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A University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism graduate and former restaurant industry professional, Emily is a Chicago native who loves her city for the food Mecca it has become. She admits she's happy foie gras is back on the menu, and also wouldn't hesitate to blow the last $3.67 in her pocket on duck fat fries from Hot Doug's. Follow her on Twitter: @ChicagoDining.

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Just announced: Kahan's Big Star to open Nov. 9th in former Pontiac Cafe location

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

At long last, the newest venture in Paul Kahan's resto repertoire, Big Star, has an official opening date: November...
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$3 Cheese flights at BIN 36, only two weeks left!

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,...
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Recipe slideshow: Pork belly buns with homemade hoisin

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...
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A grape-stomping good Oktoberfest at Lynfred Winery this weekend

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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....
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Baconfest Chicago rescheduled for Spring 2010

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The team over at Baconfest headquarters has been working incredibly hard to gather the necessary sponsors and funds to make Baconfest Chicago happen,...
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There's more than food in Wicker Park/Bucktown: Chicago Food Planet Food Tour part 2

(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...
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Touring Wicker Park / Bucktown with Chicago Food Planet Food Tours part 1

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...
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Chicago Food Planet Food Tours offer a taste of the city and its culture

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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...
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Dining 101: What is an heirloom tomato?

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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...
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Lake Effect Party at Palmer House to benefit children's bereavement program

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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....
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