Author: Amber Gibson


The RundownChicago

All About Sifr, River North’s New Spot for Modern Middle Eastern Fare

You might not know chef Sahil Sethi’s name yet – but if you’ve dined at ROOH Chicago, Bar Goa, or…

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The RundownChicago

Meet Kyōten Next Door, Otto Phan’s Affordable Omakase Outpost

There’s been a burst of omakase restaurants opening across America the past couple of years, and Chicago is no exception,…

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Dish By DishPortland

Five Dishes to Love on ōkta’s Vegetable-Forward Summer Tasting Menu

ōkta is an expression of Oregon’s unique ecosystem filtered through chef Matthew Lightner‘s culinary creativity. The restaurant in McMinnville’s boutique…

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InterviewsChicago

New Cindy’s Chef Kaleena Bliss Has Big Plans for Chicago’s Hottest Rooftop

Chef Kaleena Bliss has spent most of her career in the Pacific Northwest, cooking in Portland, Bainbridge Island, and Seattle,…

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The RundownChicago

Everything You Need to Know About Asador Bastian, River North’s New Spanish Steakhouse

Once the meatpacking capital of the world, Chicago has no shortage of high-end steakhouses. The newest, though, has a decidedly…

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The One Who Keeps the BookChicago

How To Get Into Elina’s – and What to Order Once You’re There

Ever since Elina’s opened in September 2021, the cozy Italian American restaurant in West Town has been consistently packed, thanks…

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Dish By DishLos Angeles

Five Must-Orders at Interstellar, Santa Monica’s Favorite All-Day Cafe

When wife-and-husband team of Angie and Daniel Kim opened Interstellar in April of 2020, weeks into the pandemic, they became…

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Dish By DishChicago

‘A Menu Based on Conversations’: Inside Esmé’s New, Latin American-Inspired Theme

When Esmé opened in Lincoln Park in August 2021, it was an instant success, earning a Michelin star within a…

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