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Luke's Lobster

Craving a summer vacation? This New York chain (and Rumble competitor) is now serving its Maine-style lobster, crab and shrimp rolls at picnic tables along Bethesda Lane.

Mayfair & Pine

Tablehopper's Late-Night Eats

Marcia Gagliardi has just released a new iPhone app that plots out 100 options for late-night dining in this option-poor city, listing both hours and favorite dishes.

Big Jones

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Manresa

Soup Junkie

Big

This three-month-old bar, which is as minuscule as the name ironically suggests, has no regular hours. No telephone number. No menu. Merely a couple of bartenders mixing custom drinks based on your specifications (liquor, fruit, flavor profile). To see if Big is open, check if the lantern above the door is lit.

Pal's Takeaway

Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant

Katsu

A recent visit to this 25-year-old North Side gem reminded us why it continues to lead the Chicago sushi pack. We plucked slices of pristine seafood from a giant ice sphere (frozen in a balloon) and devoured a chilled salad of crab and cucumber--both designed as cool relief for the unseasonably hot day. Click here to see our previous coverage.

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Reunited With Lambrusco At Macchialina | Miami

Lambrusco has reemerged, ready to cast aside its image as sappy wine-cooler fodder. The sparkling Italian wine is featured on the menu at the new Macchialina Taverna Rustica, the latest from the people behind the Pubbelly restaurants.

Harry's Pizzeria

Chef Manny Sulbaran now offers a weekday main-course special ($18) on the menu, in addition to the daily soup and pizza specials. Recent specials have included: "frito" pork with mojo and calabaza hash.

A Clay Planter Keeps Herbs Fresh

Avoid withered summer plants with the unique irrigation system of the clay planter pot from Joey Roth.

Clear Armagnac Makes A Killer Sidecar

Make a take on a Sidecar cocktail with a new category of clear Armagnac.

The White Chevy Suburban Cocktail Recipe

The White Chevy Suburban from Paul Sanguinetti, Ray's and Stark Bar, Los Angeles

Bia Bar & Grill

Bow & Truss Lets Sherry Shine | Los Angeles

Sherry cocktails at Bow & Truss.

Farm Stay Vacations

Next vacation, stay on a bucolic farm for relaxation, incredibly fresh food and a little dirty work. Read more!

Now Open: Bloom In Wynwood

The restaurant in the Dorissa of Miami building in Wynwood is now open, and ready to showcase Asian and Latin American dishes by Nobu and Makoto alums.

Koval Sunchoke Brandy | Chicago

Sunchoke brandy, a new limited-edition release from Koval Distillery. 

Jojo's Sriracha Is An Artisanal Take | New York City

Heat up your burger this summer with a squeeze of Jojo's excellent Sriracha.

Soleto Trattoria & Pizza Bar

Chef Sascha Lyon is bringing southern Italian cooking to Downtown with this just-opened restaurant.

Socarrat Paella Bar

The Southern Mac & Cheese Store

This mac and cheese destination (from the crew behind The Southern in Wicker Park) has closed.

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Emmanuel Fimbrez, most recently pastry chef at Saison, has joined executive chef Jesse Mallgren up in Healdsburg. In keeping with the times, his opening dessert menu includes buckwheat crepes.