Monday, November 10, 2014

I'm Outta Here!

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Hey, this isn't really goodbye. It's more like farewell from blogspot. It had gotten to a point where I found this space a bit c...
Monday, April 21, 2014

Brendan Sodikoff Drops 'Italian Bar' Concept From Cocello, Opens April 22 With 40 Percent Off

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Photos courtesy of Hogsalt Hospitality "It's feeling really good!" exclaims Brendan Sodikoff about his latest project, an ...
Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Nouveau Tavern Makes Racial Claims Against Chicago Police Dept.; Says They Were 'Shut Down' Because Owners Are Black

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Nouveau Tavern's intimate interior (Photo: Nouveau Tavern) The New Orleans-inspired Nouveau Tavern opened in River North only six mo...
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Thursday, April 3, 2014

'Bar Rescue' Star Jon Taffer Gets Shut Down By Three Dots and a Dash's Paul McGee

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Jon Taffer (left) and Paul McGee I get frequent pitches from the publicists behind Jon Taffer —the acerbic host of Spike TV 's "...
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Only One Chicago Chef Makes The Cut For Food & Wine's Annual 'Best New Chef' List

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Dave Beran photo via James Beard Foundation It's that time of year again, and Food & Wine announced Tuesday its annual list of ...

Frankie Knuckles Passes Away at 59

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The legendary deejay/music producer/house music innovator Frankie Knuckles has passed away in his Chicago home, according to a number of ...
Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Travelle Hosts Internationally Renowned Mixologist; Best Chicago Steakhouses For Cocktails

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London-based bartender Alex Kratena (Photo courtesy of Wagstaff Worldwide) He's best known for his beautiful drinks, and Chicago imbi...
Monday, March 24, 2014

Brendan Sodikoff Replaces Dillman's With 'Italian Steak Bar' Concept Named Cocello

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Expect more delicate cuts like Bavette's filet mignon when Cocello opens in April. (Photo: Bavette's Bar & Boeuf ) Whatever y...