You know that an event hosted for eleven years in a row, hosted by Bon Appetit, can be nothing short of extraordinary. Considered the city and nation’s premier culinary event, also known as my favorite weekend of the year, Chicago Gourmet was a haven of culinary delights this year. Keeping its promise, the event hosted the best of the best, all-star chefs, restaurants, sommeliers and mixologists all gathered in Millennium Park to show you what they got
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I’ve been avoiding a trip to the beautiful country of Peru all these years because I’ve been mainly worried about the high altitudes affecting me. Yet, with regrets on missing out on all the delicious Peruvian food the country would have to offer
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I had a wonderful menu tasting experience at Filini recently. Filini is a contemporary Italian restaurant and bar at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel downtown, headed by recently appointed Executive Chef Rick Starr who oversees their culinary program. The restaurant is multi-level, with the bar area on the first floor and a magnificent dining room on the second floor with a glass wine wall
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Last week’s tasting at Naoki was an all around discovery for me. Not just of a Lincoln Park hidden gem, but also an unveiling of the true genius of Lettuce Entertain You’s long time sushi chef, Naoki Nakashima
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So excited to report back on my recent visit to White Oak Tavern, a chef-driven eatery located in the heart of Lincoln Park. If you’re looking for comfort foods served up in creative, sustainable ways, then head over to this restaurant. Led by Executive Chef Tom Van Lente (of the Big Star fame) who is back at his culinary genius, which we got to experience first hand at the menu tasting last week
Read moreLet’s ‘Kathi’ To the Chase!
Monday found me at a preview tasting for Lincoln Park’s new joint, Hakka Bakka. Thanks to my close friend & fellow foodie, Sapna Dalal of The Vegetarian Tourist, I was able to attend this fabulous event.
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This week I’m featuring a great new find called Haywood Tavern. An invitation to do a menu tasting brought me in to this European inspired corner eatery, and I am so glad it did! Located in the upcoming Humboldt Park neighborhood, this corner bar definitely promises to break the stereotype of bar food, by offering high quality yet affordable fare.
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