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Modern Middle Eastern restaurant Galit, pioneering farm-to-table fine dining chef Paul Virant, and 41-year former Chicago Tribune journalist and restaurant critic Phil Vettel were among the winners announced at the Jean Banchet Awards in Chicago on Sunday. The Banchets recognize culinary excellence in the city and suburbs. The awards were named for chef Jean Banchet, who opened Le Francais in ...

Chicago Tribune food and arts coverage this week includes year-end entertainment critics' picks and spotlights on Jewish restaurants.

Cuban-inspired ropa vieja beef stew, Ecuadorian jibaritos and more at a new hidden gem in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, Omarcito's.

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