Kate Stahl | October 25, 2011 8:00 amChicago has already proven its burger prowess with gourmet spots like DMK and Burger Bar, but, let's face it, we can never have too many burger joints — especially ones that bring even more unique, foodie-friendly, meat-tastic options to the table. And that's exactly what you'll get at Butcher and the Burger (1021 W. Armitage Ave., 773-697-3735), opening tonight in Lincoln Park.Read More
Kate Stahl | September 6, 2011 9:00 amWith the Chicago Gourmet Hamburger Hop coming up on Sept. 23 and grilling weather winding down, I have burgers on the brain, which makes this the perfect time for our Pop 5 burger list, filled with gourmet versions that would taste even better paired with one of last week's Pop 5 craft beers. Bring on the city's best beef on a bun!Read More
Kate Stahl | August 31, 2011 8:00 amWelcome back to Pop 5. Last week we wrapped up our drink series by asking you about your favorite Chicago-made beers, and the results are in. This week, we're moving on to one of my favorite topics: food!Read More
Kate Stahl | March 14, 2011 8:02 amWhile Chicago's favorite holiday, St. Patrick's Day, is officially this Thursday, March 17, many of you probably spent this past weekend celebrating early by swilling copious amounts of green beer while surrounded by drunk people wearing more green than any one person should be allowed. Most Chicago bars had their big parties (i.e. the one day of the year when drinking at 9 a.m.Read More
Kate Stahl | February 24, 2011 8:00 amDMK Burger Bar owners Michael Kornick and David Morton (shown above) are two of my favorite restaurateurs. (Hello, sweet potato fries with lemon Tabasco aioli.) And now the duo is proving their seafood prowess with their newest project: Fish Bar. The new 1,200-foot-space spot will open next door to DMK next month, and considering it will only seat around 30, I'm guessing it will constantly be packed.Read More
Kate Stahl | January 24, 2011 8:03 amThis week, score a free gourmet milkshake, celebrate the snow, then get a Spring preview.
Still haven't hung up your 2011 calendar? Head to DMK Burger Bar (2954 N.Read More
Kate Stahl | December 23, 2010 8:02 amThis year, Chicago's restaurant scene got its just desserts: the Michelin Guide came to town, giving accolades to some of our city's most impressive eateries. But Michelin was only the tip of the culinary iceberg. A host of trends, openings, and amazing dishes made it a great year to eat in Chicago.Read More
Kate Stahl | November 5, 2010 8:00 amThere's a burger resurgence burgeoning in the city. The classic is taking over the contemporary restaurant scene, with contenders like M Burger, Epic, DMK, and Burger Bar battling it out to prove that their burger (and, in a few cases, beer list) is the hippest in Chicagoland. So which spot takes the prize?Read More
Kate Stahl | October 25, 2011 8:00 am
Chicago has already proven its burger prowess with gourmet spots like DMK and Burger Bar, but, let's face it, we can never have too many burger joints — especially ones that bring even more unique, foodie-friendly, meat-tastic options to the table. And that's exactly what you'll get at Butcher and the Burger (1021 W. Armitage Ave., 773-697-3735), opening tonight in Lincoln Park.
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