Akahoshi Ramen, the new restaurant from Mike Santinover, opened recently in Logan Square to grassroots fanfare that few restaurants receive. It is ultimately the culmination of a deep-rooted culinary passion. It shows.
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Read MoreSmoque Steak has done something rare: it has put a new spin on an old concept and stuck the landing. It understands its own concept and infuses it throughout the menu and the restaurant. It is one of the best new openings in the city this side of Covid.
Read MoreWhat Houndstooth has to offer is more than a great meal. It should be destination dining for anyone living or traveling through Benton Harbor.
Read MoreRose Mary is the real deal. Its menu is original and growing and it is clearly a personal expression of Joe Flamm. His influence is everywhere but not overwhelming, and the restaurant feels established despite just opening. It is the perfect spot to forget the pandemic for a few hours and, ultimately, to move on.
Read MoreThe best thing about The Big Day is that it is easy to cherry pick and create a mixtape of the best tracks. That is also the worst thing about it: there is too much filler and not enough consistency.
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