Make a Date for a Kitchen Counter Table

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Gilt Bar’s highly coveted kitchen counter table seats four to six diners.

Gilt Bar highly coveted kitchen counter table seats four to six diners. (Photo: Gilt Bar) In the 1990s and early 2000s, it was all about getting a chef’s table in the kitchens of Charlie Trotter’s and Tru to watch all the action going [...]

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The Preservation Kitchen Book by Chef Pail Virant

The Preservation Kitchen Book Release Dinner

On Tuesday, April 3rd, Paul Virant will host a dinner at Perennial Virant to celebrate the release of his new book, The Preservation Kitchen.

For $125, you’ll receive a 5 course local and sustainable dinner, featuring Paul’s own preserves, wine pairings, and a signed copy of The Preservation [...]

Barrel-Aged Cocktails Shine on Chicago Menus

The barrel-aging process consists of storing a large batch of the cocktail in oak barrels for a number of months, ranging from six weeks to a year. Its purpose is to improve the liquor over time, adding unmatched flavor, depth and character.

The more intense the ingredients, the more intense the flavors. Such is the [...]