More Chef Hangouts

by jpanderson_citysearch - 137 Reviews - 48 Lists

From the archives: May 20, 2002

Where Chicago's star chefs eat when they're not in the kitchen.

Rick Bayless, Frontera Grill

Spiaggia

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980 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

"I just went there the other evening and was blown away by how good everything was! Tony has done a great job over there and I am looking forward to going back. It is really special."
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Bin 36

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339 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

"I love to go there with my daughter Lane. We always order the burger and fries."
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Laura Carniceria Grocery

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1053 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

"On Ashland by my house--they have a taqueria inside. Don't tell, but I love their tacos and salsa!"
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Spring
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2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)

"We (my wife and myself) took all of our managers here for a "thank you" dinner. We had a ball. The food, the room--all a great reason to celebrate."
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New Maxwell Street Market

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548 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)

"I love this place. Early Sunday mornings you will find me here. All the savory breakfast items you could hope for--seafood cocktails, moles and of course tube socks for really cheap."
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The Caliterra Bar & Grille

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633 N St Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

"John [Coletta] knows ingredients and really captures simplicity and freshness."
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Trattoria Roma

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1535 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

"It is in the neighborhood, the food is very simple and well-made."
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Amarind's
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6822 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707 (map)

"It's just the best Thai food in the city, and for the money it is a bargain too."
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St Anna Bakery Inc
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2158 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 (map)

"This is a bakery and diner, and I love their beef tendon with noodle."
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Shui Wah
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2162 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 (map)

"This is the best dim sum in the city."
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Penny's Noodle Shop

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950 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

"Always convenient and good."
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Pasta Palazzo

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1966 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

"For its gnocchi pasta."
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Spring
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2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)

"The flavors are very clean and bold. The textures are awesome and the room is very relaxing."
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Margie's Candies

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1960 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)

"Why? The food is nothing special, but the anticipation of the hot fudge sundae is almost as good as the sundae itself (which is always awesome)."
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Pizza D.O.C.

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2251 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (map)

"A perfect spot to sit with a few people and sample some excellent Italian food. A very low key restaurant with great pizza, pasta, antipasto and other dishes."
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Joe's Italian Villa Inc
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8807 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455 (map)

"Great pizza, homemade sausage and ice cold beer."
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Stanley's

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1970 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

"Their chicken fried steaks are the best. I go there to hang out with the Blackhawks after their home games. Plus, Don Cruz is a gracious host."
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Flaherty's Beef & Brew
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418 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148 (map)

"Great burgers and buffalo wings."
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Phoenix

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2131 S Archer Ave Ste 2, Chicago, IL 60616 (map)

"The daily dim sum brunch is terrific; I've been going there for years. And the hosts, Eddie and Sam, are real foodies."
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