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An Eater’s Guide to Chicago

Unofficial and highly opinionated information about the City of Broad Shoulders

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman

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Where to Warm Up in Chicago Inside a Restaurant or Bar With a Fireplace

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman
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Chicago’s Essential Bars and Taverns

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman

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Where to Find Hot Cocktails in Chicago

By Naomi Waxman and Eater Staff

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Where to Celebrate Special Occasions in Chicago

By Samantha Nelson and Eater Staff
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Killer Frozen Cocktails to Beat the Chicago Summer Heat

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam

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All of Chicago’s Past James Beard Award Winners

By Naomi Waxman and Eater Staff

A Tiny Rogers Park Marshmallow Cafe Plans Move to Larger Lincoln Park Location

By aimee.levitt and Naomi Waxman

An Eater’s Guide to Chicago

Unofficial, highly opinionated information about the Windy City

By Ashok Selvam

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Chicago’s Best Fall Cocktails

By aimee.levitt

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Where to Eat on Father’s Day in Chicago

By Jeffy Mai

26 Election Day Food and Drink Specials in Chicago

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam

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Where to Order To-Go Cocktails in Chicago

By Naomi Waxman

Lauded Boka Chef Lee Wolen to Open a Rotisserie Chicken Spot

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam

Industry Veteran Johnny Anderes Takes Over Beard Award-Winning Cherry Circle Room

By Daniel Gerzina, Ashok Selvam, and 1 more

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20 Fantastic Fall Cocktails to Try in Chicago Now

By Kat Odell

How Big Star Became a Chicago Icon During 10 Years in Wicker Park

By Kat Odell
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Every Important Chicago Cocktail Bar Mapped

By Daniel Gerzina and Ashok Selvam

All the Public Events Around the James Beard Awards That Chicago Needs to Know About

By Naomi Waxman

Domestic Violence Fundraiser Roster Rises to More Than 60 Restaurants

By Ashok Selvam

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Where to Find St. Patrick’s Day-Themed Milkshakes and Drinks in Chicago

By Ashok Selvam

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Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Chicago

By Jeffy Mai

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Where to Drink Tempting Fall Cocktails in Chicago Right Now

By Kat Odell
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All The Public James Beard Award Events That Chicago Needs to Know About

By Kat Odell

Here’s What the Riot Feast Pop-Up Will Look Like In Wicker Park

By Daniel Gerzina

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8 Off-Menu Secret Cocktails to Try in Chicago

By Sam Greszes

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The Comprehensive Guide to New Year's Eve 2016 in Chicago, Mapped

By Jeffy Mai

Bernard’s Bar Closing in the Waldorf, Sepia Taps a New Bar Manager, More Intel

By Daniel Gerzina

Ex-Cantina 1910 Chef Eyes Lease, Cook County Seeks Music Venues' Taxes, More Intel

By Ashok Selvam

Pitchfork's Food Lineup, Saint Lou's Assembly Changes, More Intel

By Daniel Gerzina

Analogue Promotes Sous Chef & Vows To Maintain Cajun Vibe Despite Departures

By Ashok Selvam

James Beard Award Nominees Reveal Their Chicago Dining Plans

By Sarah Freeman