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BLACKBIRD IS ONE OF THE CITY’S TOP KITCHENS. AND NOW, IT’S RYAN PFEIFFER’S

BLACKBIRD IS ONE OF THE CITY’S TOP KITCHENS. AND NOW, IT’S RYAN PFEIFFER’S

Nostalgia, perfectly balanced bites and eating with your hands—what Blackbird’s new chef is bringing to the celebrated restaurant


People - April 14, 2016 - 10:59 am - Michael Gebert


INVISIBLE MAC:<br> LOOKING FOR THE SOUL IN MAC ‘N’ CHEESE

INVISIBLE MAC:
LOOKING FOR THE SOUL IN MAC ‘N’ CHEESE

A series cooked up a mess of coverage of mac ‘n’ cheese—but didn’t dig into the culture where it matters most


Scene - April 7, 2016 - 8:55 am - Michael Gebert


DOMINIQUE TOUGNE’S GALLIC SPIN ON TRADITIONAL TOAST

DOMINIQUE TOUGNE’S GALLIC SPIN ON TRADITIONAL TOAST

The veteran chef of Chez Moi introduces Chicago to a kind of toast that evokes memories of his Alsatian village


Scene - April 1, 2016 - 8:36 am - Michael Gebert


FOODITOR RADIO: <br>IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING OPENINGS

FOODITOR RADIO:
IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING OPENINGS

Spring is here, and so are hot openings from Stephanie Izard, Rick Bayless and more, all meat for our media pundits in the new Fooditor Radio


A/V - March 31, 2016 - 8:37 am - Michael Gebert


YOUR RESTAURANT CHANGED THE NEIGHBORHOOD. <br>NOW LEAVE

YOUR RESTAURANT CHANGED THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
NOW LEAVE

Dan Salls’ The Salsa Truck and The Garage helped his part of the West Loop get hot. What’s happening with him now is the story of how Chicago is changing


People - March 28, 2016 - 9:11 am - Michael Gebert


MEET JENNER TOMASKA, THE BEARD-NOMINATED RISING STAR CHEF NO ONE KNOWS

MEET JENNER TOMASKA, THE BEARD-NOMINATED RISING STAR CHEF NO ONE KNOWS

Jenner Tomaska has been a secret weapon in the kitchen at Next since its first year. Now he’s getting some recognition


People - March 24, 2016 - 8:57 am - Michael Gebert


FOODITOR TALKS TO JONATHAN GOLD, L.A.’S FOOD SEEKER TURNED MOVIE STAR

FOODITOR TALKS TO JONATHAN GOLD, L.A.’S FOOD SEEKER TURNED MOVIE STAR

The new documentary City of Gold explores the cultures of Los Angeles through the eyes of a food critic. We talk with star Jonathan Gold and director Laura Gabbert


A/V - March 21, 2016 - 8:25 am - Michael Gebert


HOW DO YOU TAKE THE BRISTOL IN A NEW DIRECTION?

HOW DO YOU TAKE THE BRISTOL IN A NEW DIRECTION?

Since opening in 2008, Bucktown’s The Bristol has been one of Chicago’s best-loved, most influential restaurants. Sean Pharr talks about remaking it for 2016


People - March 18, 2016 - 8:24 am - Michael Gebert


IT’S A GOOD JAMES BEARD YEAR FOR RESTAURANTS, ANYWAY

IT’S A GOOD JAMES BEARD YEAR FOR RESTAURANTS, ANYWAY

Chicago restaurants have never had more of a presence at the Beards—and Chicago food media has never had less


Scene - March 16, 2016 - 9:34 am - Michael Gebert


THIRTEEN HUNDRED POUNDS OF CHICAGO SAUSAGE PARTY

THIRTEEN HUNDRED POUNDS OF CHICAGO SAUSAGE PARTY

On the northwest side, a Chicago family’s old sausage recipe has become an annual tradition for people from all walks of life


Neighborhoods - March 15, 2016 - 9:21 am - Michael Gebert