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Perennial Virant Closes, To Get Fresh Concept From New Boka Partners

Chef Paul Virant is out, and Ryan See and Dan Warren will reopen the restaurant in the spring.

14 Chefs Chase the Perfect Meatball at Battle of the 'Balls in March

The battle brings together chefs Chris Pandel, Paul Virant and more for a good cause at Formento's.

Lincoln Park »

5 Ways To Celebrate Valentine's Day in Lincoln Park

Skating at Lincoln Park Zoo and eating farm-to-table on the edge of a pond are among the ideas.

Zagat Chicago Names 2014's '30-Under-30'

The popular guidebook lists the city's up-and-coming culinary superstars.

Chef Dean Zanella's Family Tragedy Brings Foodie Community Together to Help

Proceeds from a March 31 dinner at Hot Chocolate will go to a fund for Zanella's newborn twins.

Lincoln Park »

Chicago Restaurant Week: 17 Lincoln Park Restaurants Offer Special Menus

The chef at Balena said the restaurant brings back "greatest hits" dishes from the year.

Beard Awards: Kahan Ties for Best Chef, Izard Also Honored

Paul Kahan tied with New York's David Chang for Outstanding Chef. Stephanie Izard was tops in the region.

Key Ingredient Cookoff Comes to Bridgeport Art Center

Chicago chefs to surprise diners with unusual ingredients at "festival of culinary curioisities."

Lincoln Park »

Perennial Virant Sous Chef Will Cook at Kentucky Derby

Carlo Lamagna, soon-to-be chef at Benny's Chop House, is in the finals of a national seafood contest.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.