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Displaying all articles tagged:
Mercadito
Leftovers
Aug. 27, 2013
Jeni’s Splendid Makes Ice Cream for DVF; Who Are the Best Food Bloggers
Plus: Mercadito’s new charity taco, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
Leftovers
July 19, 2013
Brunch at the Musket Room; Milk Bar Opens in Toronto
Plus: Mercadito’s summer tacos, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
Events
May 20, 2013
O Avocado! Mercadito’s Ode To Avocado Cooking Demo/Dinner Tonight & Tuesday
I think that I shall ne’er have seen/an avocado such a lovely green.
By
Michael Gebert
Leftovers
May 13, 2013
Root Hill Burger’s Backyard; Taste of Mexico Dinners at Mercadito
Plus: celebrate Shavuot at Breads Bakery, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
Booze News
Apr. 10, 2013
Of Course There’s a Juice-Cleanse Cocktail Now — And It Sounds Great
Is tequila any healthier if you add kale, cilantro, pineapple and ginger?
By
Amber Gibson
Events
Mar. 28, 2013
Zimmerman and Foss To Make Pintxos at Barcito, Kato To Make Tacos at Mercadito
Guest pintxos and tacos.
By
Michael Gebert
Leftovers
Jan. 10, 2013
GoldBar Gets Even Glitzier; $1 Oysters at the Leadbelly
Plus: lunch at Harding’s, brunch at Mercadito, and more in today’s leftovers.
Openings
Dec. 28, 2012
River North Hop Haus Space To Become Mercadito Late Night Dining Concept
Mercadito group to open in Hop Haus space.
By
Michael Gebert
Leftovers
Dec. 11, 2012
Christmas Stollen at the Lambs Club; Line Cook Wins Latke Festival
Plus: seasonal stollen at the Lambs Club, regional Mexican at Mercadito, and more, in today’s leftovers.
Interviews
Dec. 6, 2012
Ryan Poli Makes Us Lunch and Talks His Plans For European Conquest
Talking with Ryan Poli about Little Market Brasserie.
By
Michael Gebert
Openings
Oct. 16, 2012
Ryan Poli To Head Up Little Market Brasserie for Mercadito in The Talbott Hotel
Ryan Poli’s getting a brasserie to go with his Tavernita.
By
Michael Gebert
Competitions
Sept. 27, 2012
It’s Your Chance to Mix it Up at Double A
The bar is hosting a cocktail competition.
By
J'nai Gaither
Recipes
Aug. 14, 2012
Make Giuseppe Tentori’s Rockfish Taco with Powdered Chicharrones
Giuseppe Tentori shares his August taco of the month recipe with us.
By
J'nai Gaither
Events
July 26, 2012
From the Taco Desk: Mexican BBQ Demo, Midnight Brunch at Mercadito
Learn the secrets of grilling Mexican-style from Chef Patricio Sandoval.
By
Michael Gebert
Openings
May 1, 2012
New Mercadito Restaurant? Yes, But First, a Mercadito Pop-Up, PT
Pop-Up to open in Talbott Hotel as remodeling happens.
By
Michael Gebert
Openings
May 1, 2012
Pecking Order Chicken’s Dose Debut, Bongo Room Opens 3rd, Talbottito
News about Pecking Order, Bongo Room and stuff happening in the Talbott.
By
Michael Gebert
Hannukkah
Dec. 20, 2011
Where to Get Your Hanukkah Eats
Noshes for eight matzo-filled nights.
By
Carly Fisher
L.A. Diet
Dec. 7, 2011
Coolhaus Founder Natasha Case Eats Artisan Marshmallows in L.A. and Guacamole
“The biggest thing for me is texture, making sure it’s right. I know the flavors are good, but you need to make sure it’s smooth and has that good mouthfeel.”
By
Lesley Balla
Neighborhood Watch
Aug. 2, 2011
Hamburger Hop Tickets Go On Sale; Matt Maroni Creates Crispy Falafal Sandwich
Plus: Sample tacos from Ryan Poli at Mercadito, and watch Graham Elliot on Chicago Live!
The Grub Street Diet
July 8, 2011
Big Gay Ice Cream Owner Bryan Petroff Burns His Bagels, Guzzles His Diet Coke
“Sitting on a milk crate in the back of an ice cream truck bouncing up First Avenue is not an easy way to eat a lobster roll.”
By
Jillian Goodman
Slideshow
May 16, 2011
11 Colorful Cocktails to Celebrate Spring
We tracked down the most colorful drinks we could find in Chicago.
By
Nick Kindelsperger
Neighborhood Watch
May 5, 2011
How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the Chicago Way
It is your duty to watch out for bad Mexican food tonight.
By
Nick Kindelsperger
Neighborhood Watch
Feb. 25, 2011
Watch Mexican Cooking Demo at Mercadito; Pay Tribute to Johnny Cash at Big Star
Plus: Terzo Piano hosts porkcentric dinner, and The Publican welcomes Prune chef.
Coming Soon
Feb. 14, 2011
Tavernita Coming Soon to River North
Tarvernita plans to open this summer.
By
Nick Kindelsperger
Closings
Jan. 14, 2011
Patricio Sandoval Closes Mercadito Cantina
The Mercadito empire takes a hit.
By
Daniel Maurer
Slideshow
Dec. 13, 2010
Chicago’s Five Best Pork Dishes
By
Nick Kindelsperger
The Grub Street Diet
Nov. 5, 2010
‘Cocktail Historian’ David Wondrich Sets Punch Aflame in His
“After sipping cocktails all afternoon … beer is just, like, oh hell yes.”
By
Alan Sytsma
Slideshow
Sept. 28, 2010
Chicago Gourmet’s Food Porn
A look at the many foods of Chicago Gourmet.
By
Nick Kindelsperger
Neighborhood Watch
Sept. 20, 2010
Mercadito Celebrates First Year; Zocalo Offers Groupon Deal
Plus: The Southern makes chicken wings, and the French Market hosts a local dinner.
Celebrity Settings
June 4, 2010
Tarantino Gets Treated at Mercadito; Diaz and A-Rod Hit Serafina and the Lion
Plus: Matt Lauer double-dates at Le Caprice, Courtney Love behaves at Monkey Bar, and more, in our complete recap of celebrity sightings.
By
Sally Holmes
Neighborhood Watch
May 25, 2010
Fatty Crab Hosts Memorial Day Pig Roast; Mercadito’s World Cup Taco
Plus: David Wondrick and Don Lee talk polar cocktails, and Mercadito expands hours for the World Cup, in our daily roundup of neighborhood news.
Trends
May 14, 2010
Stop Using ‘Market’ in Your Restaurant’s Name
Mercato, Marketa, Markt, Market Table, Mercadito. Make it stop.
By
Helen Rosner
Lists
Apr. 26, 2010
Chicago’s Best
Picks Chicago’s Best Tacos
The videos feature interviews with owners and the chefs, including loads of gratuitous taco eating.
By
Nick Kindelsperger
User’s Guide
Apr. 8, 2010
Chicago’s Best Flights, From Bacon to Beer to Ice Cream
Not to mention tacos, vodka, pancakes, cupcakes, cheese, guacamole, and of course wine.
By
Nick Kindelsperger
and
Helen Rosner
Taco Loco
Feb. 22, 2010
The World is Conspiring to Make You Eat Tacos Constantly
Big Star and Mercadito both extend their menu availability.
By
Helen Rosner
Taco Loco
Jan. 5, 2010
Moe’s Cantina Opening a River North Outpost
River North gets yet another taco restaurant.
By
Helen Rosner
Neighborhood Watch
Dec. 10, 2009
Michael Bao Huynh Drives On; Boozy Brunch at Mercadito
Plus: Doughnut-muffins in midtown, wine-shop throwdown in Red Hook, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
By
Alexandra Vallis
Neighborhood Watch
Nov. 10, 2009
Michelle’s Kitchen Closes; Bunny Chow Hops Into the LES
Plus: Hot food at the Southwest Porch, and a Buttermilk Channel break-in, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
By
Alexandra Vallis
The Other Critics
Nov. 6, 2009
A Rapturous Rave for Pelago; Various Reasons for Mercadito’s Mediocrity
Bruno might have a new favorite restaurant; Vettel and Tamarkin both dislike Mercadito, but for different reasons.
By
Helen Rosner
The Other Critics
Oct. 23, 2009
In Defense Of Xoco; Quince Finds Its Footing
Plus: Mercadito needs some portion enhancement.
By
Helen Rosner
Menus
Sept. 15, 2009
Mercadito: The Menu
A look at Mercadito’s menu, now in soft-open.
By
Helen Rosner
Openings
Sept. 14, 2009
What To Eat At Mercadito, Opening Thursday
Mercadito Chicago opens Thursday with a taco-heavy menu.
By
Helen Rosner
Delays
Aug. 18, 2009
’Tis The Season For Running Behind Schedule
Hearty and Mercadito Chicago both push back their opening dates.
By
Helen Rosner
Openings
Aug. 11, 2009
Mercadito, Finally?
The long-awaited Mexican restaurant is hiring bartenders.
By
Helen Rosner
Celebrity Settings
Aug. 7, 2009
Dennis Haskins ‘Subdued’ Over Drinks; Katie Couric Eats Italian
See which sparkly people were seen wining and dining in our weekly roundup.
By
Sam Jewler
Outposts
Apr. 29, 2009
Travel Report
New York restaurants open and close in the Hamptons, Miami, and Chicago.
By
Daniel Maurer
Slideshow
Nov. 21, 2008
Eric Ripert Picks Manhattan’s Best Fish Taco
Le Bernardin’s maritime mastermind turns his discerning eye to street food.
By
Alexandra Vallis
Booze News
Sept. 30, 2008
Mercadito in the Clear
The State Liquor Authority has renewed the cantina’s liquor license.
By
Daniel Maurer
CB3
Sept. 26, 2008
Have a Drink at Mercadito
The liquor license is good, for now.
By
Aileen Gallagher
CB Report
Sept. 24, 2008
The Box Gets a Break, But Not Mercadito
CB3 votes on Seymour Burton, Mercury Dime, and Dixon Place.
By
Randi Eichenbaum
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