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One Free Night in Chicago: Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, or Charlie Trotter's?
Topo’s a good choice, particularly if you don’t have the opportunity to dine on high-end Mexican cuisine at home It’s a bit more upscale than Frontera, and unlike Frontera, I believe, it takes reservations for...
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why does Frontera grill always run out of Chile Rellenos?
I think that they are using that as an excuse. They are very easy to make and I would think that the cost to make them is below $2.00. It’s a signature dish of Frontera Grill and they might be running out for one of two...
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Try Mezcal Again
It used to be that mezcal was thought of as a poor man’s tequila. No more. Great mezcal is now being imported into the United States.
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Sweet, Sour, Salty, What?
Americans have historically hated bitter tastes, while other cultures loved them. Until now. Chefs are playing with bitter in new ways, and U.S. diners are finally appreciating it.
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Masters of the Bean
Today’s coffee connoisseurs want to be on a first-name basis with their roaster. They want to know not only which country the beans came from but which region, or even which “estate.” They obsess over freshness and brew time and...
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Fronteras Mexican Grill in Alhambra - muy excellente!
After hitting the farmer’s market in Alhambra on Sunday morning, my friend and I stumbled upon Fronteras Mexican Grill on Main Street for lunch. It was almost noon, and I believe they had just opened, so it was pretty empty...
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Mambo Grill/Frontera/Santorini/something else?
seems to get backed up on busy nights, but they may have worked those kinks out by now. Of the three you mention though, Mambo Grill is nothing special. Frontera is quite good if you can work around the reservation policy or are...
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Two Full days of Eating In Chicago - A REVIEW of L2o, Orange, Blackbird, Frontera Grill, Lula Cafe, and The Gage.
in mind that I decided to make my lunch reservations for my two days in Chicago – Blackbird and Frontera Grill. Having heard much of Chef Paul Kahan the influences derived from both his father’s smokehouse and his...
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A Boston hound's Chicago trip recap: Old Town Brasserie, Frontera Grill, Giordano's
, which had a number of relatively modestly priced, good bottles from which to choose. Biggest complaint: the space is deafeningly loud, so conversation was a challenge. Frontera Grill - this place struck me as the culinary...
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Crossing the Frontera for Great Eats
Nice surroundings and deliciously authentic food at Fronteras Mexican Grill.
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Mongolian Grille
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Not Frontera/Frontera
Just in case Vital Information is responding to hurt feelings or legal intimidation because of anything he may have said about Frontera Grill, I would like to go on record saying that I would prefer taking guests to White Castle...
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
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Frontera question
cuisine near downtown, but that accept reservations, include Topolobampo (Rick Bayless’s other restaurant, next door to Frontera Grill); Salpicon, in Old Town; and Adobo Grill, two locations in Old Town and Wicker Park. You...
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