http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:42:42 -0700 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:31:27 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Deck-the-halls-and-fill-those-stockings-with-A-la-Cards-and-Drink-Deck?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner What's better than the gift that keeps on giving? This Christmas, do your foodie friends and family right with A la Cards, handy decks of gift certificates to the best dining establishments in Chicago. For a mere $30, each deck contains 52 gif... Short notice Cheap eats Local organic In Good Taste Chicago Local Chefs Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:31:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Deck-the-halls-and-fill-those-stockings-with-A-la-Cards-and-Drink-Deck?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Join-us-next-Thursday-for-a-very-special-Ugly-Christmas-Sweater-Party?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner Ever since last Christmas when Aunt Claire gave you that oversized pink sweater with the bedazzled reindeer on it, you've been wondering how to get rid of it without hurting anyone's feelings. At the same time, you've been curious as t... event Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:35:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Join-us-next-Thursday-for-a-very-special-Ugly-Christmas-Sweater-Party?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Glenlivet-single-malt-Scotch-dinner-at-The-Gage?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner What pairs better with the holidays than a good, single malt Scotch? Sure, you can say gingerbread, figgy pudding, egg nog and sugarplums complement the season well, but I think we both know that Scotch does a better job of warming the belly and t... event haute cuisine Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:17:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Glenlivet-single-malt-Scotch-dinner-at-The-Gage?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Restaurants-open-Thanksgiving-Day-in-and-around-Chicago-and-takeout-options?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner Overwhelmed with the idea of cooking at home this Thanksgiving? Try these options for dining and carry-out options in Chicago and the suburbs (Call ahead for availability/reservations): DINE-IN (City of Chicago): Dine 733 W. Madiso... Short notice event Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Out Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:10:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Restaurants-open-Thanksgiving-Day-in-and-around-Chicago-and-takeout-options?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Free-food-and-dining-deals-at-Chicagos-Magnificent-Mile-Lights-Festival-this-weekend?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner This weekend is your chance to fully embrace the fact that the Holiday season is upon us. Chicago's Magnificent Mile Lights Festival promises plenty of lights and fireworks, yes, but also plenty of food, from freebies to meal deals to demonstr... Short notice outdoors event Cheap eats Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:49:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Free-food-and-dining-deals-at-Chicagos-Magnificent-Mile-Lights-Festival-this-weekend?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Just-announced-Kahans-Big-Star-to-open-Nov-9th-in-former-Pontiac-Cafe-location?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner   At long last, the newest venture in Paul Kahan's resto repertoire, Big Star, has an official opening date: November 9th.Located in the space formerly occupied by people-watching, patio-loving hipster fave Pontiac Cafe, the new bar/taqueria ai... Cheap eats new Chefs Chicago Local Chefs Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:46:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Just-announced-Kahans-Big-Star-to-open-Nov-9th-in-former-Pontiac-Cafe-location?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m10d18-3-Cheese-flights-at-BIN-36-only-two-weeks-left?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner In advance of its 10-year anniversary, BIN 36 has rolled out a whole new, all-American cheese menu. Obviously we're not talking about the bland, individually plastic-wrapped slices you find at the grocery store, these are 45 artisan cheeses fr... Short notice small plates event vegetarian Cheap eats new Local organic late night Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:36:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m10d18-3-Cheese-flights-at-BIN-36-only-two-weeks-left?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Recipe-Pork-belly-buns-with-homemade-hoisin?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner Check out the recipe slideshow by clicking on the image above Chicago has the unique advantage of being a world-class city that manages to maintain strong ties to the land around it, attracting both top-notch chefs and quality local producers. The r... recipe Chefs Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:19:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Recipe-Pork-belly-buns-with-homemade-hoisin?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m9d24-A-grapestomping-good-Oktoberfest-at-Lynfred-Winery-this-weekend?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner Click on the image above to check out a slideshow of past Oktoberfest fun!Given the mild summer we experienced here in Chicago, the first day of fall came and went without so much as a nod of acknowledgment from most of us. But for the winemakers at... Short notice outdoors event Suburbs Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:32:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m9d24-A-grapestomping-good-Oktoberfest-at-Lynfred-Winery-this-weekend?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Baconfest-Chicago-rescheduled-for-Spring-2010?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner The team over at Baconfest headquarters has been working incredibly hard to gather the necessary sponsors and funds to make Baconfest Chicago happen, but as the scope of the original vision has grown, so has the need for additional support. As &quo... event Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:29:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Baconfest-Chicago-rescheduled-for-Spring-2010?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Theres-more-than-food-in-Wicker-ParkBucktown-Chicago-Food-Planet-Food-Tour-part-2?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner Check out the full photo slideshow by clicking on the image above. Photos by Steven Johnson.  (Note: This is the final part of a multi-part series profiling Chicago Food Planet Food Tours. To start at the beginning, click here. Check out the ph... outdoors event In Good Taste Chicago food planet walking tour Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:46:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Theres-more-than-food-in-Wicker-ParkBucktown-Chicago-Food-Planet-Food-Tour-part-2?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Touring-the-Wicker-Park--Bucktown-area-with-Chicago-Food-Planet-Food-Tours?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner Click on the above image to check out the entire photo slideshow of the tour It's a beautiful day, somewhat cool, but that's come to be expected this summer. I find parking easily enough on Cortland and round the corner to find that most of the tour... outdoors event In Good Taste Chicago food planet walking tour Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:45:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Touring-the-Wicker-Park--Bucktown-area-with-Chicago-Food-Planet-Food-Tours?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Chicago-Food-Planet-Food-Tours-offer-a-taste-of-the-city-and-its-culture?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner Click on the above image to check out the entire photo slideshow of the tour Everyone has a go-to spot in the morning for picking up a cup of coffee, or a place they drop by after work because they love the ambiance, or a special restaurant where a ... Reviews outdoors event In Good Taste Chicago food planet walking tour Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:43:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Chicago-Food-Planet-Food-Tours-offer-a-taste-of-the-city-and-its-culture?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Dining-101-What-is-an-heirloom-tomato?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner Photo by clayirving (via Flickr) We're nearly at the height of tomato season. Co-workers and neighbors are starting to bring over loads of extra fruit to share and menus around the city are placing tomatoes front and center, whether in BLT form or a... outdoors event vegetarian Cheap eats Local organic Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:32:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Dining-101-What-is-an-heirloom-tomato?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Lake-Effect-Party-raises-a-little-ruckus-for-Good-Mourning?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner Interior of the historic Palmer House Losing a loved one is always difficult, but losing a family member when you're too young to quite grasp the entirety of the loss can be devastating. Rainbow Hospice's Good Mourning Program has been helping child... Short notice event In Good Taste Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:06:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Lake-Effect-Party-raises-a-little-ruckus-for-Good-Mourning?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Chicago-Tomato-Fests-BLT-Bonanza?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner Full disclosure: I designed the TomatoFest poster above With Tomato Fest underway and Baconfest rapidly approaching, you may be thinking you'll have to wait for Lettuce Fest to manifest itself before we can get these three together in sandwich form... event new Local organic In Good Taste Healthy eating Chefs Chicago Local Chefs Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:59:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Chicago-Tomato-Fests-BLT-Bonanza?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Dining-101-Whats-a-prixfixe-menu?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner Prix fixe menus in France / photo by Jeremy Burgin (via Flickr)  As we discussed last week, knowing what kind of menu to expect when you're headed out to a restaurant can make all the difference in the world. If you prefer deciding every detai... Cheap eats haute cuisine Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:36:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Dining-101-Whats-a-prixfixe-menu?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Dining-101-Whats-the-difference-between-prixfixe-and-a-la-carte-menus?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner Photo by Bacteriano/Richie Rich via Flickr You don't need a degree in French to dine well, but some commonly used terms might lead you to believe you do. Many of us know what to expect when the menu says "bisque" or "souffle," b... haute cuisine Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:29:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Dining-101-Whats-the-difference-between-prixfixe-and-a-la-carte-menus?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Baconfest-Chicago-to-feature-VIP-pro-cookoff-at-The-Publican?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner BFC's official logo Oh yeah, you read it right: B-A-C-O-N-F-E-S-T. Just when you were afraid our beloved pork product jumped the shark with the Bacon Explosion, three enterprising Chicagoans have conspired to take cured pork to the next level. A tho... event new In Good Taste Chicago Local Chefs Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:14:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Baconfest-Chicago-to-feature-VIP-pro-cookoff-at-The-Publican?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Vote-for-Chicagos-best-burger-and-get-a-coupon-for-free-food?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner Photo credit: Julia Freeman-Woolpert Really, it's just about as simple as that. You place your vote and get a coupon for free food at any of the competing restaurants. As part of a promotion by local sports radio station 670 The Score, eight Chicago... Short notice event Cheap eats Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:06:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Vote-for-Chicagos-best-burger-and-get-a-coupon-for-free-food?cid=exrss-Chicago-Dining-Examiner