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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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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
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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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Our foodie group sauntered into Taxim last Wednesday to check out the scene. The visual is that of a European long hallway type of structure with many...
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Chef Paul Virant of Vie Restaurant in Western Springs will be competing on Iron Chef America Sunday, November 1 at 9:00 pm. The Chef, his...
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap is hosting their first-ever “Battle of the Bhut,” a wing eating contest featuring their signature XXX...
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Monday, October 26th, 2009
To quote the book inside cover “Sarah Levy has been making great-tasting treats her whole life – and since 2005 when she opened her first...
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009
Chicagoans who purchase tickets now through October 29 for any of the eight performances of South Pacific at the Rosemont Theatre will receive a...
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Top Chef is now casting for Season 7. The casting director, will be here to interview Chicago's culinary talent on Monday October 26th. Nick...
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My friend Dori served this a few weeks ago at an Octoberfest party and boy was it amazing. This is a recipe that is scaled large, so you may want to...
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Want to show off in front of your friends? Go take this pizza making class at Frasca, then have a party and show off your skills. Tuesday,...
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Last weekend I went with my family to celebrate my parents 51st wedding anniversary. It was a low key affair (vs the big blow out 50th party last...
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Favorite Dishes

  • Foie Gras at Restaurant Michael
  • Lasagna at Coco Pazzo Cafe
  • Chorizo Mac & Cheese at C-house
  • Petitie summer corn cappuccino at Restaurant Michael
  • Goat Cheese Ravoili at Lucy's Table in Portland
  • Portobello Mushroom Soup at Cafe Lucci
  • Tortelloni with Ricotta & Spinach at IL Poggiolo
  • Lobster Dumpling at David Burke's Primehouse
  • Vichyssoise at Sixteen
  • Grilled Abruzzi Plenta at Fornetto Mei
  • Grilled Artichokes @ Bandera
  • Veal Chop with Funghi Mushroom Sauce at Cafe Lucci