Goodbye, 2020, and good riddance. No one will be sorry to see you go. But as terrible a year as it was for world health, American politics, and climate change crises, I will admit begrudgingly that there was one silver lining amid the misery: people were inspired (by necessity, yes, but still) to cook for […]
Goodbye, 2020, and good riddance. No one will be sorry to see you go. But as terrible a year as it was for world health, American politics, and climate change crises, I will admit begrudgingly that there was one silver lining amid the misery: people were inspired (by necessity, yes, but still) to cook for […]
Looking for the perfect gift to give your favorite food lover? Here’s our 2020 foodie gift guide, packed with our favorite culinary sweets and treats to gift this year. For The Chocoholic: Vosges Chicago’s Chocolate queen Katrina Markoff is back with an inspiring new chocolate healer collection ($80) for the holidays. Powerful, energetic plants and […]
ICYMI, 2020 has been a doozy. Add a little extra cheer to this tough year with our boozy gift recommendations. Billecart-Salmon Holiday Champagne Trio Champagne is an obvious choice to celebrate the festive season, and family-owned Billecart-Salmon is known for producing some of the most elegant and best value champagne out there. This year, they’ve […]
Mari Katsumura, executive chef at Chicago’s Michelin-starred Yūgen, grew up in a restaurant family. Her parents ran the lengendary Yoshi’s Café in Lakeview and Mari and her brother Ken grew up right above the restaurant. Here, Mari shares some of her favorite holiday food traditions and plans for Yūgen. What were some of your favorite childhood holiday meals? […]
Shake up your usual holiday cookie routine with these festively hued, gluten-free goodies from Yūgen’s executive chef Mari Katsumura. You can follow Mari on her Instagram @mari.katsumura. “These gluten-free matcha white chocolate chip cookies are offered in our grab-and-go store and people seem to really, really love them. It’s just a little twist on something […]
The holidays are all about indulging your sweet tooth. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a more secluded Thanksgiving at home, check out these delicious holiday-themed pastries you can order to go from our favorite Chicago restaurants. Aya Pastry For both Thanksgiving and Christmas, pastry chef Aya Fukai of Aya Pastry has plenty […]
Thanksgiving has always meant “home-cooked meal” to me…until this year, when it turns out virtually every meal for the last eight months has been cooked at home, and I am more than ready to cede control. I love my family, and I love to cook, but I am not just a little burnt out — […]
In late October, when Covid-19 cases surged and updated restrictions were announced, we wondered how local businesses would continue to survive. After months of barely making ends meet with capacity limits and outdoor dining, the restrictions on indoor dining combined with winter months and darker hours, are putting a new level of stress on the […]
Here are five recipes that are not only healthy and wholesome but also delicious — and they look great on a holiday table.
