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Criminal defense atty, counsel at Reed Smith. Food writer @chicagomag. Cocktails. Oysters. Old Books. Catdad. Boyfriend: @rsaeks. foodieanthony@gmail.com
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The Second Annual Martini Expo Lands in Chicago

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By Anthony Todd
| Chicago Magazine Verified
Last fall, I wandered the halls of Brooklyn’s Industry City in a half-drunken awe; I’d never seen so many great bartenders in one place, all cranking out their best variations of the most classic of all cocktails: the martini. I was at Martini Expo, and it was one of the best cocktail events I’d ever experienced. This year, the expo is coming to Chicago, and I sat down with organizer (and cocktail writer extraordinaire) Robert Simonson to learn more.
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Arla Brings Japanese and Mediterranean Cuisine to the Gold Coast

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By Anthony Todd
| Chicago Magazine Verified
I’ll go out on a limb and say that when Fred’s, the restaurant inside the former downtown location of Barney’s, closed back in 2020, no serious food lovers had any particularly strong feelings about it. The restaurant, while serviceable, was more of a see-and-be-seen spot for high-end shoppers than a culinary destination. However, the high point was the amazing space — it was bright and airy with great views. Now, it’s about to be home to Arla (15 E.
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Mariela Offers a Fresh Take on Seafood

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By Anthony Todd
| Chicago Magazine Verified
For the past month, Loop diners have been packing into Mariela, the bright, beachy seafood spot in the StayPineapple hotel (1 W. Washington St.). The Mariela team is hardly new to Chicago dining — Zubair Mohajir, David Mor, and Rishi Kumar are running the show, and between them, they’ve got their fingers in places like Lilac Tiger, Coach House, Mirra, and other buzzy spots. The space has been totally transformed from the eclectic and hard-to-navigate Atwood Café to a much more luxe, relaxed vibe.
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