Chicago. That's right — there is now a retro-themed pop-up inspired by the popular early-1990s TV series Saved by the Bell and its fictional teenage hangout, the Max. This real-life sit-down ode to the sitcom, created by Beauty Bar's…

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