http://www.examiner.com/chicago?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:38:24 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-23456-Chicago-Vegan-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Winter-Farmers-Markets-in-Chicagoland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants We get spoiled here in the Chicago area with our many lovely farmer's markets that when they close down for the season, they can leave us feeling a little empty. As opposed to those who live in four season growing areas, our farmer's market season is... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:26:09 GMT Marla Rose - Chicago Vegan Restaurants Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23456-Chicago-Vegan-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Winter-Farmers-Markets-in-Chicagoland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Restaurants-open-Thanksgiving-Day-in-and-around-Chicago-and-takeout-options?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants Overwhelmed with the idea of cooking at home this Thanksgiving? Try these options for dining and carry-out options in Chicago and the suburbs (Call ahead for availability/reservations): DINE-IN (City of Chicago): Dine 733 W. Madison... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:10:18 GMT Emily Szopa - Chicago Dining Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-396-Chicago-Dining-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Restaurants-open-Thanksgiving-Day-in-and-around-Chicago-and-takeout-options?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-1976-Chicago-Cheap-Eats-Examiner~y2009m11d23-TGI-Fridays-Restaurants-open-on-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants Take a few hours away from the family on Thanksgiving and head to your nearest T.G.I. Friday's. The majority of Friday's® 600 restaurants in the U.S. will be open Thanksgiving afternoon (most will open at 4 pm local time, earlier... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:07:46 GMT Jacky Runice - Chicago Cheap Eats Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1976-Chicago-Cheap-Eats-Examiner~y2009m11d23-TGI-Fridays-Restaurants-open-on-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-16783-Chicago-Dessert-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Margies-Candies-Huge-portions-Small-prices?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants Hot fudge addicts, pay attention! You’ve stumbled upon sweet deals at Margie’s Candies. The shop’s chocolate fudge topping tips the scale in favor of out-of-this-world deliciousness. Order the fudge topping with the ice cream to... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:25:23 GMT Riya Aarini - Chicago Dessert Restaurant Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16783-Chicago-Dessert-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Margies-Candies-Huge-portions-Small-prices?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-496-Chicago-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Review-Sepia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants I’d attempted to get in to Sepia at least three times in the past year and a half – and could not secure a reservation unless I was willing to eat at 930 pm. When my friend Rick from viva Las Vegas told me he was coming to town (with notice)... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:43:41 GMT Laura Hansen - Chicago Restaurant Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-496-Chicago-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Review-Sepia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-5123-Chicago-Pizzeria-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Nancys-Pizzeria-review-Nancys-stuffed-pizza-in-Chicago?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants I decided to revisit Nancy's Pizzeria, a Chicagoland pizzeria favorite, after going many years without eating its famous stuffed pizza. The main difference between stuffed pizza and deep dish pizza is the layer of cheese is much thicker in the... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:55:19 GMT Martha Zaborowski - Chicago Pizzeria Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5123-Chicago-Pizzeria-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Nancys-Pizzeria-review-Nancys-stuffed-pizza-in-Chicago?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-10389-Chicago-Restaurant-News-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Chicago-Restaurants-keeping-doors-open-for-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants When it comes to Thanksgiving people divide into two groups. There are those who love preparing and cooking everything from appetizers to dessert. Then there are those who would rather skip the cooking but still enjoy a wonderful meal. This year plenty... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:51:30 GMT Diana Kelter - Chicago Restaurant News Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10389-Chicago-Restaurant-News-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Chicago-Restaurants-keeping-doors-open-for-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-30461-Orland-Park-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d20-A-taste-of-Ireland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants You're relaxing with your eyes closed as you absorb the smells and sounds of an Irish pub on Collins Avenue near the Dublin City University. The atmosphere is warm and the froth on the Guinness is creamy and silky smooth. The bartender, Ann, asks... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:02:15 GMT Cyndi Schneider - Orland Park Restaurant Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30461-Orland-Park-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d20-A-taste-of-Ireland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-18833-Chicago-Restaurant-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Charlies-CharHouse?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants Located in between Schaumberg Regional Airport and O’Hare international at 1180 W Devon Ave Elk Grove Village, is Charlie’s Charhouse. (Yep, you can fly to Ikea and then fly your stuff home). But in between your shopping and flying spree,... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:23:51 GMT Steven Johnson - Chicago Restaurant Photography Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-18833-Chicago-Restaurant-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Charlies-CharHouse?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-29101-Naperville-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Culinary-Comforts-philanthropy-and-free-samples?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry is a 25-year-old organization that aims to fill hungry stomachs in our community. Especially with the holidays around the corner, think about others and consider donating food, money, or your time to the cause.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:52:53 GMT Beverly Tsai - Naperville Restaurant Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29101-Naperville-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Culinary-Comforts-philanthropy-and-free-samples?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-21276-Chicago-Restaurant-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Local-restaurants-toast-the-arrival-of-beaujolais-nouveau?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants Just in time for the holiday season, the much-heralded arrival of the 2009 batch of wine known simply as Beaujolais Nouveau arrives from France. Everyone seems to be biting at the bit to have the first taste, but according to French law, it's... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:05:29 GMT Tracy Evans - Chicago Restaurant Events Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21276-Chicago-Restaurant-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Local-restaurants-toast-the-arrival-of-beaujolais-nouveau?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-12166-Chicago-Brunch-Examiner~y2009m11d18-A-Hearty-New-Brunch-Spot?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants  The Hearty Boys, Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh, are known for their catering company, cookbooks, and "Party Line with the Hearty Boys" on the Food Network. After selling their restaurant HB in Lakeview, the boys are back with their new... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:02:57 GMT Rudy Segovia - Chicago Brunch Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12166-Chicago-Brunch-Examiner~y2009m11d18-A-Hearty-New-Brunch-Spot?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-26220-Arlington-Heights-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Review-of-Yus-Mandarin?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants When the need for Chinese food comes knocking, don’t answer it with just any Chinese restaurant. No, you need some place better, a place with a regal name to go along with this delicious cuisine. What you need is “Yu’s Mandarin”!... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:29:55 GMT Zoran Sopcic - Arlington Heights Restaurant Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26220-Arlington-Heights-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Review-of-Yus-Mandarin?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-17506-Chicago-Fast-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Chicagos-Big-City-Secret-The-Most-Unbelievable-Hot-Dog-Youll-Ever-See?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants Okay, now it isn't a secret that Chicago boasts a fantastic Chicago Style hot dog. We can now boast of the Biggest Chicago hot dog in the world! Watch the video to see more amazing info! The Big Hot Dog weighs an amazing seven pounds and is Big enough... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:15:14 GMT Sabrina Sampson - Chicago Fast Food Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17506-Chicago-Fast-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Chicagos-Big-City-Secret-The-Most-Unbelievable-Hot-Dog-Youll-Ever-See?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-21757-Chicago-Italian-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Pescatore-Palace-a-prize-catch-for-Italian-seafood?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants Serious seafood restaurants in the Chicago area are like the tide.  Some come in with a roar, others go out with a whimper. Many are a shipwreck waiting to happen because they have special needs that aren't always satisfied.  They... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:51:17 GMT Chuck Pecoraro - Chicago Italian Restaurants Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21757-Chicago-Italian-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Pescatore-Palace-a-prize-catch-for-Italian-seafood?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-26862-East-Chicago-Coffeeshop-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Borders-to-host-a-Fancy-Nancy-Splendiferous-Storytime-Event-in-their-Seattles-Best-Cafes?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants For the future coffee lovers of the world comes a great event at Seattle's Best Cafes in Borders Books, Music & More.  Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Storytime will be held this Saturday, November 14 at 11 a.m. and in true Fancy Nancy form, children... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:09:38 GMT Kallay Carr - East Chicago Coffeeshop Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26862-East-Chicago-Coffeeshop-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Borders-to-host-a-Fancy-Nancy-Splendiferous-Storytime-Event-in-their-Seattles-Best-Cafes?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-14998-Chicago-Hot-Dog-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Hot-dog-price-hike-at-Nathans-Famous-on-Coney-Island?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimated that consumers will purchase approximately $22.49 billion worth of hot dogs in 2009. Even in this tough economy, hot dog sales have remained steady in ballparks, airports, and restaurants all over the... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:44:32 GMT Elizabeth SanFilippo - Chicago Hot Dog Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14998-Chicago-Hot-Dog-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Hot-dog-price-hike-at-Nathans-Famous-on-Coney-Island?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-28254-Chicago-Healthy-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m11d2-How-to-Eat-Healthy-at-an-Italian-Restaurant?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants Italian food is full of indulgences: rich sauces, creamy cheese, and a hearty helpings of oil. However, that doesn't mean ALL Italian food is off-limits. In fact, many of these Mediterranean country dishes are quite nutritious. Just keep these... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:26:39 GMT Amanda Wagner - Chicago Healthy Restaurants Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28254-Chicago-Healthy-Restaurants-Examiner~y2009m11d2-How-to-Eat-Healthy-at-an-Italian-Restaurant?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-24438-Evanston-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d15-LuLus-Dim-Sum--and-then-sum?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants Lulu's is a great spot for Evanstonians to enjoy a tasteful, gratifying lunch, or enjoy a casual dinner with a modestly upscale feel. Zagat rated and offering dishes from Japanese, Chinese, and Thai culinary heritages, LuLu's on Davis is in... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:29:49 GMT Alison Cline - Evanston Restaurant Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24438-Evanston-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d15-LuLus-Dim-Sum--and-then-sum?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants http://www.examiner.com/x-26076-Chicago-BYOB-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Urban-Belly-Fares-Well?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants Urban Belly is not your average Asian noodle spot. This Avondale gem manages to excite your palate upon each visit. The fact that it is a BYOB is an added bonus. Chef Bill Kim, formerly of Le Lan, created a casual, communal dining experience that... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:18:28 GMT Leslie Butler - Chicago BYOB Restaurant Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26076-Chicago-BYOB-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Urban-Belly-Fares-Well?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Chicago-Restaurants