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, Mar 1, 2012
This week's food and drink events
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, Dec 14, 2011
Top picks for New Year's Eve dining
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, Nov 15, 2011
Beyond the bitters: last night's "Manhattan Experience"
The results of last night's "Manhattan Experience," a cocktail mix-off.
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, Nov 9, 2011
Ready, set, roll your eyes: It's Michelin Guide time
Le sigh: French tire maker Michelin dropped its 2011 Bib Gourmand list this morning.
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Best newly minted (if loosely defined) neighborhood for destination dining
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, Feb 24, 2011
This Week's Food and Drink Events
An Oscar viewing party, a celebration of chicken wings, a whiskey dinner, and more.
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, Feb 3, 2011
Valentine's Day Specials
Where Cupidity reigns
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, Dec 13, 2010
In Print: the West Town Tavern Cookbook
Susan and Drew Goss of West Town Tavern publish their own cookbook, and John Drury's 1931 guide
Dining in Chicago
can be downloaded for free.
by Mike Sula
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, Oct 27, 2010
This Week's Food and Drink Events
A candy lecture, a seafood dinner, a mezcal tasting, and more.
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, Feb 20, 2008
Heads Up: This week and beyond
This week's talks and tastings.
by Julia Thiel
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, Oct 18, 2007
Heads Up: This week and beyond
This week's talks, tastings, and special events.
by Julia Thiel
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, Apr 27, 2007
Can you bake a blueberry pie?
The West Town Tavern cohosts a blueberry pie contest.
by Martha Bayne
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, Jan 12, 2007
Fried chicken chat
Fried chicken this winter at West Town Tavern.
by Martha Bayne
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