2013 Recap

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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

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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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