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News Wed Oct 15 2008
Mmm, Midweek Links
• Covering the Publican: LTHForum's CG was one of the first through the door, 312 Dining Diva got there after hours, Metromix's first look, The Stew's first bite, Chicagoist's early peek (they'll cover more in-depth later), Yelp's started up, even RateBeer.com has an opinion.
• Michael Nagrant notes the uncanny resemblance the Bristol bears to Mado and a few other places around town, but sees glimmers of hope in the service and an impromptu dish.
• Phil Vettel gives the Bowles-less Avenues four stars. And you can add Avenues' new chef Curtis Duffy to the ever-growing list of blogging chefs. He takes some great foodporn photos.
• Speaking of, Lockwood's Chef Phillip Voss criticized the critics in a recent post; Mike Nagrant shares some thoughts on the matter, and Time Out's Heather Shouse comments.
• Meanwhile, the Accidental Hedonist reflects on how to judge a restaurant.
• Blue Kitchen takes a look at the Field Museum's new exhibit, "Food: a Cultural Journey."
• Watch the exciting adventures of Steak Man!
• B-b-bacon candy!? Sign me up.
• The Local Beet examines the life cycle of eggs.
• David Tamarkin reads the latest crop of cookbooks. He also likes pumpkin spice granola.
• Chicago magazine gets Chef Jimmy Sneed on the Front Burner.
• Chicagoist notes a green Chipotle concept store in Gurnee.
• Can't afford to travel right now? Misty Tosh has a solution: travel via food! (Where have I heard that before?)
• The Travel Channel's Andrew Zimmern interviews Kevin Pang of the Tribune.
• Zagat rounds up its top-rated hot dog stands.
• Psst! Get Vosges chocolates for cheaper!
