16 Restaurants To Find Housemade Charcuterie In Chicago:
Chicago is a big meat town, everyone knows that. But until recent years the city wasn't known for its charcuterie. Now, the process of curing and/or smoking meats or the creating of pâtés and terrines is, while not commonplace, far more plentiful. In honor of Eater's Five Days of Meat, the below map lists the top restaurants whose chefs are taking great pains in delivering artisanal, in-house...
Evanston's New Craft Brewery and Restaurant; Sixteen's New Menu is Land Meets Water; More:
EVANSTON—After decades of no brewpubs, Evanston's craft beer scene is suddenly blossoming. The latest is Smylie Bros. Restaurant and Brewery—which opened on Tuesday—and serves house-brewed beers on tap and to-go in growlers, barbecue, pizzas, and other American fare. [EaterWire]
RIVER NORTH—Sixteen's summer menu, dubbed "Inspirations from Where Land Meets Water," made its debut last night....
Graham Elliot's Weight Loss Surgeon to Cook For Him; Coffee Con This Weekend; More:
SOMEWHERE—After helping Graham Elliot lose 150 pounds, his surgeon will cook him dinner at some point this spring. The celebrity chef's weight peaked at nearly 400 pounds. [University of Chicago Medicine]
BRIDGEPORT—Head to the Zhou B Arts Center (1029 W 35th St) on Saturday to taste and learn about all the coffee you can handle. There are 10 types of classes and an opportunity to "sip the...
Madia, Spiaggia, Posey Among 2014 James Beard Finalists:
James Beard Foundation representatives revealed the 2014 James Beard Award finalists in front of a packed house at The Publican this morning. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and One Off Hospitality partner Donnie Madia also spoke at the event at One Off Hospitality's Fulton Market home turf.
Donnie Madia (One Off Hospitality), Spiaggia, David Posey (Blackbird) and Jimmy Bannos Jr. (The Purple Pig) were...