[10 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]
FamilyFarmed EXPO – March 11 – 13, 2010

Are you interested in the local food movement?  The Chicago Food Whores make an effort to support local farmers and artisanal producers, as well as restaurants that use locally sourced products whenever we can.  If you’ re interested in learning more about local food producers and supporters, the FamilyFarmed EXPO is a great opportunity for you!
The 3-day event will feature lots of different events, from a trade show featuring regional fruit and vegetable farmers, dairy and cheese producers, ranchers and artisanal food producers, to chef demos and seminars featuring some …

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[10 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]
FamilyFarmed EXPO – March 11 – 13, 2010

Are you interested in the local food movement?  The Chicago Food Whores make an effort to support local farmers and artisanal producers, as well as restaurants that use locally sourced products whenever we can.  If you’ re interested in learning more about local food producers and supporters, the FamilyFarmed EXPO is a great opportunity for you!
The 3-day event will feature lots of different events, from a trade show featuring regional fruit and vegetable farmers, dairy and cheese producers, ranchers and artisanal food producers, to chef demos and seminars featuring some …

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[9 Mar 2010 | One Comment | ]
Devon Seafood Grill – EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW of Spring 4-course Chef’s Tasting Menu

It’s that time again!
Devon Seafood Grill is once again offering Chicago Food Whores readers the chance to get an EXCLUSIVE preview of their new Spring 4-course Chef’s Tasting Menu.  CFW readers will get a discount price of $29, and can add specially paired wines for $15.  The menu includes dishes like a strawberry & pistachio salad and a lemon tart, both of which sound light and fresh – perfect for the start of SPRING!
This offer is only available from March 9 – 11 after 4 pm.  You MUST make a …

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[8 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]
Tasting Tuesdays at Maggiano’s Little Italy

Raise a glass for charity! 
Every Tuesday in March, Maggiano’s Little Italy will be hosting “Tasting Tuesdays”.  The event will take place from 4 pm – 7 pm in the lounge/bar area, and each Tuesday will feature a different beverage plus specially paired appetizers. 
This Tuesday, March 9 will feature wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle and Santa Christina.
This event is complimentary, however Maggiano’s will be accepting donations to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 
 
 Maggiano’s Little Italy
516 N. Clark St.
Chicago IL  60610
(773) 644-7700
www.maggianos.com

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[3 Mar 2010 | 2 Comments | ]
Restaurant Week 2010: The Drawing Room

OH JOY!  Restaurant Week FINALLY started!  I decided to hit the ground running and booked a dinner for the very first night of Restaurant Week at The Drawing Room.  This restaurant/lounge has been around for a few years, but admittedly I was initially skeptical about the concept.  Who wants to eat at a club? (The Drawing Room is connected to the club, Le Passage, but has its own entrance).  However, I’d heard rave reviews about the quality cocktails and inventive small plates and took the opportunity to try it. 
Mr. Man …

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[19 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]
Ai Sushi George Washington dollar menu

Hey sushi fans! 
What a FAB deal!  Ai, the sister restaurant to Chicago Food Whores fave Tsuki is having a special $1 promotion in honor of George Washington’s birthday this MONDAY FEB 22.  There are about 20 menu items that will only cost a buck ALL DAY!!!!  Now that’s a Dollar Menu I can get excited about! 
It’s all about the Washingtons, baby!