Grace

Grace, the highly anticipated restaurant from acclaimed chef Curtis Duffy, opened late 2012 in the Randolph Street area, just west of downtown Chicago. The subtle elegance of the dining room provides a comfortably luxurious setting in which to enjoy Chef Duffy's Progressive American cuisine, offered in a tasting menu format. In addition to the dining room, a private dining space to accommodate...

Chicago has many hot restaurants that require long waits, but which tables are the hardest to reserve right now? Eater Chicago's 10 Toughest Tables Map has the lowdown on how to get seated at these exclusive spots that take reservations that diners are champing at the bit to try. The list includes everything from upscale fine dining (Grace) to casual small plates (Girl & the Goat). It will...

THE LOOP—The Roots of American Food, a new chef / food conference coming September 7 and 8 to the Wyndham Grand Hotel, will feature local chefs Paul Kahan, Dave Beran and Michael Laiskonis (L2O) along with acclaimed chefs and speakers from all parts of the country. The event will also feature two separately ticketed multi-course dinners, with one announced being held at L2O on September 8....

BEER HERE—Paul Kahan is collaborating with Goose Island on a new beer release. Details are few but expect it to hit the market sometime next year. [Crain's]

WEST LOOP—Grace is welcoming multiple chef de cuisines from prominent restaurants around the country for an event titled "The Future of American Food" on June 15. Restaurants scheduled to send chefs include Qui (Austin), Atelier Crenn (San...

Three Chicagoans are bringing the "Oscars of food" medals back to town amidst a relatively light night for locals at last night's James Beard Awards in NYC. Jimmy Bannos Jr. of The Purple Pig picked up the Rising Star Chef of the Year award, Dave Beran (Next) was honored as the Best Chef: Great Lakes, continuing a run of awards, and Grace design firm Lawton Stanley Architects won the award for...

Grace, the highly anticipated restaurant from acclaimed chef Curtis Duffy, opened late 2012 in the Randolph Street area, just west of downtown Chicago. The subtle elegance of the dining room provides a comfortably luxurious setting in which to enjoy Chef Duffy's Progressive American cuisine, offered in a tasting menu format. In addition to the dining room, a private dining space to accommodate...