Chicago Chefs

Move Over, Iron Chef: Chicago Culinary Stars Tackle 'Green' Challenge

Brett Ashley McKenzie | Posted 07.26.2009 | Chicago

Six of Chicago's top chefs prepared three dishes using fresh local ingredients from the Green City Market. Picture "Iron Chef" judged by a crowd of appreciative Chicagoans, and you'll have some idea.

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Another Chicago Top Chef?

The Stew | Joe Gray | Posted 10.12.2008 | Chicago

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Eater.com, a NY-based site on restaurants and the bar scene, reports that Radhika Desai, executive chef of Between Boutique Cafe and Lounge in Wicker ...

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Spring, Green Zebra Chef Shawn McClain Opening In Vegas

Dish | Penny Pollack and Jeff Ruby | Posted 10.04.2008 | Chicago

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Shawn McClain, the forward-thinking chef/partner behind Spring, Green Zebra and Custom House, is hopping on the Las Vegas gravy train, Dish reports. ...

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El Bulli Chicago-Style

Flora Lazar | Posted 09.25.2008 | Chicago

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If you've tried unsuccessfully to get a reservation at Spain's legendary El Bulli restaurant, dubbed by list makers as the best restaurant in the world, you're probably not alone. Now, however, you can stay in Chicago and still get a great taste of desserts El Bulli style at Nomi.