Octopus takes the spotlight on Chicago menus now
A Chicago dining trend elevates octopus from novelty to staple across many new spots. Chefs including Lee Wolen and Doug Psaltis cite better sourcing and home cooking reluctance as drivers, with Spain supplying most octopus and Greek influence shaping menus. The piece weighs ethics and culture in the rising appeal while noting strong continued demand.
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Langer's Delicatessen Defies Decline With Pastrami Milestone
The Los Angeles deli, opened in 1947 by Al Langer, marks 75 years as a lasting Jewish pastrami icon near MacArthur Park. Norm Langer continues running the family business amid rising costs, inflation, and changing neighborhoods, with famed praise from Nora Ephron and Jonathan Gold.
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