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The Chicago Firehouse
Wrapping Up Restaurant Week

The last stop on Chicago Bites’ 2010 Restaurant Week tasting tour was The Chicago Firehouse, a steakhouse located in a charming building that used to be a real Firehouse. It was built in 1905, and much of the original structure has been preserved both inside and out, including the intricate tin ceiling, the tile walls, [...]

David Burke Restores My Faith in Red Meat

David Burke has restored my faith in red meat.  His menu at Primehouse, a restaurant located in the James Hotel, is simple but inventive, featuring steak that is quite literally a cut above the rest. You can taste it in each and every succulent bite.
In recent years, I’ve leaned toward the seafood side of the [...]

Capital Grille
Chicago Bites Podcast #7

Our friend Pattie raves about the Capital Grille’s grilled swordfish, and has been after Chicago Bites to come eat there every time we ask her for recommendations. Given such a strong endorsement, we decided to spend our St. Patrick’s Day at this high-end steakhouse. The Capital Grille is a national chain known for [...]