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The Chicago Traveler

December 13th, 2007

Spiaggia

At the intersection of Oak Street and Michigan Avenue, where Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and all its great shopping begins, corporate businesspeople and Gold Coast foodies take in the breathtaking view offered by Chef Tony Mantuano’s Spiaggia. The sights inside aren’t so bad either with marble accents, plush fabrics, beautiful chandeliers, and stunningly white tablecloths. And […]

By Matt B -- 1 comment

December 12th, 2007

Hot Chocolate

One of my favorite dishes of the season is potato latkes. These shallow-fried cakes of grated potato can be topped with anything from sour cream to applesauce, and are commonly associated with Eastern European and Jewish cuisine. Chef Mindy Segal from Hot Chocolate loves them too, but despite all her culinary expertise, she’ll still admit […]

By Matt B -- 3 comments