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The Kiss of Dearth
A James Beard Award FInalist's Tasting Menu Disappoints
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Michael Nagrant
6
One Night in Bangkok
What if I told you there was a musical about the Cold War told through the game of chess written by the dudes from ABBA and the guy responsible for the…
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Michael Nagrant
13
Understanding Hospitality Responds to The Hunger's Allegations and Questions
Dear Readers,
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Michael Nagrant
8
The Unethical Food Critic and His “Secret” Boka Restaurant Group Black Card
There’s a dude (of course it’s a dude) who writes Harry Potter-novel-length restaurant reviews about Chicago’s restaurants.
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Michael Nagrant
16

March 2025

Bang, Bang
A new River North hot spot brings all the feels
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Michael Nagrant
7
Sausage & Self Loathing
For so long I’ve been embarrassed by my sausage.
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Michael Nagrant
2
Secret Supper
There’s a Chicago restaurant with an almost perfect Yelp rating that’s been open for nine months and it’s never been reviewed by any of the major local…
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Michael Nagrant
12
Pizza Friend or Pizza Foe?
If you want to induce panic in food-loving Chicagoans right now just whisper the words “Pizz’Amici”
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Michael Nagrant
7
A Chicago Influencer Sets His Client and His Own Business on Fire
The absolute meltdown of Realsergelato, aka Serge Golota, a food content creator
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Michael Nagrant
20

February 2025

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