Author:

Matt Chiera

Chicago Seafood

Fish Bar

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November 1, 2011

Imagine Sebastien from “The Little Mermaid” singing a merry tune about how delicious he is right before you devour him on a french bread roll. That what the Lobster…

Chicago New American

The Publican

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October 22, 2011

I was truly wowed by the food at The Publican.

Benton Country Ham — Imagine that bacon and butter met, hooked up, and the result was a soft bacon baby…

Brunch Chicago

Toast (Webster Ave.)

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October 13, 2011

Toast shines because of it’s simplicity. They offer expertly cooked breakfast staples featuring fresh, delicious ingredients. I have tried the Smoked Salmon Omelette, Crabby Benedict, and the almighty Breakfast…

Chicago Mexican Seafood

El Barco Mariscos

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July 16, 2011

This is the type of place where you can’t help but ogle every dish coming out of the kitchen. “Is that a foot-long red snapper fried whole? Why yes…

Chicago New American

Erwin (Now Closed)

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April 17, 2011

Erwin’s location is kind of strange — a pretty empty (restaurant-wise) area on Halsted. The restaurant is worth making the trip for however — this place is a culinary…