May 27, 2009

Raise the Roof Chicago

Roof Restaurant and Lounge Opens

Summer brings a plethora of unknowns. Where to eat. Where to sun. Where to get ...

  Food & Drink

April 16, 2008

On the Lamb Online

Scampo Restaurant Opens

Dear Scampo, We’ve heard about those recent break-out attempts. Looks like you finally made it ...

  Food & Drink

September 16, 2004

Better L8 Than Never Chicago

L8 Restaurant Opens

Chica1: we still on for dins 2nite? Jud74: hell yeah. wanna try L8? Chica1: huh? ...

  Food & Drink

July 16, 2008

Dream On Chicago

Piccolo Sogno Opens

And just when your bank teller asks you to try on his glasses, your boss ...

  Food & Drink

June 24, 2008

Club Med Chicago

Cipollina Market and Deli Opens

Ashlee scored a shnoz to die for. Heidi followed suit with shiny new tatas. People ...

  Food & Drink

March 30, 2007

Cod Piece of Work Chicago

Baccala Opens

In Italy, lunchtime is an indulgence of antipasti, primi, and seconds of vino. Closer to ...

  Food & Drink

October 10, 2006

Right Here, Right Now Chicago

Adesso Opens

This one’s too big. This one’s too small. And this one’s too loud. When did ...

  Boystown, Food & Drink, Brunch, BYOB

July 18, 2006

Garden Variety Chicago

Erba Opens

Every summer, you vow to grow an herb garden. And every summer, you reach for ...

  Food & Drink

November 30, 2004

Scenes from an Italian Restaurant Chicago

Osteria Via Stato Opens

FADE IN: ClOSE-UP: A Stucco Storefront The SIGN reads: “Osteria Via Stato.” CUT TO: INTERIOR: ...

  Food & Drink