Since 1928, Calumet Fisheries has perched on the northwestern side of the Calumet River, 95th at the bridge. Mark Kotlick, whose dad and uncle bought this small, no-nonsense operation in 1948, remembers, “In the old days that bridge would go up every 10 minutes. My dad would run out there and sell Kayo and little nickel […]
Whether you’re planning a night out for two or an event for hundreds, these local restaurants and caterers will help you make the most of any occasion. Food For Thought For 35 years, Food For Thought’s award-winning catering group has crafted exceptional dining experiences in Chicago’s most renowned venues, from gilded cultural institutions to halls […]
Updated Jan. 22, 2019 Super Bowl time is nacho time. The big game goes with nachos like bagels and lox, or bacon and eggs. There’s something about reaching for a hot, crunchy chip with all the fixins, knowing you don’t have to worry about a double salsa dip. The best nachos have it all in […]
Updated Jan. 22, 2019 Super Bowl time is nacho time. The big game goes with nachos like bagels and lox, or bacon and eggs. There’s something about reaching for a hot, crunchy chip with all the fixins, knowing you don’t have to worry about a double salsa dip. The best nachos have it all in […]
The holidays may be over, but the party has just begun. Winter has come to Chicago (brrrrrr!) and that’s the perfect time to seek out places where you can plop yourself in one spot for the whole evening. Who wants to pay to park (or ride share, or take the El or Metra) more than […]
The dead of winter is a notoriously slow time for the restaurant business. The big holidays are over, and with them the office and family parties, special meals with visiting relatives and kids home from college, and generally all festivities. Valentine’s Day — always chaotic, a one-day winter doldrums reprieve — is on the horizon, […]
The late, great chef Jean Banchet, credited with bringing fine French dining to our corner of the world at his seminal Le Français in Wheeling, was smiling down on the Chicago restaurant world this past weekend. The 16th annual Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence, presented by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, were held at the South Loop’s Venue SIX10 […]
Hot tea gets a month to call its own in January, which is perfect timing given the cold temperatures and snow bomb cyclones. Plus, we’d be shorting hot tea (and your health) by only giving it a day — the warm beverage has so many wide-ranging health benefits that it’s a great idea to work […]
Hot tea gets a month to call its own in January, which is perfect timing given the cold temperatures and snow bomb cyclones. Plus, we’d be shorting hot tea (and your health) by only giving it a day — the warm beverage has so many wide-ranging health benefits that it’s a great idea to work […]
Many of us may be resolving to eat healthier or cook at home more often. While saving money by not eating out can really help the wallet, it can also be more time-consuming to come up with ideas and clean up the messes from big meals. A toaster over is a nice meal prep alternative […]
