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New on the scene

1. New on the scene Icon-mmx-pick

By Chris LaMorte and Terri Mooney - August 29, 2007

The buzz on new and upcoming Chicago restaurant openings

Smokin' Chicago BBQ

2. Smokin' Chicago BBQ

We've got your barbecue hot spots in time for summer

Organically challenged

3. Organically challenged

By Metromix staff - May 14, 2008

Does organic junk food really taste better? We find out

Chicago barbecue bonanza

4. Chicago barbecue bonanza

Set your grill to thrill with 10 Chicago barbecue essentials

BYOB + BBQ = MMM

5. BYOB + BBQ = MMM

By Emily Hiser Lobdell - May 13, 2008

Don't come to these Chicago barbecue spots empty handed

6. Taste of 'Check, Please!' Icon-mmx-pick

WTTW - 5400 N. St. Louis - Chicago (North Center / Sauganash)

Meet host Alpana Singh and sample fare from 30 restaurants featured on the PBS dining show. Includes beer, wine and soda, performances by the Joe Valentino Band and Vanessa the Belly Dancer, a silent auction, a raffle and a gift bag.

Chicago Suburbs

7. Chicago Suburbs Icon-mmx-pick

Our guide to eating and drinking around the 'burbs

8. Tango Sur 4

3763 N. Southport Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)

This storefront BYOB restaurant is a meat lover's dream, grilling large cuts of Argentinian beef topped with chimichurri. Argentinian appetizers include deep-fried empanadas stuffed with beef, chicken or ham and cheese.

ZED451

10. ZED451 4

739 N. Clark St. - Chicago (River North)

No gauchos required for this global update on the all-you-can-eat steakhouse.

Green City Market eats

12. Green City Market eats

Snack while you shop at Chicago's favorite seasonal market

Restaurant reviews

13. Restaurant reviews

Restaurants A-L

Wine and barbecue: a saucy pair

14. Wine and barbecue: a saucy pair

By Emily Hiser Lobdell - May 13, 2008

Look beyond beer when it comes to your meaty faves

15. Carnivale 3 1/2

702 W. Fulton St. - Chicago (Warehouse District)

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

Mado

16. Mado 3

1647 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)

Localvores and carnivores are going to want to check out this rustic, fairly inexpensive trattoria in Wicker Park's former Bacello's address.

First Look: Zed451

17. First Look: Zed451

By Chris LaMorte - May 7, 2008

Loud. Flashy. Decadent. Expensive. But you know what? Also fun.

18. Old Town Brasserie 3 1/2

1209 North Wells St. - Chicago (Old Town)

This Old Town brasserie is now open; the market is slated to debut in March.

Life after 'Top Chef': Where's Dale?

19. Life after 'Top Chef': Where's Dale?

By Chris LaMorte - March 11, 2008

Levitski is still planning the restaurant of his dreams (with the help of a few of his TV pals)

First Look: Mado

20. First Look: Mado

By Chris LaMorte - May 7, 2008

Sustainability meets style in Bucktown

21. Veerasway 2 1/2

844 W. Randolph St. - Chicago (Warehouse District)

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

22. Powerhouse Restaurant and Bar 3 1/2

215 N. Clinton St. - Chicago (West Loop)

This restaurant and bar is located in the The Powerhouse, the historic Near West Side Beaux Arts-style building near the Ogilvie Transportation Center.

Mercat a la Planxa

23. Mercat a la Planxa 4

638 South Michigan Ave. - Chicago (South Loop)

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

24. Brasserie Ruhlmann SteakHouse 3

500 W. Superior St. - Chicago (River North)

This splashy new eatery has opened in the former Montgomery Ward & Co. headquarters in River North.

25. Sepia 4

123 N. Jefferson St. - Chicago (West Loop)

Stylish contemporary American spot in the Warehouse District.