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Kayla Samoy

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Bonus photo of my porch goose Liam Geeson dressed up in his new outfit

April 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Kayla Samoy

@kaylasamoy.bsky.social

And in case you missed it, here are the winners of the Readers’ Choice Food Awards

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Readers' Choice Food Awards winners: 10 restaurants, bars, bakeries and more that impressed Chicago in 2024

After thousands of votes, here are the 10 winning restaurants, bars and more in the 13th edition of the Tribune Readers’ Choice Food Awards.

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March 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Kayla Samoy

@kaylasamoy.bsky.social

Plus, we have a bonus story online featuring a map of all our Food Awards winners since the start

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Chicago Tribune Food Awards winners map: All the places we've honored since 2011

Here are all of the Chicago Tribune Readers’ Choice and Critic’s Choice Food Awards winners since 2011.

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March 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Kayla Samoy

@kaylasamoy.bsky.social

Then @zareensyed.bsky.social gives us a snapshot of a late night at a new cafe in Lombard, as people gathered during Ramadan for the early morning meal known as suhoor, or as it’s referred to in Urdu, sehri.

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Sehri scenes at Cafe Bethak in Lombard: Samosa chaat, card games and chai during an early morning in Ramadan

You never really know what to expect at a chai cafe open until 4 a.m. on a busier-than-usual street in suburban Lombard during Ramadan.

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March 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Kayla Samoy

@kaylasamoy.bsky.social

And finally a look at the new season of "Top Chef" by @radbrowndads.bsky.social

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These 3 Chicago chefs compete on the new season of ‘Top Chef’

New for the winner this year, alongside a $250,000 cash prize, is the opportunity to present at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago on June 16.

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March 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Kayla Samoy

@kaylasamoy.bsky.social

Plus, a guide to St. Patrick's Day restaurant and bar specials by @samanthanelson.bsky.social

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Guide: Chicago restaurants and bars with St. Patrick’s Day specials

Bars and restaurants are getting into the spirit by serving traditional food and hosting bashes with riverfront views and bottomless drinks.

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March 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Kayla Samoy

@kaylasamoy.bsky.social

And news of a local James Beard America’s Classics award winner by @zareensyed.bsky.social

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South Side icon Lem’s Bar-B-Q wins a James Beard America’s Classics award

Among the six honorees from across the country is the oldest Black-owned barbecue restaurant in Chicago, Lem’s Bar-B-Q.

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March 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Kayla Samoy

@kaylasamoy.bsky.social

Plus, a helpful guide to Lent restaurant specials from @samanthanelson.bsky.social

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Lent restaurant specials: 20 places for fish fries, pepper and egg sandwiches and seafood dinners in Chicago

These fish fries, pepper and egg sandwiches and seafood dinners are so good, you might want to stop in even if you’re not forgoing beef for Lent.

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March 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Kayla Samoy

@kaylasamoy.bsky.social

To where to get Mardi Gras and Carnival specials

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Fat Tuesday 2025 guide: 26 spots for Mardi Gras and Carnival specials in Chicagoland

Fat Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent, is celebrated as Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnival in Brazil, but you don’t need to travel to get a taste of the fun.

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February 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM

Kayla Samoy

@kaylasamoy.bsky.social

And everything you need to know for Fat Tuesday from @samanthanelson.bsky.social, from a paczki guide...

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Chicago paczki guide 2025: Where to get the decadent pastries for Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday

These local bakeries are celebrating Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday by serving up a mix of classic and novel spins on paczki.

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February 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM

Kayla Samoy

@kaylasamoy.bsky.social

Then @radbrowndads.bsky.social takes us to Devon Avenue with the stars of Hulu's "Deli Boys." They talk about the food, the show, and depictions of their communities in American comedy.

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‘Deli Boys’ on Devon Avenue: How Ali’s Nihari became a favorite spot for actors on the Hulu show

While Hulu’s “Deli Boys” was filming in Chicago, some stars of the show became regulars at Ali’s Nihari on Devon Avenue.

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February 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Kayla Samoy

@kaylasamoy.bsky.social

Lots of great restaurant news in this story from @louisachu.bsky.social, starting with a look at the latest Carnitas Uruapan location.

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