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Michelin adds 3 Chicago restaurants to its guide

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The teasing for Michelin stars has begun. The company says these three restaurants could go on to win Michelin stars or be named to its Bib Gourmand list.

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In Chicago's Little Italy, time is running out

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"Little Italy is no longer a thing,” says one restaurant operator. “It has come and gone.”

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Second City's NYC foray underscores the power of one of Chicago's key exports: comedy

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Exporting comedy, though, is not without its risks.

Clockwise from top left: Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Bill Murray, John Belushi, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Chris Farley
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'The Bear' Effect: How a TV hit is reviving Chicago's gastro-tourism economy

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Before the pandemic, the Windy City's restaurant scene was a global draw. The post-COVID rebound would have been slower were it not for the adventures of one troubled fictional chef.

Jeremy Allen White portrays chef Carmen Berzatto in the hit Hulu series "The Bear."
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