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Best Meals of 2013:
Surveyed critics, writers, experts. Asked what their best meals of the year were?
The Sunday Dinner Club
Next Vegan –chef Dave Beran
Aroy – ate a Thai feast: sai ua, sai krog, khao soi, som tom, tod mun, larb, pork neck salad
Fat Rice- squid
The Lobby- when had chef Lee Wolen, filled cavity of foie gras torchon with custard grapefruit puree, paired with almond crumble
TWO- the roasted ramp risotto
DryHop- burger and beer
Grace- fine dining
Tanta- raw seafood
Spring – French classics
Senza- scallop dish with cippolini, edamame, blueberry and oxalis
Gather
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Summary of Chicago Eateries in 2013
January: Gene Kato moved to Sumi Robata Bar- top Chicago Japanese restaurant
February: Billy Dec opened !Ay Chiwowa! (tacos)
Top chef fan Fabio Viviani headlined Siena Tavern
March: David Dworshak made Takito Kitchen stand out.
Kendal Duque brought respectability to the menu at American Junkie- sports bar/restaurant/club
April: Kabocha grew
May: Juno opened, Parson’s Chicken & Fish created Negroni slushies– the drink of the summer
I can’t wait until it’s warm enough to consume these Summertime drinks
June: The Berkshire Room in ACME Hotel stood out as a lounge.
Smalls, Smoke Shack & More opened
Endgrain became the go-to for doughnuts and biscuits.
OON opened and closed
July: County Barbecue to Little Italy
August: Tanta opened by Gaston Acurio.
CH Distillery offered gusts to see the distillery.
September: Honey Butter Fried Chicken made fried chicken popular again.
October: The Dawson lost its head chef a month in.
Chop Shop serves great meat at a great price.
November: Matthias Merges opened A10 in Hyde Park, inspired by the Alps.
Summer House Santa Monica opened for those seeking California.
Art Smith opened LYFE Kitchen in River North with a healthy menu.
Lone Wolf is a great alternative for Little Goat diner or Au Cheval
December: Eataly- massive food emporium opened!
Nice Osteria opened ( One of Schaal’s favorites).
Cicchetti opened.
Coppervine pairs each dish with a cocktail, beer or wine.
Sportsman’s Club opened, a new cocktail bar in Humboldt Park.
Analogue opened, with the same bartenders from Violet Hour.
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