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1. Chicago alfresco dining in '08

By Terri Mooney - April 22, 2008

Looking for food with a view? We've got it

2. Veerasway

New Warehouse District restaurant from Angela Lee, a partner in Sushi Wabi and De Cero.

3. Mado

Localvores and carnivores are going to want to check out this rustic, fairly inexpensive trattoria in Wicker Park's former Bacello's address. Husband-and-wife owners, Robert and Allison Levitt, are both grads of the Culinary Institute of America, with some pretty impressive Chicago culinary...

4. ZED451

The folks behind California-based Tavistock Restaurants have taken over the former Sal y Carvao location in River North; they launched Zed451, a similar prix-fixe concept of wandering chef-waiters offering table-side prepped meats and seafood -- but with flavors that travel beyond South America on...

5. New on the scene

By Chris LaMorte and Terri Mooney - August 29, 2007

The buzz on new and upcoming Chicago restaurant openings

6. Shochu

Lynne Wallack and John Handler (the husband-and-wife team behind Deleece) have partnered up with Deleece’s exec chef Josh Hansen to open this “American shochu lounge” in the former Platiyo address in Lakeview.

7. Mother's Day Chicago: Brunch Deals

By Terri Mooney - April 15, 2008

Toast her with luxe libations and more

8. First Look: Park 52

By Chris LaMorte - April 16, 2008

Jerry Kleiner does it again -- and we mean that

9. First Look: Mado

By Chris LaMorte - May 7, 2008

Sustainability meets style in Bucktown

10. Mexique

French-influenced Mexican spot opening mid-to-late May in West Town.

11. Carnivale

This Nuevo Latino restaurant ranks among Chicago's most lively dining destinations.

12. Mother's Day Chicago Deals

Mama mia! Treat her to the best brunches in town

13. Table Fifty-Two

Art Smith, Oprah's personal chef, cookbook author and contributor to "O" Magazine, has opened Table Fifty-Two in the former Albert's Cafe & Patisserie.

14. Mercat a la Planxa

This South Loop spot features grilled-to-order tapas from the Catalan region of Spain.

15. Cinco de Mayo at Adobo Grill

A four-night fete features special Mexican menu items, $5 margaritas and a mariachi band (6-9 p.m. Monday).

16. First Look: Sixteen

By Chris LaMorte - February 8, 2008

16 things we loved about Sixteen, and one thing we did not

17. Tallulah

Lincoln Square American bistro from Matt Fisher (the former owner of Bad Dog Tavern).

18. Miss Asia

This below street-level spot is like a culinary survey of the whole of Asia. The largest section of the menu features Thai favorites (one of the owners is also behind the foodie favorite Sticky Rice), but you will find dishes representing the cuisine of China, Cambodia, India, Mongolia, Japan,...

19. Blue Water Grill

B.R. Guest Restaurants, which owns high-profile restaurants in New York City, like Blue Fin, Blue Water Grill, and Ocean Grill runs this Chicago version.

20. Original Rainbow Cone

At the end of the neon rainbow, below the Spanish tile roof and inside the art deco-style beige building, you won't find a pot of gold. But you will find a historic treasure and some tasty treats at one of the South Side's oldest attractions.

21. Devon Seafood Grill

Comfy, contemporary seafood spot in the Gold Coast neighborhood.

22. Park 52

New Jerry Kleiner concept in Hyde Park.

23. El Cid 2

Come to this tiny Logan Square restaurant for homestyle Mexican fare and margaritas galore. House specialties include fish tacos and chile rellenos. In warmer months, a back patio springs to life with strung lights and a bar.

24. Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Adobo Grill Wicker Park

A four-night fete features special Mexican menu items, $5 margaritas and a mariachi band (6-9 p.m. Saturday).

25. Big Jones

Southern-inspired restaurant opened April 9 in the former Augie’s address in Andersonville.