Josh Barnett
Chicago Staff Writer
Raised in Cleveland by a family split between strict vegetarians and meat-eaters, Josh ended up somewhere in the middle. He moved to Chicago after college to swim in Lake Michigan during the summer and skulk around dive bars the rest of the year. He loves the NBA and the Cavs but has forbidden himself from getting too emotionally involved. Talk to him about your favorite hyper-regional potato chips, or better yet, pass him a bag.
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Guide:
Chicago’s New Restaurant Openings
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Guide:
Chicago’s New Restaurant Openings
The new restaurant openings you should know about.
By
Josh Barnett
and
Adrian Kane
on October 16, 2019
Rating Coming Soon
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Review:
River Valley Farmer’s Table
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Review:
River Valley Farmer’s Table
River Valley Ranch Farmer’s Table is a specialty shop and restaurant with great brunch food.
By
Josh Barnett
on October 14, 2019
Rating Coming Soon
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Review:
Budacki’s Drive-In
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Review:
Budacki’s Drive-In
Budacki’s is a hot dog stand in Ravenswood that also serves Crisp’s korean chicken wings.
By
Josh Barnett
on October 14, 2019
Rating Coming Soon
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Review:
Sweet Virginia’s Kitchen
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Review:
Sweet Virginia’s Kitchen
Sweet Virginia’s Kitchen is a small spot in Ravenswood that’s great for a casual weekend breakfast.
By
Josh Barnett
on October 14, 2019
Tortello is a pricey Italian counter-service spot in Wicker Park with perfectly fine pasta.
By
Josh Barnett
on October 10, 2019
CHI
Guide:
20 Chicago Bars Perfect For A First Date
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Guide:
20 Chicago Bars Perfect For A First Date
20 spots to take a first date for drinks and maybe some food.
By
Josh Barnett
and
Sam Faye
on October 2, 2019
Woodlawn Tap is a classic Hyde Park dive serving cheap beer and bar food.
By
Josh Barnett
on October 2, 2019
CHI
Review:
The Long Room
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Review:
The Long Room
The Long Room is a craft beer bar in Lakeview that's great for an early in the game date or catching up with friends.
By
Josh Barnett
on October 2, 2019
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Review:
Rose’s Lounge
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Review:
Rose’s Lounge
Rose's is a cash-only dive bar in Lincoln Park full of dingy couches and character.
By
Josh Barnett
on October 2, 2019
Ipsento 606 is a coffee shop with a full bar that's great for early in the game dates.
By
Josh Barnett
on October 2, 2019
7.9
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Review:
Garifuna Flava
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Review:
Garifuna Flava
Garifuna Flava is a casual Belizean restaurant with great lunch specials and excellent stewed meats.
By
Josh Barnett
on September 23, 2019
