Xoco, the new fast-food concept by Rick Bayless, has been open for a few weeks, and we couldn’t wait to try it. Fortunately, the arrival of Boston’s very own Food Monkey Mike Prerau provided us with a perfect excuse to go. We met up with Mike and his friend Nick around 5pm. It was a [...]
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Blue 13
Chicago Bites Podcast #146
In this episode, guest host Stephen Hernan and I pay a visit to Blue 13, a trendy, contemporary American restaurant located in River North, an easy distance from the Loop. Did the lobster pizza, steak and eggs on acid and pan seared scallops hit the spot? What missed the mark? Listen in to hear all [...]
Ai Japanese Restaurant and Lounge
Chicago Bites Podcast #116
Ai Japanese Restaurant and Lounge has something for everyone with a variety of sushi and cooked dishes on its menu. Diners also have an all-you-can eat option that’s extremely reasonable. But does the Maki measure up? Listen in and find out what got our chopsticks clicking! (14.3 M) Show Notes: 00:00 – 01:42 All-you-can-eat quality [...]
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 its aged [...]
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