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Calling for Culinary Common Sense: Biting into Rock-Star Chefsnew

Chefs are the new rock stars, and as such, some of them have been honoring that heritage by acting like first-class liquored-up self-indulgent retards. I figured since this is the common-sense issue, I'd try and bring a little balance to all things silly and culinary.
Chicago Newcity  |  Michael Nagrant  |  07-02-2008  |  Food+Drink

Grace in Bubbles: A Seasonal Guide to Sparkling Winenew

Here's a list of sparkling objects of affection for your holiday drinking pleasure.
Chicago Newcity  |  Michael Nagrant  |  11-28-2007  |  Food+Drink

For Critics, There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunchnew

Restaurants and PR agencies need to stop being so generous, and instead rely on the quality of their product.
Chicago Newcity  |  Michael Nagrant  |  10-10-2007  |  Food+Drink

On Reading Cookbooks in Bednew

It turns out I like to dabble in Asian and gay porn ... food porn, that is.
Chicago Newcity  |  Michael Nagrant  |  09-19-2007  |  Food+Drink

New Bill Will Change Wine in Chicago for the Worsenew

Both houses of the Illinois legislature have passed HB429, which is supposed to reconcile state law with a Supreme Court ruling that requires states to treat in-state and out-of-state wineries the same.
Chicago Newcity  |  Michael Nagrant  |  08-15-2007  |  Food+Drink

Put a Farm in Your Kitchennew

The only way to really ensure a constant, tasty, non-rotting supply of fresh herbs is to grow your own or steal from an unsuspecting neighbor.
Chicago Newcity  |  Michael Nagrant  |  07-11-2007  |  Food+Drink

Chicago's Top Gourmet Meat Marketsnew

Join the magical mystery meat tour.
Chicago Newcity  |  Michael Nagrant  |  06-27-2007  |  Food+Drink

Food Scientist Grant Achatz Gets a Close-upnew

Chicago Tribune magazine gives the chef the Glamour Shot treatment.
Chicago Newcity  |  Michael Nagrant  |  05-02-2007  |  Food+Drink

Super Partynew

How to snack like a champion this Super Bowl Sunday.
Chicago Newcity  |  Michael Nagrant  |  01-31-2007  |  Food+Drink

Strawberry Fields Forevernew

Family tradition in the bottom of a wine glass.
Chicago Newcity  |  Michael Nagrant  |  01-03-2007  |  Food+Drink

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