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. They looked like they were working at a fancy barbecue joint. They were also playing rock tunes while the lighting was dim, another strange juxtaposition. I have no problem with more casual places, but my very initial...

Looking for a fun place for a group of six that has round tables and good barbecue in central Chicago. Thanks

of months ago we were notified in our association newsletter that a law has been enacted that prohibits the use of charcoal or propane barbecues on decks, balconies and patios with less than 10 feet of clearance from a...

Nice is a relative term , I would call the Char Broil electric grill the “one that sucks the least”. The basic "patio caddie" is rated at 110V/1680 W and costs about $200. It does NOT get as hot as a basic built in...

I do hope to go there someday; sadly, my husband associates that particular restaurant with an unhappy personal experience, so he doesn’t go there.

Barbecue method is of American origin, being associated with the legendary conquest of the West. The word probably comes from the Haiti-an barbacoa, meaning grill, but some attribute its origin to the French de la barbe a la que...

, a tomato/fennel number with the kind of pale-pink, hard, flavorless freightcar tomatoes I associate with supermarkets in January. And they substituted dried tomatoes for fresh on the pizzetta without notice (probably a...

A Voce is definitely not stuffy. The problem I found there is an insanely high noise level when the room is full. However, during the warm weather months, you can escape that by dining on their outdoor patio. I agree completely...

and the barbecued squid salad where the squid seems to always be perfectly cooked and tender. Love their carrot salad as well. This is still a great bargain place. Chez Papa is wonderful but now difficult to get into. The...

on the walls, and an inviting patio out back. My multi-grain Belgian waffle came dusted with confectioners sugar; I topped it with fresh blueberries and strawberries. I might have wanted it with a crispier crust, but I think...

fried clams that I don’t see on the menu. They were really lightly done and very nice, maybe they’re a special. Also those arancini are really good and worth checking out, esp. now that the patio is open.

— 25 charcoal briquettes (8 in a ring on the bottom, 17 scattered randomly on the lid) will give you 45 minutes at 350 degrees. I realize that these are nowhere near as fun as having a full blown open hearth in your...