First Look at Boarding House Dishes

The Boarding House's lobster poutine. (Photo: The Boarding House)

On the same day Alpana Singh announced former Bistronomic chef Christian Gosselin as executive chef at The Boarding House, she released photos of two of his dishes.

According to Eater Chicago, the menu will "feature smaller plates ($6 to $12), medium plates ($12 to $18) and entrees ($22 to $30) with dishes like lobster poutine with a sauce Armoricaine; and shredded duck confit hash with red-wine-poached eggs, sauce Béarnaise and diced potatoes."

See another photo below of Gosselin's version of Deviled eggs:

Trenchermen Set To Open In May

Trenchermen chefs Patrick Sheerin (left) and Michael Sheerin. (Photo: via Grubstreet Chicago)

Here's a sign that the Sheerin Brothers are finally set to open their long-awaited Trenchermen in Bucktown.

312DD received over the weekend this invite for an "exclusive preview for friends and neighbors" at the restaurant.

It's gonna cost you though. VIP tix are $95 and general admission is $75. You'll at least get a menu tasting, cocktails and music by top Chicago deejay Madrid. It all goes down 6-9pm May 17.

Lupe Fiasco: Rap Star and Food Blogger?!

Yet another hip-hop star is getting into the dining game, but Chicago native Lupe Fiasco is penning his fondness for food instead of jumping into the restaurant biz.

On his current Australian tour, Fiasco's teaming up with the Food Republic for Lupe Fiasco Does Food Down Under Blog. It's actually pretty well written and in his latest entry, he gushes about Sydney's seafood:

Rachael Lowe Is Out At Trump

Photo of Rachael Lowe via Starchefs.com.

Late last week, 312DD was alerted to the unfortunate news that Trump Chicago parted ways with its rising-star sommelier Rachael Lowe.

After contacting Trump, here's what they had to say:

Kim Kardashian Causes Stir At Gibsons

Seriously, if you don't want people to bother you, don't hit up one of Chicago's most popular freaking restaurants.

Kim Kardashian, in town with sister Khloe for an appearance at Woodfield Mall, had dinner at Gibsons Thursday with Scottie and Larsa Pippen.

According to my Ultimate Insider, the crowd was thick when the trio showed up around 11pm and they were excited to see the celebrities—particularly Kardashian.

Notes From . . .

(Photos: Onasis Odelmo for Storefront Company)

... The Exhibition A Series launch party hosted by fashion designer Cynthia Rowley at Storefront Company.

• Founded by the Barrington-born Rowley and her husband, Bill Powers, Exhibition A is a members-only website that sells exclusive editions of artwork by top contemporary artists. They work with artists whose work is exhibited at well-respected galleries and sought after by serious collectors to create editions of their work at affordable prices.

• Chicago artist Gary Weidner was chosen by Exhibition A to feature a limited run of his "Flowers" series, which includes the 30-foot mural at Storefront.

Bobby Flay Hits Up Girl & The Goat

Photo via Esquire.com.

Stephanie Izard's Girl & The Goat got a major player in the culinary world Wednesday with a visit from celebrity chef Bobby Flay. He tweeted, of course, about his awesome experience:

"Had an amazing dinner last night at Girl and the Goat in ChiTown. Gorgeous place, amazing food. Pork shank was off the chain."

It really is that good!

Where To Celebrate 'Earth Day'

Magnolia Bakery's special "Earth Day" cupcakes. (Photo: Magnolia Bakery)

We can help preserve our great planet by doing the smallest things, from using eco-friendly lights and grocery bags to riding bikes and observing Meatless Monday.

But April 22 is Earth Day, and a few spots around town plan to do it up big: