Antique Taco: Home to Crispy Fish Tacos and Rosemary Infused Margaritas

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BY MARIS CALLAHAN When Antique Taco first opened its doors last May, I think a lot of us were thinking the same thing: why does Wicker Park need yet another taco joint? Once I had experienced their farmers' market-inspired tacos, I mentally … [Read more...]

Expect the Unexpected: Bacon Cured Sweetbreads at Trenchermen

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 BY ELIZABETH FITZGERALD What happens when a shored-up cruise liner takes residence in an old Turkish bath house in Wicker Park with two former Wiley Dufrense hands on board? As can be imagined, a slew of the quirky and unexpected. With Patrick … [Read more...]

Late-Night Dining and Pizza Fondue at La Madia in River North

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BY MARIS CALLAHAN Let's talk about fondue. I think fondue is overrated. I like the idea of essentially eating a bowl full of cheese for dinner, I really do. It's just that in reality, it's hard to find fondue that is worth the calories that are … [Read more...]

Get Your Tequila and Taco Fix at Cantina Laredo in River North

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BY WHITNEY HEWITT I wasn’t sure that Chicago really needed another Mexican restaurant, especially a chain from Texas, but it was hard to ignore the prominent stone building on the corner of State and Illinois.  Guacamole, tacos, and a few … [Read more...]

Dine Well and Do Good at Inspiration Kitchens

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BY SARAH AMUNDSEN When I need to choose a unique restaurant for a meal, Uptown isn’t always the first Chicago neighborhood that comes to mind. In fact, when I used to think of Uptown, the first thing that came to my mind was the Target on … [Read more...]