Nothing says, “I actually put some thought into this” like a personalized gift. So if you’ve erred in the past—then perhaps you should read on. 1. Monogram Plates: Made in Chicago by adorable couple Megan Dalbey and Jason Steffen, Dishique Boutique’s bread and butter are these custom dinnerware pieces; each order is designed just […]
It’s Deep Dish November, and we’re looking at openings, closings, upcoming wine dinners and special events in Chicago and the North Shore. Openings and Closings For every door that closes, another two open! We say goodbye to Benjamin Tapas in Highland Park andEverest Burger in Glencoe, but hello to Naf Naf Grill,Lao Sze Chuan, OMG […]
The A.O.C. Cookbook Suzanne Goin, $35 The James Beard Award-winner is back with a second great book, filled with recipes from her L.A. small-plates restaurant, A.O.C. Lob flavor bombs like Lamb Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Sauce, Mint and Feta; or S’Mores with Caramel Popcorn and Chocolate Sorbet from your own kitchen. The Artisan Jewish Deli […]
The Michelin Man was very, very good to Chicago this year. And while our wonderful North Shore restaurants were snubbed—again—for the coveted stars (No Quince?Restaurant Michael? Oceanique? A travesty!), a number of our neighborhood favorites were singled out as Bib Gourmand winners. Being selected for this category, while not quite as prestigious, is still something […]
Most of us have been to at least one “Cookie Exchange Party” during the holidays, right? Bring a plate of your cookies and leave with samples of everyone else’s. It’s fun, it’s festive, and someone else makes the hot cocoa. What’s not to love? It’s a fairly low-maintenance way to entertain in high-pressure December—unless you’re […]
I’ve been to 27 Live twice. Both times, the meals were enjoyable. Both times, the room was virtually empty. Is that because of the location, just slightly off the beaten path in downtown Evanston (but only two blocks away from the bustling movie mega-plex)? Or perhaps it can be chalked up to the weather, on […]
I’m currently in Hungary, eating my way through all of the Chicken Paprikash I can hold…but that didn’t stop me from pulling together this week’s Deep Dish news before I left town! As we head toward Halloween, there are plenty of options around the North Shore for fun and festivities. Epic Chef Battle at Kendall […]
Grab a fork… it’s Deep Dish time again! I’ve got all the latest goings on and what’s coming up in the food world of Chicago and its North Shore. Royster with the Oyster! It’s the 25th Annual Oyster Fest at Shaw’s Crab House(21 E. Hubbard St., Chicago, 312-527-2722) from October 14 to 18, culminating in […]
This past Halloween, Sarah Stegner followed her daughter, Jaya Nambiar, through their Wilmette neighborhood. As they made their way through the deepening shadows of early evening, she was struck by the feeling of community engendered by this rite. “We were trick-or-treating in a group, with Jaya and her friends Maxine Finks, Owen Merrill and Delia […]
If you’re lucky, you’ve already had the opportunity to sample Chefs Josh Kulp and Christine Cikowski’s market-driven food. They’ve long been faves at the underground-style Sunday Dinner Club (SDC). If you really won the food lottery, you’ve sampled their delectable fried chicken. And since then, you’ve been waiting. And waiting. For the past two years, […]
