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GREG BIGGERS WANTS YOU TO EAT FRENCH FOOD IN THE GOLD COAST AGAIN

GREG BIGGERS WANTS YOU TO EAT FRENCH FOOD IN THE GOLD COAST AGAIN

Can the new chef of Margeaux Brasserie make the posh French restaurant iconic to Chicagoans?


People - March 7, 2019 - 9:11 am - Michael Gebert


SECOND ACTS IN SALUMI LIVES: THE RETURN OF GREG LAKETEK

SECOND ACTS IN SALUMI LIVES: THE RETURN OF GREG LAKETEK

The former West Loop charcuterie star is starting again in a less hip part of town, with Salumi Chicago


Neighborhoods - February 28, 2019 - 9:14 am - Michael Gebert


PAUL VIRANT IS  COMING BACK TO THE BIG CITY

PAUL VIRANT IS COMING BACK TO THE BIG CITY

Japanese street food will be what Paul Virant dishes up when he opens Gaijin on Lake street in the West Loop


People - February 21, 2019 - 10:17 am - Michael Gebert


COFFEE WITH ZACH ENGEL AND ANDRÉS CLAVERO OF GALIT

COFFEE WITH ZACH ENGEL AND ANDRÉS CLAVERO OF GALIT

The duo behind Chicago’s first “modern Israeli” restaurant talk about their influences, and adapting to Chicago


People - February 12, 2019 - 9:25 am - Michael Gebert


WOMEN OWN BUSINESSES: FOODITOR’s 2019 INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE

WOMEN OWN BUSINESSES: FOODITOR’s 2019 INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE

From #MeToo to child care and self care, talking the Chicago restaurant scene in 2019 with three women entrepreneurs


Scene - January 22, 2019 - 10:28 am - Michael Gebert


THE FARMER, THE AIRPORT SANDWICH, AND THE FUTURE OF FOOD

THE FARMER, THE AIRPORT SANDWICH, AND THE FUTURE OF FOOD

Behind a Rick Bayless sandwich at the airport, there’s the story of a family farmer reinventing farming


Growing - December 14, 2018 - 9:18 am - Michael Gebert


DOWNTOWN CHEF WORKS WITH SOUTH SIDE MOM AT XOCOME ANTOJERIA

DOWNTOWN CHEF WORKS WITH SOUTH SIDE MOM AT XOCOME ANTOJERIA

Near Midway, an experienced Mexican-American chef finds his place behind the counter with his mom and wife


Neighborhoods - November 29, 2018 - 9:40 am - Michael Gebert


THE FOODITOR 99, CHICAGO’S MOST CHICAGO GUIDE BOOK, AVAILABLE NOW FOR 2019

THE FOODITOR 99, CHICAGO’S MOST CHICAGO GUIDE BOOK, AVAILABLE NOW FOR 2019

Stuff the stocking of someone who likes to stuff their face, with the Chicago food guidebook that knows where the good stuff is


Guides - November 23, 2018 - 8:31 am - Michael Gebert


THE STORY OF HOW THE MIDWEST WAS WON—BY PIGS

THE STORY OF HOW THE MIDWEST WAS WON—BY PIGS

Cynthia Clampitt’s new book Pigs, Pork, and Heartland Hogs looks at how one magical animal shaped our destiny


Growing - November 6, 2018 - 8:06 am - Michael Gebert


THE BEST RESTAURANT OF 2018 YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF

THE BEST RESTAURANT OF 2018 YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF

Munno Pizzeria & Bistro is dedicated to a very Italian idea—that everyone deserves a nice meal


Neighborhoods - October 22, 2018 - 8:14 pm - Michael Gebert