Chicago Restaurants
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1:35 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
At Green City market: the most stunning array of carrots in every color http://moby.to/1o1h2g -
3:01 p.m. Aug. 7th 2011
Takashi: getting ready for a quick trip to Tokyo in 2 weeks w Takashi's Tokyo ramen. Japanese soul food. http://moby.to/y653pm -
2:59 p.m. Aug. 7th 2011
Takashi: beautiful cold soba w all the wasabi-spicy, umami-rich broth for dipping. Great stuff http://moby.to/o9k5j5 -
2:58 p.m. Aug. 7th 2011
Takashi: eggplant salad w Chinese broccoli, wakame, miso, tangy broth http://moby.to/46c0my -
2:56 p.m. Aug. 7th 2011
Another delicious noodle lunch at Takashi; of course, it included pork belly snacks w spicy mustard.Can't go wrong http://moby.to/8ifpb7 -
5:14 p.m. May 26th 2011
Rob @ Butcher&Larder suggested 10 great cuts for us to use for carne asada taco show http://moby.to/7spbjk -
8:54 p.m. March 21st 2011
Sepia: great service, wine list. Drank beautiful Dalmatian (Croatian) babič (Grenache-like?). http://moby.to/kck7hl -
8:52 p.m. March 21st 2011
Lovely, lovely dinner at Sepia! Stellar sweetbreads w quince, smoked potato gnocchi, mushrooms http://moby.to/mwgbsq -
7:56 a.m. March 11th 2011
Bet they can RT @tinyj Hoping 2 make ur green chorizo on Sat http://tinyurl.com/4hum335 if @butcherlarder cn provide semi-fatty ground pork? -
7:21 p.m. Feb. 27th 2011
Dinner at Lao Szechuan: spicy double-fried chicken, among lots more deliciousness. This is a place evry1 shud go http://moby.to/8noju4 -
11:31 p.m. Feb. 20th 2011
Lunch today at Lillie's Q: Y didn't I come sooner? Solid, delicious BBQ: some of best pulled pork I've ever had! http://moby.to/cqizsp -
12:01 a.m. Jan. 31st 2011
Taxim party: David made bread for us in the dining room. http://moby.to/jshv6w -
11:56 p.m. Jan. 30th 2011
Taxim party:,beautiful meze table for our staff http://moby.to/mcluho -
7:06 p.m. Jan. 16th 2011
Amari Chicago: this place has great noodle dishes: kimchi ramen w pork belly&egg&tofu http://moby.to/v0bleh -
4:37 p.m. Dec. 18th 2010
Just had a blast buying amazing (local food) Christmas presents 4 friends @cityprovisions. Go! Plus:local butchery http://moby.to/laxor4 -
3:20 p.m. Dec. 12th 2010
Another gr8, warming noodle brunch @ Takashi. Melt-in-mouth sui mai, soba w tempura. Perfect 4 blustery winter day http://moby.to/tcb87x -
8:35 p.m. Nov. 28th 2010
Settled back n2 Chgo.Empty fridge.Tried new Arami Sushi. Really gr8! Esp the spicy tako maki w apple, sumono salad http://twitpic.com/3b7joe -
3:34 p.m. Nov. 23rd 2010
Always good RT @DirkRients @Rick_Bayless How was Naha yesterday....saw you eating while walking by? -
11:09 p.m. Nov. 21st 2010
And they brought amazing wine (yea, Bugader!) and a Hosier Mama streusel apple pie for dessert!! http://moby.to/k93q7i -
11:06 p.m. Nov. 21st 2010
And you know what? We finished it ... well, almost all ... http://moby.to/39q8z6 -
11:04 p.m. Nov. 21st 2010
It was a tidal wave of a feast!! http://moby.to/kbfrvx -
10:59 p.m. Nov. 21st 2010
Brian (regular @ Lao Sz) ordered my b'day feast, writing everything on paper tablecloth, then cutting out 4 server http://moby.to/1u8cpc -
2:36 p.m. Nov. 20th 2010
Mud January RT @zoraoneill @Rick_Bayless Transiting in ORD, great to see Tortas Frontera sign. When does it open? -
7:18 p.m. Nov. 12th 2010
Yea! RT @JaredVanCamp: Proud 2 announce that Old Town Social will B using Dietzler Beef from Elkhorn, WI 4 all burgers & housemade hot dogs! -
9:54 p.m. Oct. 4th 2010
Great meal yesterday at Cumin Nepalese Resto on Milwaukee. Beautiful dumplings,tandoor goat, delish veg dishes.go! http://moby.to/et4p2r -
10:55 p.m. Sept. 1st 2010
Cant wait to try them ! RT @TheSouthernChi Thanks @GourmetRambler for recommending our doughnts to @Rick_Bayless. Love to have you in Chef! -
11:11 p.m. Aug. 31st 2010
RT @cityprovisions ok, Chicago. we're ready. bring it on Friday. we are open from 6am to 9pm. prepare for labor day with fresh, local meat! -
5:56 p.m. Aug. 15th 2010
Perfect Chicago summer Sunday: Tre Kronor brunch, Koreatown festival, mini golf (Novelty:gr8 60s decor), Bunny Hutch softserve. Now: Ravinia -
5:03 p.m. Aug. 15th 2010
Tre Kronor: and the thick, almost fluffy quiche ... what can I say? http://moby.to/r0myqz -
5:01 p.m. Aug. 15th 2010
Tre Kroner: perfect, hand-made Danish. Why have I never been to this Northside Chicago gem before? http://moby.to/u19dgd -
5:01 p.m. Aug. 15th 2010
Tre Kronor: and the Swedish pancakes are exactly what Swedish pancakes should be http://moby.to/88j72q -
3:46 p.m. Aug. 12th 2010
RT @FeastChi: got tots? check out the kids' menus at @LockwoodChicago, @KithandKinChi, @Rick_Bayless 's Frontera Grill: http://bit.ly/9XU3Zy -
1:53 p.m. Aug. 8th 2010
Took a break from cooking to enjoy Takashi's AMAZING homemade Asian noodle brunch. Here: chilled natto soba http://moby.to/oygq2u -
12:08 a.m. Aug. 3rd 2010
Yes, this is a Margie's banana turtle sundae: "high heat" hot fudge and all. Crazy, unique Chgo experience. http://moby.to/mv96oe -
11:01 p.m. Aug. 2nd 2010
And yes, I'm standing in line at Margie's thinking about hot fudge (and wishing Hot Chocolate was open!). -
10:59 p.m. Aug. 2nd 2010
Okay. David Schneider's wok-seared bread and purslane-haloumi salad at Taxim are about the best stuff I've eaten lately. -
9:38 p.m. Aug. 2nd 2010
Now at Taxim letting Chef David Schneider choose a bunch of dishes for us. Beautiful Alpha Estate Xinomavro in our glasses! -
9:36 p.m. Aug. 2nd 2010
On w friends to Big Star for pork belly & lamb tacos and whiskey. -
2:55 p.m. Aug. 1st 2010
Yes!!! RT @JRWQuattro Thanks @Rick_Bayless for the @Takashi idea. Noodle lunch was awesome. http://tweetphoto.com/36269646 -
8:50 a.m. July 29th 2010
After great "Fiesta at Rick's" party (we're on NYT Bestseller List!),went 4 late nite pork belly dumplings@Takashi http://moby.to/5cxfeo -
2:25 p.m. July 28th 2010
Thanks! We were thrilled to have you. RT @Gachatz: Took my kids to frontera tonight. Awesome meal. Chicago is lucky. -
6:04 p.m. July 27th 2010
Has my vote! RT @stevedolinsky Ok, just one more stop in Pilsen: carnitas at legendary Don Pedro. Deep. Fried. Pig http://yfrog.com/fvnq9zj -
3 p.m. July 25th 2010
Ah, another great brunch at Nightwood in Pilsen. Especially the fried to order donuts with local fruit compotes http://moby.to/7m82it -
11:01 p.m. July 18th 2010
Empty plate sums up my delish dinner @ Publican. Chef Erling&crew are firing on all cylinders. Dream: smelts,belly http://moby.to/cik4lj -
11:01 a.m. June 22nd 2010
At press conf w Dan Rosenthal, founder of Green Chgo Resto Coop, announcing Chgo's 20 (!) Guaranteed Green restos http://twitpic.com/1z0xwj -
9:53 a.m. June 8th 2010
RT @EllenMalloy: More new hours at Jam! If we are lucky, they'll go to 24/7! All Jam- All The Time- http://ht.ly/1VF0d -
10:52 p.m. June 6th 2010
David's food at Taxim features incred veg, unusual cheeses, homemade flatbreads, seasonings that made me realize I know little of real Greek -
10:49 p.m. June 6th 2010
If you haven't eaten @ Taxim n Bucktown you're missing out! Modern Greek food w local ingred, inspired from chef David's Island Greek family -
6:32 a.m. May 11th 2010
Lot: Carnitas Don Pedro, Birtria Uruapan gud RT @cdaschman had some gr8 Tacos @ El Milagro n Pilsen. Cool nbrhood. Places there u recommend? -
7:38 p.m. May 3rd 2010
RT @kevinthepang Watch Koren Grieveson talk about winning her 1st Beard & receiving the award from @rick_bayless http://bit.ly/cwk69M -
7:18 p.m. May 3rd 2010
Congrats to Alinea for winning Best Restaurant Service! -
6:46 p.m. May 3rd 2010
Koren Grieveson won Best Chef Great Lakes and I had the honor to present it to her! http://twitpic.com/1krnq9 -
8:53 a.m. April 27th 2010
Yes, if well managed RT @awaxler: @Rick_Bayless do you support food carts in Chicago? -
10:56 p.m. April 26th 2010
Mike Sula's in-depth article on fight 4 food trucks n Chgo. R city wants 2 run away culinary talent? Really: have other cities had probs? -
5:36 p.m. April 26th 2010
LOVE! RT @kevinthepang Paciugo Gelato n Lakeview will offer Durian gelato as a special next mo. I love durian; others think it's the devil. -
7:27 p.m. April 25th 2010
Sun Wah: classic &delicious renditions of ma po tofu and eggplant stuffed with shrimp http://twitpic.com/1iig4e -
7:26 p.m. April 25th 2010
Sun Wah: Laura really knows how to carve the duck! http://twitpic.com/1iifpi -
7:24 p.m. April 25th 2010
Really nice dinner at Sun Wah: classic, delish Peking Duck. 2nd generation taking over; Laura's gr8 http://twitpic.com/1iifd9 -
2:13 p.m. April 21st 2010
We're testing new pastries 4 Xoco, but I'm dreaming of perfect chocolate cake I had @ Prairie Fire Monday! Gr8 American desserts n Chgo!! -
9:19 a.m. April 19th 2010
Wow! Very honored by our placement in Chicago Magazine's Top 40 Chicago Restaurants Ever. http://bit.ly/dfv0mW -
11:22 p.m. April 18th 2010
Yipes.Wrote wrong resto name:last stop 4 amazing charcuterie etc was Old Town Social,not Chgo Social(which is a mag).2 much Goose Is Matilda -
11:15 p.m. April 18th 2010
Butterscotch-bacon donut RT @misstiffie i SO agree;went last wkend for brunch, nightwood's donuts are AMAZING!!! :] which ones are your fav? -
11:04 p.m. April 18th 2010
Chgo Shakespeare's modern Taming of the Shrew followd by off-charts Chgo Social's h'made charcuterie,corndogs,duck wings,GI Matilda.Perfect -
10:55 p.m. April 18th 2010
Brunch at Nightwood: donuts to rival NYC's Donut Plant, plus gr8 savories made from ingred from my fave local farms. Go!!! -
10:53 p.m. April 18th 2010
1 of gr8est days ever in Chicago: 3 amazing restos,2 gr8 performances! I am more than blessed -
5:47 p.m. April 18th 2010
No, eating BEST donuts at Nightwood! Another great brinch place RT @andrewhenkel In noodle heaven @ takashi!!But no @Rick_bayless this wk??? -
8:19 p.m. April 14th 2010
@morecupcakes thanks for the congratulatory cupcakes. We all loved them. So kind of you. -
5:53 p.m. April 11th 2010
Not like me: ate homemade soba at Takashi for brunch 3rd week in a row! Just can't get enough of his cooking http://twitpic.com/1eys90 -
11:37 p.m. April 6th 2010
@ChefMikeSheerin. Congrats! You make Chicago proud! -
2:33 p.m. March 28th 2010
Takashi's homemade ramen with pork belly, wakame, BBQ egg http://twitpic.com/1blbpp -
2:30 p.m. March 28th 2010
Delicious homemade noodle brunch at Yakashi! I hold it up as best Japanese noodles in country. Start: great gyoza http://twitpic.com/1blb5f -
3:36 p.m. March 23rd 2010
That cake is from Mindy Segal who just got a Beard nom for best pastry chef. Neighbor, friend, very talented chef!! -
4:03 p.m. March 7th 2010
Great homemade sausages at the Bristol for lunch. That and a bacon Manhattan. Really, and I'll go for another http://twitpic.com/178n7k -
9:37 p.m. March 1st 2010
I usually go to Fox&Obel or Paulina RT @rmbjspd @Rick_Bayless question: what's the best shop to buy pork (shoulder, belly) in chicago? -
7:10 p.m. Feb. 25th 2010
I like Picolo Sogno among others. RT @kohenari: @rick_bayless Any recommendations for Italian restaurants in Chicago, to take my folks? -
11:10 p.m. Feb. 22nd 2010
SOS Benefit dinner:Chef Mindy Segal plating incred chocolate stout dessert (paired w choc stout she brewed@Piece) http://twitpic.com/14unea -
11:08 p.m. Feb. 22nd 2010
SOS Benefit dinner: me plating Kilgus goat in red peanut mole with quinoa&spicy candied kumquats http://twitpic.com/14un3n -
11:06 p.m. Feb. 22nd 2010
SOS Benefit dinner: chef Paul Virant prepping Wisc Dunbar Blue cheese w orange stout marmalade&local mache salad http://twitpic.com/14umrn -
11:03 p.m. Feb. 22nd 2010
SOS Benefit dinner: Chef Paul Kahan ready to plate crispy smelt with black hummus and baby greens http://twitpic.com/14umcc -
11:02 p.m. Feb. 22nd 2010
SOS Benefit dinner: Mindy Segal & HotChoc chef Arik plating beautiful braised shortribs in pretzel brioche crust http://twitpic.com/14um46 -
7:53 p.m. Feb. 22nd 2010
Working SOS beer din benefit @ Mindy Segal's HotChocolate. Gr8 menu w Paul Kahan, Paul Virant, Bill Kim, M Kornik http://twitpic.com/14tmdi -
6:33 p.m. Feb. 22nd 2010
Here's the link to @redeyechicago'd margarita gallery. http://bit.ly/becVt8. Check out page 5 -
7:33 p.m. Feb. 14th 2010
I like caramel corn. My family likes Chgo mix: caramel+cheese RT @dljepson @Rick_Bayless what is the best popcorn @ Garretts? -
7:24 p.m. Feb. 10th 2010
loads of good ones; been tasting Partida a lot lately. RT @Denrael: @Rick_Bayless what do you suggest as a good sipping tequila. -
5:04 p.m. Feb. 6th 2010
just finished a glorious tub of addictively spicy cheddar popcorn from @garrettpopcorn. Why can't I say no? -
1:51 p.m. Feb. 1st 2010
Gr8 lunch at Jam!! Very delicious buckwheat crepes with braised lamb, hazelnuts and apples http://twitpic.com/10wmlo -
8:49 p.m. Jan. 31st 2010
Really great meal at modern Indian Veerasway in Chgo. Fave dish: curried paneer e peas and peashoots http://twitpic.com/10sou9 -
2:52 p.m. Jan. 22nd 2010
Agreed! Had 1 Sunday RT @EllenMalloy ION: Had not yet on menu "winter sazerac" @KithandKinChi last night & highly rec. everyone go try one -
8:53 p.m. Jan. 20th 2010
some say Taqueria Moran is best RT @dominicc: Is there anywhere in chicago for authentic tacos al pastor? like you would get in mexico city? -
10:39 p.m. Jan. 17th 2010
Havent been.Don Pedro is good RT @vgz01 who makes the best carnitas in the city? My vote is Sabas Vega on 18th and Ashland in Pilsen. -
4:53 p.m. Dec. 20th 2009
Lots:Takashi, Bristol,Hot Choc, Janes, Jam, Mirai, more RT @JessHotMess @Rick_Bayless what's ur favorite restaurant n your own neighborhood? -
12:58 p.m. Dec. 17th 2009
Congrats to our local Chgo friends at The Bristol for making GQ's Top 10 new restos in America! http://ow.ly/N6Ur @JohnTheBristol -
12:47 p.m. Dec. 13th 2009
Beautiful (!!) pizza at Nella Pizzeria Napoletana. Rapini, sausage, mozzarella. And Nella is a soulful pizzaiola! http://twitpic.com/tdnsd -
11:18 p.m. Nov. 30th 2009
@EllenMalloy thanks for shout out to Piccolo Sogno. Had dinner there. Like being in Italy. Italian grandmother's hug. -
6:42 p.m. Nov. 30th 2009
Back home to a wonderful lunch at Naha: unexpected pleasure: Chef Carrie Nahabedian's Armenian meze platter http://twitpic.com/rna0v -
12:46 p.m. Nov. 30th 2009
Avec, blackbird, spiaggia, takashi, the bristol--all very different RT @drmagoo @Rick_Bayless Taking wife 2 5th anniv dinner n Chi.On a Mon. -
1:39 p.m. Nov. 23rd 2009
Birthday lunch of sushi at Nomi: elegant table, beautiful view of Michigan ave, lake http://twitpic.com/qnvfv -
1:47 p.m. Nov. 8th 2009
Followed by Takashi's homemade Soba with Tempura and Ramen with pork belly and barbequed egg http://twitpic.com/osf7c -
1:45 p.m. Nov. 8th 2009
Totally Wowed by homemade noodle lunch at Takashi: absolutely perfect gyoza http://twitpic.com/osexj -
1:27 p.m. Oct. 26th 2009
Just had a great great lunch @Jam (3 mo old), incl biscuits&(mushroom) gravy w maitake, sausage, pkld caulifwr http://yfrog.com/0ho1xaj -
5:35 p.m. Oct. 21st 2009
People like ChilamBalamRT @kkalkut looking 4 place n chi to take wife+frnds 4 her bday, she loves Mexican, any suggestions?Topo out,been thr -
6:17 a.m. Oct. 1st 2009
My artcle on Pilsen: http://bit.ly/ytkWD RT @emilyshih @Rick_Bayless Making maiden voyage to Pilsen.Where do I need2eat&what should I order? -
11:48 p.m. Sept. 26th 2009
Takashi (not eggs), Hot Choc, Bristol RT @jewelsann where do you go to get good Sunday brunch in Chicago? We're bummed that Xoco isn't open. -
10:02 p.m. Sept. 25th 2009
Tak noodles r gr8 RT @stevedolinsky week's stories:homade noodles@Takashi,Chgo Gourmet preview&Cuban Sandwiches! http://tinyurl.com/bqgvvn -
2:15 p.m. Sept. 23rd 2009
Guanajuato (Ashland nr North); Casa del Pueblo (18&Blue Island) RT @mahickman @Rick_Bayless Any Mexican grocery stores near downtown Chi? -
3:06 p.m. Sept. 15th 2009
Can't wait for New Sunday noodle lunch!RT @ChefTakashi thanks for kind words abt my pork belly dish being 1 of best n Chgo -
10:23 p.m. Sept. 13th 2009
I know the vibe is a little quiet, but go to Takashi on Damen. W/out a doubt some of the best pork belly in Chgo. http://twitpic.com/hoctl -
6:36 p.m. Sept. 11th 2009
In Chgo:Avec,Bristol,Taxim, Takashi RT @kevnwood @Rick_Bayless Do you have any recomends where to eat on Monday 9/14? -
10:08 a.m. Sept. 10th 2009
Halibut is xcelnt, tilapia cheap (mar 20 min only).WFM, Dirks, Fish Guy Best @Hey_Prado Good fish for ceviche? Where's to buy in Chicago? -
3:51 p.m. Sept. 7th 2009
Really great lunch@T Montuano'sTerzo Piano atop Modern Wing@Art Institute: crispy flatbread w burrata, lots local http://pk.gd/GuL -
9:23 p.m. Sept. 6th 2009
View from the 16th floor Terrace at the Trump Chicago Hotel. Stunning. "BLT" really delicious. http://pk.gd/GsK -
10:43 a.m. Sept. 2nd 2009
Ate at Taxim in Wicker Park over the weekend. Really, Really good. Doing 4 the full gamut of Greek food what we're trying to do for Mexican -
6:46 p.m. Aug. 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/e6iky - Mindy Segal's resto (Hot Choc) has gr8 savories (local prod), incred dstrts:carm corn tuile,corn ice cr,bl be ... -
12:49 p.m. Aug. 9th 2009
Don Pedro Carnitas facility looks plain from dining side, but is incredible in back: huge copper cazos4making carnitas, everything SPOTLESS -
4:54 p.m. Aug. 7th 2009
RT @explorechicago: @andywynn Here's a great article by Rick Bayless on cheap eats in Pilsen. http://bit.ly/BQ4Ym -
5:11 p.m. July 27th 2009
http://twitpic.com/bv3ns. My neighborhood food market--Olivia's in Bucktown-- just keeps getting better. A shot of their flower display!! -
9:54 p.m. July 26th 2009
@Gibsons:iceburg (juicy,no flvr), ribeye(grt crust, flvr), A1 (tangy!), grt onion rings! If I'd brought Europeans, I'd be embrsd@portion sz -
9:36 p.m. July 26th 2009
Anniversary dinner: personal tradition: smthg completely different 4 us: steakhouse. Went to Gibsons. Really nice service, classic menu. -
1:07 p.m. July 24th 2009
RT @GrowingPower: RT @OrganicConsumer: Chicago First City to Pass Green Food Resolution http://bit.ly/Y9pXL -
9:42 p.m. July 13th 2009
http://twitpic.com/aagul - Still say: some of Chicago's best sushi@Shaw's. Had sweet potato roll, crazy roll, smkd Salmon/lemon/snow crb ... -
10:57 p.m. June 29th 2009
http://twitpic.com/8tn9a - Plate is trainwreck b/c SO good we dived n.Crisp-skin smoky salmon w cuke-cr fraiche@Bristol.Better than Publ ... -
7:18 a.m. June 24th 2009
Not huge fan o Chicago pizza.Realized daughter hasn't had it&is off to Univ! Took her to Malnatis for "the Lou" http://twitpic.com/89vir -
2:44 p.m. May 8th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4srut - More Casa del Pueblo: green and ripe ( my all time fave) plantains with spiny chayotes. -
2:11 p.m. May 8th 2009
http://twitpic.com/4sp3n - Cool stuff n Casa del Pueblo. Frm top lft: guaje pods, asparagus ,huauzontle, serrano, miltonates, habaneros
