Every few years I feel motivated — nay, compelled — to compile a list of my favorite new (at least to me) burgers around Chicago. Why not every year, you ask? Because is takes a while to recover from this research, good people. But it’s a sacrifice I make for you. Of course, we don’t […]
As a master sommelier, past host of WTTW’s “Check, Please!” and current owner of two hot, hot, hot Chicago restaurants (The Boarding House, Seven Lions), Alpana Singh understands the importance of bringing food, wine and people together. So it’s no surprise to learn that Singh is the guiding force behind Culinary Complete Works, the special […]
Few foods elicit more joy — or drooling — than a flaky biscuit fresh out of the oven. Whether slathered with honey butter, doused in gravy or used as an alternative to sandwich bread, when it comes to comfort food, biscuits are king. If you think authentic biscuits can only be found down South, think […]
This is a new cocktail with our own Westwood twist. We started with rye bourbon as a base and realized the ingredients could be manipulated to suit other base alcohols with amazing results. The original name for the drink was “The Dude,” in reference to the Big Lebowski. We as a whole were not thrilled […]
Nobody wants to be the guest who brought the boring potato salad that’s left sitting barely eaten on the buffet table when the party’s over. Up your barbecue game with one of these unexpected side dishes that showcase summer’s best flavors. Prepare for lots of recipe requests — and a guaranteed invitation to next year’s […]
During Restaurant Week, Lake Geneva will be hosting a series of special events for foodies. The events range from late-night celebrations to a laid-back tea sampling at the Baker House, so you have a selection to choose from based on your preference. This year Restaurant Week will feature over 20 additional events — a big […]
I love the versatility of risotto. It can be simple or complex depending on the ingredients added to the basic recipe. Risotto can be the star and the main course of a menu or it can be a simple first course followed by a dish that requires little time like a veal scaloppini or a […]
The hotels in Lake Geneva welcome visitors in town during Restaurant Week with a variety of hotel packages just for the week of the event. Several hotels in the area will have special deals, and many of them including Mill Creek Hotel, Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva, and the Abbey Resort have prime locations and are […]
The Lake Geneva Restaurant Week $5,000 Charity Check is a unique opportunity for your registered 501(c)3 charitable organization to increase awareness of your mission. Five charitable organizations are chosen each year to participate in the charity check program. From June 3 – June 12, 2016, Lake Geneva Restaurant Week will attract thousands of residents and […]
Lake Geneva hosts its annual Restaurant Week — its biggest food event of the year — at various locations across the Lake Geneva area from June 3-12. Thousands of food connoisseurs make their way here from nearby cities for Lake Geneva Restaurant Week, which is 10 days of perfect summer dining at new restaurants and long-standing favorites […]
