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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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Glenlivet single malt Scotch dinner at The Gage

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

What pairs better with the holidays than a good, single malt Scotch? Sure, you can say gingerbread, figgy pudding, egg nog and sugarplums complement...
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Restaurants open Thanksgiving Day in and around Chicago (and take-out options!)

Monday, November 23rd, 2009 · 1 comment

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...
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Free food, dining deals and chef demos at the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 · 1 comment

This weekend is your chance to fully embrace the fact that the Holiday season is upon us. Chicago's Magnificent Mile Lights Festival promises...
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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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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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