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Friends of Friends Offers a Casual Hangout in West Town

By Anthony Todd
The new bar, from Heisler Hospitality, Terry Alexander, and Abe Vucekovich offers approachable drinks and a fantastic patio. Read more
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A (Really) Great Giardiniera Retest
By John Kessler
Our critic sat down with the makers of Caruso Provisions giard — the lowest ranked one in our taste test — to talk history, process, and why those jars were off. Read more

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A (Really) Great Giardiniera Retest
By John Kessler
Our critic sat down with the makers of Caruso Provisions giard — the lowest ranked one in our taste test — to talk history, process, and why those jars were off. Read more
Review: Cafe Yaya is Becoming Our New Standby
By John Kessler
Though still a bit uneven, Cafe Yaya, an all-day spot from the Galit team, keeps this critic coming back. Read more
Friends of Friends Offers a Casual Hangout in West Town
By Anthony Todd
The new bar, from Heisler Hospitality, Terry Alexander, and Abe Vucekovich offers approachable drinks and a fantastic patio. Read more
Ep. 5: What Makes a Great Chicago Cocktail Bar
Amy and John discuss their favorite cocktail bars in the city, what makes a great mixed drink, and what makes Chicago's scene so approachable. Read more
Why Nine Garden Is Our Shanghai Spot
By John Kessler
The service may be slow, but the folks are friendly and the food is consistently solid to great. Read more