In our continuing quest for a Northside neighborhood spot that’s worth the money, we hit Fianco on Southport Avenue. Fianco has a lovely exposed-brick dining room with live jazz (on Thursday’s), that’s spacious to behold but a tight squeeze at the table. That would be workable if all their food was as [...]
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Wally & Agador’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop
A first look
Chef Michael Lachowicz opened Wally & Agador’s Gourmet Cafe this week in Lakeview. Though the storefront is evocative of a pet store, it’s actually a high-end sandwich shop with grab-and-go entrees from Lachowicz’s eponymous Winnetka restaurant as well as deli favorites. The puppies on the window are the owner’s dogs, Wally and Agador.
We [...]
Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop
Chicago Bites Podcast #126
Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop is closed!
Barack Obama is a Chicago foodie, so when Tammy and I heard that the president-elect likes the southern fare at Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop in Hyde Park we headed over there to check it out ourselves. My mouth has been watering ever since! I’m [...]
Rustik
Chicago Bites Podcast #123
Rustik is closed
The weather outside was frightful, so we ducked into Rustik to enjoy the cozy atmosphere and inspired comfort food. We were split about whether the food was good enough for the price point, but we both agreed on the homey, but antler-ridden atmosphere and service. Tune in to hear the details.
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A Mano
Chicago Bites Podcast #113
We ducked into A Mano one evening for a quick meal, and walked away with a new source for premium gelato. We’ll definitely be back for dessert, but what about the rest of the meal? Listen in to hear what we thought.
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Show Notes:
00:00 – 00:52 More than a bar…
00:53 – 03:30 [...]
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