Get all you can out of the all-too-short Chicago summer experience by dining outside as often as the weather allows. Even better? Take it up top at some of our new favorite rooftop spaces. (Be sure to check out last year’s list too for even more great spots). Lake breezes, awe-inspiring views, and even a rooftop […]
Get all you can out of the all-too-short Chicago summer experience by dining outside as often as the weather allows. Even better? Take it up top at some of our new favorite rooftop spaces. (Be sure to check out last year’s list too for even more great spots). Lake breezes, awe-inspiring views, and even a rooftop […]
Like any great food city, Chicago’s culinary vibrancy is rooted in an eclectic and dynamic range of food o fferings inspired by cultures around the globe. Our city’s uber-inventive chefs take advantage of the many international grocery stores both in the city proper and Northern suburbs — and so should you. To take a trip around […]
Chicago’s Navy Pier is one of the city’s top cultural destinations, so it hosts many different kinds of people with many different tastes. To satisfy those tastes, the Pier has food-to-go, food to enjoy in a casual atmosphere, and food that’s best appreciated in more refined surroundings. Here are nine of our favorites that are […]
On a warm summer evening in August, 100 strangers gather in Rachael Jones’ backyard for dinner. While they may not know each other, they share the same passion. You might say Jones’ dream was something right out of a Hollywood movie. A sort of “If you build it, they will come” kind of epiphany. Except, […]
Going paleo can be hard. It requires research, diligence, and usually a lot of home cooking. As a personal chef, paleo food blogger, and all-around health nut, I spend most of my days concocting new recipes without gluten, grains or dairy, but full of flavorful ingredients made from happily raised animals and locally grown produce. […]
Is blood thicker than water? For these three multi-generational Chicago restaurant families, it’s all relative. Growing up in the restaurant industry can be a grounding experience. While schoolmates may spend their weekends running around the neighborhood or meeting friends at the mall, restaurant kids are learning how to work the front and back of the […]
A few of this year’s James Beard Awards finalists and past winners share their favorite charities and why they give back. Tony Mantuano, 2005 Best Chefs in America winner “We have supported the Leukemia Lymphoma charity for many years, and it is especially close to my heart because my father passed away from leukemia. We have […]
In spring, a young woman’s fancy turns to brunch. Actually, to be honest, every woman’s — and every man’s — thoughts turn to brunch, each weekend on the regular. Basically, I’m telling you that brunch is essential to modern civilization. Because life is simply better when you’re in a sun-filled room with people you love […]
I don’t know about you, but I’m a bit of a bakery fanatic. Ever since I can remember, I’ve sought out locally owned spots to meet friends for coffee, knock out some computer work, or just indulge whatever daily pastry craving presents itself. Luckily for me and all of you fellow sweets enthusiasts out there, […]
