Oct. 28 is National Chocolate Day, as if we needed another excuse to indulge. Here are our favorite places in town to get a dark chocolate antioxidant fix (and boost your brain power in the process!). Cocoa + Co Kim Hack‘s beautifully curated selection of artisan chocolate bars, bonbons and confections are sourced from the top chocolate […]
“Ethnic food” is a phrase usually reserved for cuisines from foreign countries other than those in Western Europe. We don’t apply the term “ethnic food” to French or German food, but we readily apply it to Mexican or Thai food. The restaurants on the following list might be termed “ethnic,” but whatever category we place […]
I think it’s safe to say that everybody has a particular type of candy bar they gravitate toward come Halloween-time. My weakness is for Almond Joys, which, lucky for me, always seem to be among the least popular entries in the candy bar catalog. These days though, I can barely get through one piece of Halloween candy without […]
So you’ve lucked into Chicago Bulls or Blackhawks tickets, or maybe you’re on your way to see Katy Perry, Jay Z or Arcade Fire weave their particular brand of musical magic. Either way, you’re headed to the Madhouse on Madison. The big quandary, of course, is where to eat beforehand? The United Center is awesome for many […]
Whether you’re cheering on your favorite NFL or college team from outside the stadium or from the comfort of your living room, you’ll want touchdown celebration-worthy food to serve to your fellow fans. From vegan nachos even raging carnivores will love to the freshest homemade salsa, up your tailgate game with these tasty recipes. Win or […]
Food waste is a massive environmental problem that is finally starting to get the attention it deserves. According to a report from The Guardian, about 50 percent of all produce is wasted annually, and the EPA has reported that of all items that end up in landfills (one of the leading contributors to rising global temperatures), […]
Mid-September, at Maple & Ash in Chicago, we were at a dinner celebrating the release of a new book, “Coming to My Senses” by Alice Waters of Berkeley’s legendary Chez Panisse. Of her experiences with the Spanish tortilla, Waters said, “The first time I had one in Spain, when I was a teenager, I was […]
You know by now that eating seasonally and locally is great for your wallet, your health, and the environment. Plus, it’s that much more exciting to eat your favorite produce after the long wait for its peak season. There’s no signifier of autumn that stimulates my senses and my appetite more than seeing heaps of […]
The turn of the seasons always brings a flurry of frantic restaurant activity to Chicago, and this year is certainly no different. A whole new slew of restaurants has appeared — from rustic to gourmet, counter service to 4-star hospitality — and the real question is, where do we eat first? Open for Business: Beatnik […]
Fall is around the corner, which means it’s just about time for a few of our favorite flavors of the year, from apples and squash, to pumpkins and pecan pie. The only thing better than a table full of the aforementioned? One that is decorated with the perfect wine pairings. To help ensure your wine […]
