Quick Bites

By Chuck Sudo in Food on Dec 3, 2010 6:20PM

• Mike Sula checks in with an amazing account of Rob Levitt's journey from mado to the Butcher and Larder. [Reader]


• Also in the reader, Grant Achatz kicks off a new feature called "Key Ingredient," in which a chef is given an ingredient to work with, then chooses the next chef and ingredient in the series. [Reader]


• Casting calls for "Masterchef" are being held tomorrow and Sunday at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts (361 W. Chestnut). [The Stew]


• A Midlothian sandwich joint has made a 10-pound meatball sandwich. [Sun-Times]


• Also in the Sun-Times, a detailed account of Hannukah traditions. [Sun-Times]


• Big Star is gonna sell DIY taco kits? Sign us up. [Grub Street Chicago]


• Shin Thompson and Bonsoiree will bring their kitchen to your home. [Bonsoiree, Inbox]


• Carol wallack is closing sola on New Year's Eve and re-opening the space as 'ohana a month later. [Eater Chicago]


• Half Acre is planning a holiday bash they say will eclipse their Craft Beer Week event. [The Feast, Inbox]