Big Names Come On Strong With New Projects

Goose Foot

 

Goose Foot

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

GQ Honors Aviary, Ignores Other Chicago Bars

by: 312 Dining Diva Chicago, IL, United States

Aviary Old Fashioned photo via slowcocktails.squarespace.com.

It’s cool that Grant Achatz’s The Aviary has garnered props left and right since opening earlier this year. For more about Steaks see: CHICAGO’S BEST STEAKS & STEAKHOUSES So, I’m not shocked at all that GQ [...]

Big Names Come On Strong With These New Projects

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

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

 

There have certainly been attempts such as with the recently shuttered Tribute—which only lasted a few months—but nothing has come close to what Ryan McCaskey is doing at Acadia. The seasoned chef has worked with [...]