Let’s talk about last meals. You know, the one where you no longer have to worry about calories and cholesterol. If I could eat anything with no fear of digestive repercussion, it would be a big, juicy burger—hands down. Luckily, we live in a town that takes its meat VERY seriously. Chicago has umpteen great […]
Two pieces of soft bread mushed together with one layer of nutty peanut butter and another of sweet, tart jam. This simplest of school lunches never fails to bring back memories of field trips and recess. It wasn’t until I studied abroad for a year in Germany, where Nutella reigned supreme and erdnussbutter had to […]
Everyone’s got their go-tos in the kitchen—those staples we’ve come to rely upon to pull together a quick meal, or round out a simple dish. With the holidays fast approaching, we thought we’d try to spice up our routines by comparing notes with some of Chicago’s most acclaimed chefs about their own home cooking. Chicken—the […]
First impressions are important. Why else would we triple-check ourselves in the mirror, smoothing our jacket or dress one last time before a big interview or first date? At restaurants, the exterior décor is our first visual impression, but when it comes to our taste buds, what’s the first thing we put in our mouths? […]
Chicago has a long history with meat. From the Civil War to well into the 20th century, we were the country’s meatpacking epicenter, slaughtering, packing and shipping cattle and swine via railroad freezer cars to the furthest reaches of America. Today, the Meatpacking District is going back to its roots on a small scale with […]
Before summer slips away and autumn leaves start blowing through the Windy City, make sure to get out on the water. No boat? No problem! The Chicago River has plenty of places for dining and drinking in the views of the waterfront. A night along the river will leave you with lasting memories of why […]
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
Highwood welcomes P.M. Prime, a new steakhouse helmed by James Beard Award-nominee Dominic Zampano. Ably abetted by legendary Chicago sommelier Robert Bansberg as General Manager, Zampano is shaking up the standard steakhouse menu with dishes like Beer-Battered Soft Shell Crab with Sweet Corn; Mushroom and Oxtail Risotto with Pecan; Chicken-Fried Steak with Pickled Onions; and […]
Yes, summer is here and we’re ready for al fresco anything! As the season finally changes, our thoughts stray to outdoor concerts and picnics with friends, because everyone knows that food always tastes better outdoors. Next time you’re looking for just the right assortment of snacks and beverages to bask in the summer sun, or […]
I have a separate stomach for dessert. I believe you can never be too full for ice cream because it fills in all the cracks in your tummy even when you’re stuffed. Mignardise is one of my favorite French words, a surprise array of bite-sized sweets at the end of a fine dining meal. Some […]
