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Erling Wu-Bower of Maxwells Trading is Always Learning

Wu-Bower on how he’s still learning on the job two years in, the story behind that famous sweet potato, and the secret to the West Loop’s restaurant’s success.

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Q&A: Chef-Owner Kevin Hickey of The Duck Inn in Bridgeport

We talked to the chef about the secret to his success, the legacy of his duck dog, and the unexpected place you may find him this holiday season.

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Ramen Monster’s Katie Dong is the Queen of the Noodle Nerds

An interview with the chef-owner of Logan Square’s favorite ramen shop.

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Big Jones Celebrates a Beautiful Vision of Regional Southern Cuisine

Growing up in Southern Indiana, spending time on his family’s farms and in their kitchens, Paul Fehribach knew from a…

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How to Book a Table at DeNucci’s (and What to Order Once You’re There)

Since 2009, Ballyhoo Hospitality has been building upon its flagship Lincoln Park restaurant, Gemini, with a dependable stable of restaurants…

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How Brindille Has Become an Essential Chicago Classic

Carrie Nahabedian is proudly old school. Quotes from Julia Child and Charlie Trotter grace the menu at Brindille, her elegant…

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As Lula Cafe Hits 25 Years, Jason Hammel Celebrates Hospitality and the Power of Community

When Jason Hammel and Amalea Tshilds opened Lula Café in 1999, they envisioned a space for their community to gather.

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The One Who Keeps the Book

How to Get Into Maxwells Trading, Chicago’s Boundary-Breaking Standout

Since its buzzworthy launch last winter, Maxwells Trading has quickly emerged as a standout destination amid the industrial landscape just…

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Scenes From the Galit and Dhamaka Collaboration Dinners

Chicagoans are lucky to have the incredible breadth of restaurants that they do, and on June 23 and 24, they…

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Everything You Need to Know About Milk Room, Chicago’s Favorite Speakeasy

Milk Room opened inside the Chicago Athletic Association in 2015, a tiny eight-seat wooden bar dimly lit by candles that…

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