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Laura Hansen is a Chicago native, foodie, cook, and passionate restaurant devotee. She runs the website Best of the Best Dining in Chicago, doing diligence daily to report about fine dining and great dishes that constantly evolve in Chicago and the suburbs. Contact her at lhansen99[at]comcast.net.


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Monday, November 30th, 2009
When chestnuts come to mind most people just think of them “roasting on an open fire.” Well, that’s just not enough for Chef Carol...
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
Thanksgiving Dinner Bring friends and family to Karma for a Thanksgiving feast, offered from noon until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 26. Enjoy a...
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
I’d attempted to get in to Sepia at least three times in the past year and a half – and could not secure a reservation unless I was...
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse in Rosemont solidifies its role as “the spot” for after work crowds in Rosemont with the launch of a...
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Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Dancing with the Stars is one of my indulgences. Next week is the finale and this season is a real nailbiter. Why not relax and have a martini while...
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Food & Wine magazine returns to Chicago for the eleventh year to host the annual Food & Wine Entertaining Showcase at the Museum of...
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Tony Barbanente, chef/owner of Via Veneto Ristorante, 6340 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, will celebrate the cuisine and culture of the Abruzzo region of...
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The Mag Mile will be flooded with families for the 18th annual Lights Festival on November 21. Just steps from Michigan Avenue, Osteria Via Stato...
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Join Moonshine along with other local chefs for the first-ever chili cook-off and tailgate party on Sunday, November 22nd from 3pm to 7pm in the...
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Otto Roth opened the first Blackhawk restaurant 90 years ago. In 1984, they closed the downtown property and opened the location in Wheeling. Now, the...
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  • Chorizo Mac & Cheese at C-house
  • Petitie summer corn cappuccino at Restaurant Michael
  • Goat Cheese Ravoili at Lucy's Table in Portland
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  • Lobster Dumpling at David Burke's Primehouse
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  • Grilled Artichokes @ Bandera
  • Veal Chop with Funghi Mushroom Sauce at Cafe Lucci