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Mike Sula
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Food and Drink Writer, Chicago Reader
Chicago
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AI, Inclusion, Advertising and Belonging, Emerging Regions, Equity Technology, Intersectional Feminism, DiversityWine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+ Travel, Hybrid Grapes, Expat Experience.
Homosexuality, LGBT.
Content
By Mike Sula Verified| Chicago Reader Verified Jazmin Flores was born of taco royalty, but the king didn’t always make it easy. “My dad would have us clean tables,” she says. “We gave out food, washed dishes. He would have us remove the stems from the jalapeños. He’d be like, ‘Be careful. Don’t touch your face. Wash your hands.’ Now, when I see the employees do it, they have gloves. I’m like, man, I remember doing that with my little bare hands.”But the cause was noble.
By Mike Sula Verified| Chicago Reader Verified It’s difficult to overstate the influence Albert D’Angelo had on a generation of Chicago cooks. The importance of the New York–based chef, who disappeared shortly after his April 1, 2008, Chicago debut in the Carter H. Harrison Water Intake Crib, two miles into Lake Michigan, easily eclipses that of Trotter, Kahan, Achatz—anyone you can name. “I think he represented this bygone era to my generation of chefs,” says Jeremy Leven.
By Mike Sula Verified| Chicago Reader Verified Jazmin Flores was born of taco royalty, but the king didn’t always make it easy. “My dad would have us clean tables,” she says. “We gave out food, washed dishes. He would have us remove the stems from the jalapeños. He’d be like, ‘Be careful. Don’t touch your face. Wash your hands.’ Now, when I see the employees do it, they have gloves. I’m like, man, I remember doing that with my little bare hands.”But the cause was noble.
Company Info
Chicago Reader
The Chicago Reader is an alternative weekly newspaper that has been a significant part of Chicago's cultural and political landscape since its founding in 1971. It is known for its fearless journalism and strong community ties, initially serving the city's countercultural demographics, including artists, musicians, and activists. The Reader has transitioned from a print-focused model to a hybrid digital and print operation, continuing to provide critical political analysis and cultural criticism. The Reader offers weekly print editions and daily online content, featuring investigative reporting and event listings. It collaborates with freelancers and independent outlets to amplify marginalized voices, supported by initiatives like the Accountability Journalism project. The paper has also published special projects, including a commemorative book celebrating its history. Under new leadership, the Reader emphasizes equity in staffing and coverage, focusing on issues affecting communities of color and immigrants, while remaining community-supported through donation drives and campaigns.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
+1 312-392-2970
Founded: 1971