We’re trying something new this year. Yes, we know there’s already a highly successfulChicago Restaurant Week in late January/early February, and that February is North Shore Restaurant Month. Those are great events that offer guests special pricing for special menus, and they’re a big hit. But we wanted to put our own spin on it. […]
Tanta isn’t the only Peruvian restaurant in Chicago—Macchu Picchu and Taste of Peru are two that come quickly to mind—but it is certainly the most high profile, and in my mind, the tastiest and most interesting. Chef Gaston Acurio, arguably Peru’s most famous restaurateur and its foremost food ambassador, has partnered with the VBD Group […]
Is your child a budding Giada De Laurentiis or Gordon Ramsay? Do they dream about making three-tiered cupcakes or creating the perfect pot au feu? These days “foodies” are younger than ever, with many kids taking a proactive stance in the kitchen. The accessibility of fresh ingredients coupled with a multitude of entertaining cooking shows and competitions are compelling kids to try their hand at cooking, baking and […]
“Will you marry me?” is the most important question you’ll ever ask. So before you put a ring on it, consider how you’ll set the stage for this ultimate interlude for two, or to celebrate subsequent anniversaries. Book a table at one of these six fine-dining restaurants that serve up all the ingredients needed to […]
Gusto Italiano, a long-time Italian favorite on the Glenview scene, has moved to new digs and the change seems to have inspired the kitchen. Maybe it’s having more room to breathe, or the appealing redo of the old Orange space, but the restaurant was packed on a recent snowy weeknight. A beautiful dark wood bar […]
Looks like mom was right: Breakfast does matter. According to the “Wellness Impact Report*,” kids who eat breakfast tend to have better memory and attention spans, score higher on tests and have less behavioral problems. The flipside of this report is not so rosy: 62 percent of teens say they don’t eat breakfast every day. […]
Let me just put it out there: This is damn good pie. In fact, anything that involves a crust at Hoosier Mama is pretty much guaranteed to be a home run, whether it’s the melt-in-your-mouth Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche ($6/slice; $8.50 with side salad), the adorable and addictive savory hand pies ($3 each; $10 for […]
Last Deep Dish of 2013! Looking forward to reporting all the openings, closings and food and restaurant news in 2014. But for now, here’s what you need to know today: The Micro-Distillery Trend Continues… Rhine Hall Distillery (2010 W. Fulton St., Chicago, 312-243-4313), owned by Jennifer Solberg and her father, Winnetka native Charlie Solberg, is making […]
Meatheads has opened its first in-house designed, stand-alone family restaurant in Lincolnwood. Meatheads CEO/Founder Tom Jednorowicz wanted to maintain many of the family-design elements from their previous stores while including “a few more modern elements, like blending natural wood, masonry and metal.” This fast-casual restaurant is noted not only for the high-quality, 100-percent fresh ingredients, […]
Leonidas Chocolate Café is finally open in their brand new location in Evanston. Owner Marie Douailly is often found behind the counter, pulling the perfect cappuccinos and overseeing the beautiful new space. How we’ve missed their addictively rich hot chocolate, crusty chocolate croissants, Belgian waffles and dessert crepes. Just in time for holiday giving, the […]
