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Posts tagged "chicago"

20 Questions - Rachael Lowe, Sommelier at Sixteen

20 Questions - Rachael Lowe, Sommelier at Sixteen
Rachael Lowe is the sommelier at the Trump Hotel and their restaurant Sixteen. She has a pedigree that many would love to have and the chef’s she’s worked for you know – Thomas Keller, Gordon Ramsey, Grey Kunz. I’ve eaten at Sixteen a few times and the pairings as well as service have always been... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
April 11, 2012 at 10:40 am
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20 Questions - Ina Pinkney, Ina's

20 Questions - Ina Pinkney, Ina's
Ina Pinkney is an institution in the Chicago Restaurant scene. You’ll find her at her eponymously named breakfast and lunch spot 5 days a week working the door and the crowd. She’s committed to doing things the right way which includes – NO cell phones, warm syrup and pouring your own coffee from the carafe... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
March 21, 2012 at 9:11 am
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Food Fun Friday

Food Fun Friday
Are you ready for some football? College or pro there is a buzz in the air now that the king of sports has begun its season. Also, seems like loads of new things are starting, must be that start of the school year mentality we all grew up with. New Pinkberry in Old Town, menu... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
September 9, 2011 at 7:48 am
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Food Fun Extravaganza

So many holidays so little time! I’ve added some Mother’s Day brunches to the end for the early adopters. Lots of cool fun and creative food events coming our way. I’ve also gotten a bit of info on some summer events and classes that will make it on the post after Mother’s Day! I don’t... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
April 21, 2011 at 11:57 am
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Mixology - Big Star Paloma

I’m a big fan of big star and it’s an unassuming place to get a cocktail. Being across from the Chicago mecca of cocktails, Violet Hour – also the same owners, the cocktails come with a base of tequila, whiskey or bourbon.  From the country music to the Spartan interior, this place is a classic... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
May 24, 2010 at 1:30 pm
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PHAT Burger - The Fireplace Inn

Located in Old Town and in the heart of the action The Fireplace Inn is a BBQ joint. My friend David Wallach, Pace of Chicago blogger extraordinaire, kept telling me, “Oh dude it’s the best burger in Chicago, THE BEST!” Well, Dave was in the city, shockingly going to Fireplace, and I joined him and... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
May 9, 2010 at 3:28 pm
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PHAT Burger - The Beetle

The Beetle, formerly The Black Beetle, went under new management not so long ago. At the advice of Zack who commented on my first burger post, I headed to the Beetle for lunch with an industry friend. At first glance, the bar doesn’t look all that different but I will say it seemed a LOT... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
May 2, 2010 at 4:17 pm
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Pesto Stuffed Lamb Saddle from Chef George Bumbaris

I love cooking shows and old cooking shows rock. I remember watching Great Chef’s on PBS as a kid. Yes, I was a bit of a dork. This video is from 1994 and at the time the Ritz Carlton in Chicago was a bastion of modern cuisine. When you see the dining room and the... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
April 28, 2010 at 4:47 pm
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PHAT Burger - Rockit Bar & Grill Wrigleyville

Rockit downtown is a place to be seen, but in Wrigley it has a more neighborhood feel. I checked this burger out after a Cubs game. Yes, I sprinted there so I could get a table outside and was lucky to miss the line. I’d had the signature Rockit Burger before and wanted to uh... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
April 19, 2010 at 4:56 pm
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PHAT Burger - DMK Burger Bar

I have to admit I kind of wanted to hate this place going in. I’m not exactly sure why but I just had this weird feeling the place would be pretentious and capitalizing on the burger trend. I was pleasantly surprised at the space and the menu. This is the antithesis of Kuma’s. It’s jazz... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
April 18, 2010 at 11:29 am
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