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Food and Drink
» Mark Klemen
The owner of Funky Buddha set out to open the only organic and sustainably built club in the country.
» Jose Garces
The Mercat a la Planxa chef started his burgeoning restaurant empire in Philly, but his heart lies in Chicago.
» Graham Elliot Bowles
Our talk with the former Avenues chef, who's opening his own restaurant this spring, had very little (or everything) to do with food.
» Mike Feirstein
Cal's Liquors is willing to change along with the neighborhood, but don't expect any of that Irish-pub BS.
» Ben Sheagren
Everyone lauds Hopleaf for its beer selection, but what about the man in the kitchen?
» Bridget Houlihan and Tammy Green
The Chicago Bites girls churn out scrumptious podcasts about their dining adventures.
» Gary Wiviott
The founder of Chicago culinary chat site LTHForum shares his favorite haunts for feasting and drinking.
» Benjamin Newby
The Underground's British bartender brings innovative cocktails and cutting-edge DJs to Underground.
» Matt Erpenbach
We talk to the man behind Kuma's intimidating patties like the Neurosis and Pig Destroyer.
» Kendal Duque
Sepia's chef infuses his fare with passion and flair.
» Jeremy Lycan
The chef of Geneva restaurant Niche carries on his mentor's legacy while crafting a menu of his own.
» John Hogan
Tavern at the Park's chef keeps a cool head in the kitchen.
» Christophe David
NoMI's chef keeps the focus on traditional, haute cuisine with finely tuned details.
» Daryl Nash
Otom's chef adds touches of ingenuity to classic dishes.
» George Bumbaris and Sarah Stegner
Prairie Grass Cafe co-owners swapped high-end cuisine for four-star accessible eats.
» Richard Sandoval
This chef heats up Mexx Kitchen at the Whiskey Bar with chilies galore.
» James Gottwald
The Rockit chef's haute comfort food shines in the limelight.
» Natalie Zarzour
Pasticceria Natalina's chef doesn't skimp on quality ingredients when it comes to her custard-filled sweets.
» Toby Maloney
The Violet Hour's mixologist turns foodies into drinkies with his intensely fresh cocktails.
» Greg Christian
This chef's Organic School Project teaches students about healthy eating and sustainable living.
» Carol Wallack
This surfer-turned-chef brightens up the city with sola's sunny fare.
» Allison Levitt
This eco-minded pastry chef crafts elegant, simple sweets at 312 Chicago.
» Mary Madison
Lagniappe's chef dishes up made-from-scratch eats for customers and community members in need.
» Barry Sorkin
Smoque's chef lets you in on why you might miss his can't-miss brisket.
» Shin Thompson
Bonsoiree Cafe's chef fishes out the freshest fare from the sea.
» Bill Dugan
The Fishguy Market's main man reels in pristine fish and seafood-loving crowds.
» Mindy Friedler and Mark Bires
The duo behind Jerry's Sandwiches talk up their Super Subway and upcoming second location.
» Noah Bekofsky
Old-fashioned ice cream meets newfangled customized flavors in aria's kitchen.
» Jorgina Pereira
Sinha's chef opens her home and her heart to Chicagoans to spread the Brazilian love.
» Mike Sheerin
Blackbird's Paul Kahan successfully passes the tongs to this former WD-50 sous chef.
» Chris and Mary Spagnola
The husband-and-wife team behind Emilio's Sunflower Bistro dishes on the importance of ingenuity.
» Mindy Segal
Hot Chocolate's owner/chef masters the sweet and the savory of haute-comfort cuisine.
» Shelley Young
The Chopping Block owner is making friends, one dish at a time.
» Erwin Drechsler
Erwin's man of the kitchen, maitre d' of the house introduces fresh food and new talent.
» Jorge Miranda
The Las Palmas chef rises to the top of the kitchen but keeps his pride in his past in-tact.
» Susan Goss
West Town Tavern's chef dishes on her love of the life surrounding the food.
» Frank Georgacopoulos
Meli Cafe's chef stitches together science and culinary imagination to create morning delights.
» Michael Altenberg
The eco-minded chef shares his love of sushi, simple foods and local, organic goodness.
» Alexander Cheswick
This chef takes his Le Francais and Tru training and whips up fancy fare at his own May Street Market kitchen.
» Stephanie Izard
Scylla's chef rekindles the flame for clean and elegant seafood with neighborhood-friendly prices.
» Tentori Giuseppe
Charlie Trotter's former right-hand man takes the helm at this acclaimed Halsted Street spot.
» Jeanne Carlson
This native Chicagoan glams up Irish classics with haute flair.
» Gil Langlois
Chalkboard's chef/owner explains who's the boss of his restaurant...his son.
» Malika Ameen and Mohammad Islam
The owners of Aigre Doux Restaurant and Bakery bring their Cali experience to Chi-Town.
» John Talley
Storytelling with the Village Tap's longtime bartender.
» Adam Seger
The GM, Sommelier and Bar Chef at Nacional 27 shares a thing or two about cocktails.
» Skillet Doux
The spot for learning about minced garlic and Schwa (but not about the South Beach Diet).
» Tracy Kellner
A tasty trip through Logan Square's Provenance.
» Jeff Wilcoxon and Chris Hill
The Bobtail Soda Fountain guys are full of flavor.
» Ashley and Brandon Wright
The brothers of Hamburger Mary's dig into burgers and Chicago.
» Eat Chicago
Michael Morowitz eats his way through Chicago, one empty restaurant at a time.
» Carrie Jones and Drew Johnson
The Jack's on Halsted team dish it up.
» Kevin Stacy
Digging through Logan Square and Bucktown with Danny's bar manager.
» Hilary's Cookies
Chicago's new cookie lady, Hilary Black.
» Taking Tea With Mike Foster
Flannery O'Connor and a cup of Earl Grey at MoJoe's Hot House.

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