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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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Chicago Tomato Fest's BLT Bonanza

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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...
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Baconfest Chicago to feature VIP Pro Cookoff at The Publican

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...
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Chicago's got heart -- and tongue, feet, ears

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The offal revolution is here, but where did it come from? It's possible it started when the ban on foie gras was repealed last year. Perhaps it's a...
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First-ever Foie Gras Fest this week at Chicago restaurants

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As of June 16th, a year will have passed since the Chicago City Council repealed its ridiculous ban on foie gras. Chicago Chefs for Choice, a group...
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Fork and the Road takes Chicago cyclists on culinary tours of the city

There's no doubt about it: Chicago is a cycling city in the summer. We're a cycling city in general, really, with more than 13,500 people biking to...
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Friday Farmer's Market to debut at Uncommon Ground tomorrow

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Find it difficult to wake up early enough on Wednesday and Saturday mornings to make it to your local farmer's market? No worries, now you too can...
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Easter Egg Hunt kicks off Green City Market's 'Bacon and Eggs' month

I celebrate bacon and eggs just about every month, but hey, why not ramp up the festivities for April? This month, the Green City Market's theme is...
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2009 James Beard Awards: Chicago represents with 16 nominations

The nominees for the 2009 James Beard Awards were announced today, revealing a list that includes 16 of our own hometown creatives, including three...
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