In Other Media - Restaurants 3/17/04
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Chicago Sun-Times, March 17, 2004
Chicago Magazine reports that four of the five nominees for the Beard Award "Best Chef: Midwest" category are from Chicago, including Sandro Gamba (NoMi), Paul Kahan (Blackbird), Michael Kornick (mk), and Tony Mantuano (Spiaggia). Tru was nominated for the Outstanding Service award.
This week’s Food section also contains listings of upcoming wine tastings, and an interview with Jesse DuMain, the new executive chef at Va Pensiero (formerly Crofton on Wells).
Chicago Magazine, April
Chicago Magazine finds Forest Park’s La Piazza a surprise, but is disappointed with the new Downers Grove member of the Carlucci family. As part of the “Chicago Favortie for Kids” cover story, the magazine recommends its favorite restaurants for kids – ranging from likely favorites (Walker Brothers, Mity Nice Grill), to off the beaten path (Flo, Ina’s), to the frankly surprising (Ambria). There are new listings for Amarind (good Thai) and Aria (“very good” global fusion in the Fairmont Hotel), as well as updates for Heat, Merlo, Shaw’s Crab House, and Vong’s Thai Kitchen.
Chicago Reader, What’s New
The Chicago Reader reviews Jacky Pluton’s ambitious, eponymous new restaurant, the theatrical Moto, and Koi, an Evanston Chinese/sushi restaurant. They also eat their way through Lakeview, visiting venues from Arco de Cuchilleros to the local Chipotle.
