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 Tuesday, May 1 World-famous chefs, mixologists and food talent are flying into Chicago this weekend to celebrate "The Oscars of Food" on Monday. Here's how to skip the lines and party like Grant Achatz, Stephanie Izard, Rick Bayless and more. |
| Check out this extensive list of restaurants through out the city offering a dish, several dishes or even an entire menu of Beard-inspired dishes. The Awards gala is Monday night. |
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| Still ready to chow down after a weekend of James Beard action? Be sure to follow Chicago Tribune's Food Bowl, a three week food festival dedicated to the city coming in August. |
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| We're exploring Chicago's best bars, from beer and cocktails to wine and snacks. We'll be checking in with storied bartenders and owners, trying drinks, even recommending best times to visit and get a sense of local flavor. Check back every day in May for a new (or old!) bar to add to your must-visit list. |
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| Combine CBD with caffeine, and the effects could be complementary, or that's the idea behind Hellion Coffee's new CBD-infused cold brew. |
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| In a town known for its plethora of sausage, Chicago's best new offering contains no meat at all. |
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| The latest iteration of Next is dedicated to France's nouvelle-cuisine movement, with an intent to capture its rules-shattering zeitgeist. |
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| Court documents filed in July 2017 describe a June 4 attack against Alexa Welsh by ex-husband Jake Bickelhaupt, in which he hit her on the head with a bottle. |
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