Giuseppe Tentori, 2012 Chef of the Year Jean Banchet Awards

Giuseppe Tentori

Giuseppe Tentori Wins Chef of the Year Award`

Here are the nominee’s and winners of  the 2012 event.

Chef of the Year Ryan LaRoche, NoMI Dan Pancake, Autre Monde Giuseppe Tentori, GT Fish & Oyster <<< WINNER Andrew Zimmerman, Sepia

Pastry Chef of the Year  Bryce Caron, Blackbird Meg Galus, NoMI Amanda Rockman, The Bristol <<< WINNER Cindy Schuman, Sepia

Chef-de-Cuisine  Dave Beran, Next  Sean [...]

MJ Steakhouse’s ‘Secret’ Menu Item . . .

Michael Jordan's Steak House Dinner Menu

The Killer B at Michael Jordan's Steak House (Photo: Michael Jordan's Steak House)

And speaking of Michael Jordan’s Steak House,the Mag Mile resto has just introduced a secret, off-menu, late-night special.

For more about Steaks see: CHICAGO’S BEST STEAKS & STEAKHOUSES

They’re calling it the Killer B—which is available by request only and served [...]

Roka Akor Adds New Lunch Items to Menu

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With the New Year well underway, Roka Akor (456 N. Clark St.) – River North’s stylish steak and sushi restaurant – is pleased to announce an assortment of exciting new items on its lunch menu. Executive Chef Ce Bian’s new lunch menu offers Robata Grilled Prime Beef Filet (6oz) with Green Onion and Truffle Jus [...]

Henri Announces New Chef’s Indulgence Tasting Menus

Chef Dirk Flanigan and the Henri  invite diners to indulge in  the launch of a new Chef’s Indulgence tasting menu.

This year, Executive Chef Dirk Flanigan and the Henri team invite diners to indulge in unique flavors and innovative preparations with the launch of a new Chef’s Indulgence [...]

“Toast for Tuesdays” at ZED451

New Weekly Wine Night Features Half-Price Bottles 

Tuesday Evenings 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m ZED451 offers an enticing reason to toast on Tuesday nights. A newly launched wine night, “Toast for Tuesdays,” is now taking place every week at the River North restaurant and lounge. The select list [...]

Valentine’s Day Dining at Elate

Elate Restaurant Chicago

Elate Restaurant Chicago

Three Course Prix Fixe with Optional Wine Pairings    

Tuesday, February 14 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

$55 three course menu $85 three courses [...]

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Chris Nugent’s dish of Angus beef, heirloom carrots, goosefoot, cumin and shallot jus, served at Goosefoot. 

When it comes to fine-dining establishments, no one ever mentions the South Loop. The neighborhood’s got it covered when it comes to sports bars and brunch spots, but it misses the mark on upscale cuisine.

For [...]