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Last Update: Thu Jun 18 22:31:28 2009 | | + Food Inc. – Opens this week. +
Food Inc. opens this week at Evanston Cinearts 6 and Landmark Century Centre Cinema. I have a tough time with the subject of corporate [...] use in thinking about it...? From Ebert's piece– "If this offends you, try to do something about it."
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| + Tweets Week in Review 6/6 - 6/12 +
Here are this week's highlights from Chicago Foodies on Twitter... Follow us on Twitter (@chicagofoodies)! Pick up French cooking tips [...] code (PRESENT). $25 gift certificates are now only $2! Remember to check restrictions before purchase.
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| + Top Chef Masters – Talent vs. Gimmick +
Regarding the movies, Gene Siskel asks himself (and Roger Ebert often quotes him) “Is this film more interesting than a documentary [...] Tracht and Elizabeth Falkner!!!) even though they're all restricted to food from a vending machine.
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| + The Many New Flavors of Pirate's Booty +
I first tried Pirate’s Booty years ago while on Weight Watchers. For three points per bag and natural ingredients of corn meal, [...] snack food isle. You can get Pirate’s Booty in Chicago at Whole Foods or online at Pirate's Booty.
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| + 2001 Rolly Gassmann Moenchreben de Rorschwihr Auxerrois +
I bought this bottle at Lush Wine and Spirits in Roscoe Village, a haven for unusual producers and varietals. Based on the number of [...] I appreciate the fact that it is a heavier wine, it could have used a bit more spunk for the price.
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| + Swanson Vineyards – Summer Winemaker's Dinner +
Here's another great example of a fun, educational and tasty evening. For $95 a person, it sounds expensive but when you realize you [...] Warm Peach Cobber Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream, White Truffle Honey Napa Valley Late Harvest Semillon2002
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| + Grill Envy... Fuego the Anti-Weber +
I'll admit when I hear Fuego I think Renault. It was the first 80s sports car that, as far as I knew then, used a turbo. It was cool [...] But these are at least neat looking. The Vikings, Webers, Aussies, etc. all kind of look the same.
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| + Ribfest Chicago - Friday the 12th-14th +
From their website: `Averaging 65,000 pounds of ribs and featuring 25 bands in 25 hours, more than 50,000 people are expected to [...] area greening efforts and local outreach programs such as the innovative School Grant Program.
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| + Organic Gardening How-To +
It's a pretty straightforward demo from Scott Meyer, editor of Organic Gardening magazine. Thanks to Urbanbelly via Twitter
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| + Burger King – "Global Warming is Baloney" +
What you'd think is a Photoshop gag actually is not. Across the states of Mississippi and Tennessee you'll be seeing this. (image from [...] emissions and Global Warming on their radar. But then again, I'll be paying closer attention now.
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| + Tweets Week in Review 5/30 - 6/5 +
Here are this week's highlights from Chicago Foodies on Twitter... Follow us on Twitter (@chicagofoodies)! Wine Fest at the Chicago [...] Chicago) hosts Tuesdays on the Terrace for jazz & $19 prix-fixe dinner at 5:30pm http://is.gd/MtT7
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| + Oval – Structured Vodka +
I read about structured vodka online a few weeks ago. It sounded good... a reknowned homeopathic scientist, Valery Sorokin, has [...] non-vodka drinkers do miss that initial flat feel. Oval has more bite than the other two. Belvedere has the least. It's pertinent t |
| + Mint Ice Cubes +
This one is really easy... You have lots of mint but not sure what to do with it? Grab an ice cube tray, put a leaf in each section [...] If it turns it should still taste good but aesthetically... not so pretty. I feel like Martha Stewart.
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| + Blackberry Mojito Tart +
Recipe courtesy of Chef Matt Bishop at 1st & Fresh 1st & Fresh uses seasonal ingredients, often working with local farmers to [...] sugar. Broil tart until sugar melts and caramelizes, turning sheet for even browning, about 2 minutes. Transfer tart to rack. Cool |
| + El Bulli – $1250 Just for the Reservation? +
It's the #1 restaurant in the world and the likelihood of getting a table there is 1-in-3 annually. In better words it can take years [...] their reservation on Ebay and that someone sure enough is from California. No. There are no takers yet.
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| + A Sustainable Meat Source – 'Vampire' – Fried Blood +
BBC News has an article up about a dish that's getting popular, or repopularized, in Chad. It's called Vampire and is fried blood. [...] have daily access to meat." Imagine a sustainable meat product. That's what the headline should be.
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| + Hearty Boys Brunch in East Lakeview +
I've written before that east Lakeview seems to have a dearth of really good brunch places. The closest I have found, so far, is [...] my brunch spot for now, and I definitely plan on being back. Hearty Boys 3819 N. Broadway 773-244-9866
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| + Tweets Week in Review 5/23 - 5/29 +
Here are this week's highlights from Chicago Foodies on Twitter... Follow us on Twitter (@chicagofoodies)! Former Top Chef [...] reservations soon, menu available here: http://bit.ly/JhYZL * Follow us on Twitter (@chicagofoodies)!
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| + Lucid Absinthe – Busting the Ban on Absinthe +
This past week I was lucky to be introduced to absinthe by the men who are responsible for lifting the near century-old ban on the [...] complete with a special glass and spoon. Forget your pimp-cup, any truly addictive thing needs a spoon... even legal things, lik |
| + Pairing Food with Music: The Sound Opinons Dinner +
It's touted as "The Ultimate Gastronomic Pairing: Food and Music". A special five-course gourmet dinner inspired by music hand-picked [...] are. Seating is limited. Dinner will be held at an undisclosed atypical dining location. Sign up now!
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| + 1999 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Gravonia Blanco Crianza +
I have written before about Lopez de Heredia before, but for those who are unfamiliar with this I just want to provide a brief [...] hint of orange, reflecting in part its oxidization process. Lopez de Heredia continues its style of winemaking in light of mixed revi |
| + 2007 Jorge Ordonez Botani Moscatel Seco +
Muscat, called Moscatel in Spain, is an amazingly versatile white grape taking many different forms, from being light to viscous. From [...] complemented the roasted tomatoes, playing off the acidity and enhancing the melon flavors in the wine.
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| + Lincoln Park Whole Foods is Now Open +
To much buzz and ballyhooing, the new Lincoln Park Whole Foods is now open. At 75,000 square feet of space, it is the 3rd largest [...] pineapple-basil gelato was even better, with distinct bits of pineapple accompanied by the herbal whiff of basil at the finish of ea |
| + Publican: Part Beer Hall, Part Gastro Pub, Part Fill in the Blank +
What Paul Kahan touches seems to turn to gold, and it is largely because whatever he sets out to do he does very, very well. . His [...] the duck hearts were fantastic, and though something like heart may turn a lot of people off it is one of those things I would recomme |
| + NRA Show: Panel on Social Media Marketing +
In addition to traditional booths and exhibition displays, the National Restaurant Association show offers over 65 educational [...] connection with customers. Brad Wahl of Krystal (a burger chain in the southeast US) began by explaining that the best way t |
| + Wally & Agador's Gourmet Cafe & Take Away +
East Lakeview has plenty of places to grab a hot dog, a submarine sandwich, or a hamburger, but what it lacks is a truly good sandwich [...] the meantime I'll be happy to get the word out. Wally & Agadors 3310 N Halsted Street 773-325-9664
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| + NRA Show: Rick Bayless Demo +
When you are tired of wandering through the 2,000+ vendors at the National Restaurant Association show, the Culinary Pavilion offers [...] have grapes in one hand and raisins in the other, plums when they're fresh and prunes when they're dried. Except the prune industry is |
| + 2001 F. H. Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile +
Trimbach is a hard label to define in the world of wine. Some of their lower-priced wines have not been high on my list, though their [...] designed to make you remember the wine, Trimbach concentrates on making good wine instead of gimmicks.
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| + Inside the National Restaurant Association Show +
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has arrived for their 2009 trade show and convention, which means a flood of convention [...] Rational Self-Cooking Center. If the NRA show were the Olympics, the Rational Self-Cooking Center would win the gymnastics all-around |
| + 2009 Great Chefs Tasting Party +
In general, I hate attending charity events, what with being surrounded by tear-jerker video presentations and the constant pressure [...] Steak with horseradish sauce and creamed spinach Most Intelligent: Lockwood, Scallops 3 Ways: brown butter, lime, toasted almonds, go |
| + HB Home Bistro: Fantastic Value in East Lakeview +
HB Home Bistro is in the same location as the much lauded "Hearty Boys", and one of their cooks bought the place after they stepped [...] Bistro is beyond a nice little neighborhood hangout--it sets itself apart with its unique menu items and offers a cozy setting with |
| + 2007 Berco do Infante Reserva +
The Portugese make great wines, and if I drank wine every day it would be more realistic for me to sample more of them. Unfortunately [...] dates and prunes. It goes well with lamb and poultry. Best of all, it normally retails for under $10.
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| + Free Kentucky Grilled Chicken +
In a break from tradition, KFC recently rolled out grilled chicken, and they’ve now teamed up with Oprah to bring you a coupon for [...] is available until 9:59 pm CDT on May 6th, and it is valid through May 19th. http://www.unthinkfc.com
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| + Mia Francesca: Popular Transitional Italian +
I moved back to Lakeview recently, and one thing I remembered from before was the perpetually long line outside Mia Francesca. Somehow [...] the place is worth the wait. Though I can think of more memorable Italian food in the same price range, its crowd-pleasing entrees are |
| + Great Chef's Tasting Party – Thursday May 7th +
This Thursday is the 17th annual Great Chef's Tasting Party at the Sheraton on North Water St. Cocktails begin at 5pm with dinner [...] RECEPTION 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. SILENT AUCTION 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. DINNER 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
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| + Please Pass (on) the Tuna +
By now, most people have read or heard about Fast Food Nation, an indictment of the modern factory farm, where cheap meat is produced [...] eat it again. The good news is, there are plenty of alternative seafood choices which are both better for the environment and bett |
| + Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookies +
Carrot has always been my favorite kind of cake, so when I needed to bring some sort of dessert to work recently, my first thought was [...] between cookies to create sandwiches. These are particularly good served cold out of the refrigerator.
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| + Lao Shanghai +
Previously Reviewed May 18th 2008 For the last week or so, I've been seriously jonesing for some xiao long bao, or soup dumplings. [...] The salt and pepper tofu fried to a golden crisp at a neighboring table also looked appealing, but we decided this dish belonged mor |
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