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Wicker Park

  1. The Other Critics
    Sula and Bruno Take on The Hubbard Inn; Tamarkin Finds Simple Pleasures atPlus: Vettel eats some airport sushi and likes it.
  2. What to Eat at Cumin, Open Now in Wicker ParkCumin brings Nepalese and Indian cooking to Milwaukee Avenue.
  3. Openings
    Cumin is a-Comin’ to Wicker ParkAn Indian-Nepalese restaurant aims for a mid-March opening.
  4. Quotes
    All That Beer Does Need Somewhere to GoTo Paul Kahan, Big Star’s big contribution to the neighborhood are its clean bathrooms.
  5. Taco Loco
    Tacos A-Go-GoBig Star’s takeout window is now open.
  6. Openings
    Now Open: Gene’s Sausage Shop at Delicatessen Meyer; Big StarA sausage superstore and a taco-and-whiskey stand are born.
  7. Photo Plates
    Photo Plates: Big Star’s Menu, IllustratedA photo tour of the food at Paul Kahan’s new taco joint.
  8. Interiors
    A Look Inside Big StarClose to the restaurant’s opening date, the interior starts to come together.
  9. Marketing Gimmicks
    Hot Wing Shop In Hot Water Over Fake Parking TicketsWing Stop mimics parking tickets with their menus; diners are not amused.
  10. Temporary Closings
    Cafe Bionda Wicker Park Closed For RenovationsThe Wicker Park outlet of the Italian mini-chain will reappear in a few months.
  11. Lists
    Chicago Street Food: The Best Of What Little We’ve GotGourmet praises eight street food options.
  12. Taco Loco
    Wicker Park Taco Stand Update: Julia Child And DIYThe Paul Kahan-Julia Child connection; plus how to DIY your own honky-tonk taco.
  13. Openings
    Hipper, Greener Filter To Open October 1The beloved Wicker Park coffee shop, closed since 2007, is reopening with a greener concept.
  14. Crime
    The Fifty/50 And The Case Of The Missing Skin RagThe Fifty/50 is offering a reward for the return of a stolen smut mag.
  15. Openings
    Everything You Could Ever Possibly Want To Know About The New Blackbird GroupTacos al pastor, grilled fish, and a killer beer-shot-taco deal are all on deck at the old Pontiac Cafe Space.
  16. Secret Menus
    Chaise Lounge’s Super-Secret Complimentary VIP Course Can Be YoursJust say the secret password to get a free dish at Chaise Lounge.
  17. openings
    Pannekoeken Cafe Expanding to Wicker Park
  18. Openings
    Division Ale House Opens TonightThe Wicker Park Irish pub prepares to open its doors.
  19. Openings
    On the Menu at Division Ale House: Irish Nachos and Corned Beef Spring RollsWicker Park’s newest Irish pub has a menu full of slightly off-kilter, Celtic-inspired fare.
  20. Signage
    Tag, You’re It: The Violet Hour’s New LookAn 80’s-style wall of graffiti is underway on the wall outside the Wicker Park lounge.