After quietly opening Goosefoot, his 34-seat spot on Lawrence Avenue, Chris Nugent is now really feeling the love. He earned a few great reviews and then, unexpectedly, beat out Next as Chicago's best new restaurant. He was surprised to get that honor, talks about never dining at Next ("we work"), his experience at Les Nomades, opening Goosefoot in that location since it's close to home and doing it for the passion. "You don’t open a 34-seat restaurant on Lawrence Avenue that’s BYOB to make money." [Grub Street]
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