CANTINA 1910

When CANTINA 1910 opened its doors not so long ago, there was immediate buzz about the space, food and concept. Having finally made my way over to check it out this past weekend, it’s easy to understand why. Cantina 1910 is doing something really great up in Andersonville, and it should be on the list […]

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BANG CHOP THAI KITCHEN

When you hear that the owners of SAIGON SISTERS are opening up a new restaurant, you know it’s going to be authentic and delicious. Owners, Mary Nguyen Aregoni and Theresa Nguyen, along with their mother, Mama Suu, successfully run Saigon Sisters (3 locations!), and are now opening up a new restaurant just steps away. The Nguyen […]

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LOU MALNATI’S PIZZERIA

Whether you’re from Chicago or not, if you’re a pizza lover, you can’t deny the deep dish pizza as one of the best. When I want a hearty, extra cheesy slice that I can eat with a knife and fork, my preference is LOU MALNATI’S. Lou Malnati’s has been around since 1971, with its first […]

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TÊTE CHARCUTERIE

I love charcuterie. I grew up snacking on it, and you’ll still find me buying some good cheese and meats to make a platter on any given day. There’s a place in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood that specializes in just this kind of thing. TÊTE CHARCUTERIE makes everything in-house, and just about everything is quite delicious. […]

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JALEO LAS VEGAS

There are a handful of good tapas restaurants in Las Vegas, but when one of them is by José Andrés, you know which one to pick. JALEO is inside the COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL, with a lively and festive vibe to it. The service is good, though relaxed, which is perfect for a tapas restaurant where you […]

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