Our Restaurant Week adventures continued with Blackbird, Paul Kahan’s gem in the West Loop. Blackbird is normally on the pricey side of fine dining so this seemed like a perfect opportunity to sample the $32 prixe fixe menu. Restaurant Week items were marked with a red dot on the regular menu, probably to lure diners [...]
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Movies and Cheese Plates — A Match Made in Heaven?
I went to the new ICON theater on New Year’s Eve, an upscale movie complex in the West Loop that offers assigned stadium seating and better munchies than the average theater concession stand. In a festive mood, my friend and I splurged and spent an extra five bucks for VIP tickets. What does a VIP [...]
Province
Chicago Bites #154
Chef Randy Zweiban serves up excellent food that’s not only inventive and delicious, but also environmentally friendly. Want a classy, affordable dining option in the West Loop? Try Province. (15.3 M) Show Notes: 00:00 – 02:09 Getting to know your neighbors 02:10 – 03:20 A word on water 03:21 – 06:02 Order food by size [...]
De Cero Taqueria – Another Look
A restaurant in Chicago with staying power has usually got game. And De Cero seems to be holding its own. Tammy and I first reviewed it roughly three years ago, and when we returned Friday night to celebrate Karen’s Birthday (Yea!) it was bustling, just like it was during our first visit. But did this [...]
Vivo
Chicago Bites Podcast #132
We headed over to west Randolph the other night for a little Italian food. Vivo sports a super-trendy atmosphere, but how’s the pasta? Is this restaurant all show? Listen in and find out. (10.4 M) Show Notes: 00:00 – 01:08 Podcast anniversary, dining guest and location 01:09 – 01:52 The vibe on the inside 01:53 [...]
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