Namasteak, USA
As many Indian restaurants worldwide consider serving beef taboo, chef Sujan Sarkar savored the rare opportunity to taste quality meat. Beef from Nebraska was considered a specialty at…
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A Dominican Legend Known for Her Fried Chicken Rises Once More
At around noon on a Friday, chef and owner Miriam Montes de Oca hurried out of her restaurant, Morena’s Kitchen, and headed to Rush Medical Center. Her 26-year-old…
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Molokhia Is Comfort to Palestinian Americans in a Time of Profound Grief
Manal Farhan lost her appetite. It was November of 2023, more than a month since the October 7 attack by Hamas in Israel, killing 1,139 civilians and members…
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Illinois Tried to Bait Restaurants With Carp But Customers Won’t Bite
On a balmy Saturday afternoon in March, a crowd gathers in the parking lot as Dirk Fucik, owner of Dirk’s Fish & Gourmet Shop, presides over his customary…
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Chicago’s Essential Outdoor Dining Spots
Playful cocktail spot Lilac Tiger has brought fun drinks and top-notch bar fare (think duck fried rice, tandoori honey fried chicken sandwiches, and “poutine” with Korean curry sauce,…
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38 Standout Dining Destinations in Chicago
The casual bites at Lilac Tiger are worth seeking out.| Lilac Tiger Did you get a glimpse of the eclipse? Blink and you missed it — much like…
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Chicago’s Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings, Spring 2024
If this sounds like a broken record, it is — restaurants all around America are facing unprecedented economic challenges. Still, there are plenty of new projects to look…
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Where to Eat Brunch in Chicago Right Now
Snack on grilled pineapple and cardamom doughnuts at Ramova Grill. | Clayton Hauck Enjoy a Bloody Mary or benedict at these 20 spots Brunch — not quite breakfast,…
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Two Taco Tasting Menus Meld Mexican With Japanese Omakase
There’s a place where laid-back streetside staples get a seat at the high table. A point where Mexican and Japanese culinary traditions meet, creating a journey for diners…
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Lincoln Park Discovers Its Soul
When Shonya Williams, better known as Chef Royce, received a call from her daughter Tot in winter of 2022, she thought her prayers had been answered. Williams had…
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How Etta’s National Restaurant Empire Fell to Pieces
Aya Pastry was a rare pandemic success story. While Chicagoans anxiously navigated the early days of COVID, the desire for comfort foods increased, and baker Aya Fukai —…
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The Hottest New Restaurants in Chicago, February 2024
Pork chop suey, duck fat-infused corn dogs and more are served at Ramova Grill.| Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago Chicago — we’re in a leap year, so the city gets…
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Throw a Delightful Dumpling Party With These Cake Mix-Style Kits
For culinary creator and blogger Samantha Mui, food has always been “the center of everything.” It’s one of the reasons the second-generation Cantonese American launched Thirsty Dumpling, an…
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