Chicken noodle soup may be the quintessential American comfort food, but as more chefs are embracing Asian flavors and techniques, the rise of ramen is indicative of an increasingly adventurous casual diner. Even in a simple meal out, guests are more open to unfamiliar flavors and the rich, unctuous ramen broth has become so ubiquitous […]
I didn’t grow up in Chicago or New York with their signature pizza styles. My first slice was in a Pizza Hut in Orlando in the 1970s. With my elbows resting on the sticky red and white checkered tablecloth, I bit into an extra cheese with pepperoni. Ah, a food I could eat with my […]
When it comes to heart health, salmon and sweet potatoes are like Sonny and Cher, Simon and Garfunkel, Johnny Cash and June Carter—a dynamic duo. Each brings their own flavor, but the pairing is inspired. In the recipe below, the marinade offers a tart citrus counterpoint to the potatoes’ natural sweetness. This meal is a […]
It’s easy to see why New York/California import Fig & Olive has been such a big hit with the “Social X-Ray” crowd (thanks, Tom Wolfe!); everyone looks attractive here, whether in the lovely diffused light of day or the golden-hued evening setting. Fashionista Paradise And the super-chic restaurant has been embraced by A-lister fashionistas and […]
Get ready for cheesy goodness: Blaze Pizza has opened at Westfield Old Orchard and in Evanston’s downtown. It’s the first made-to-order artisanal pizza, fast-casual joint in our market, sort of the Chipotle of ‘za. The best part? The ovens are so blazing hot that it only takes three minutes to cook. So choose from one […]
Wilmette native Tom Boyle has returned to the fold with his new store, the Wilmette Wine Cellar. He’s handpicked the selection of wine, beer, sake and dessert wine and created a comfortably chic place to grab a bottle of wine and go, or stay and enjoy (for a $10 corkage fee) at the table for 20 in the […]
In February, it’s all about the love…and the food. And maybe for me they are one and the same. After all, the direct route to the heart is through the stomach, right? Bargains Galore Chicago Restaurant Week is here and runs through Feb. 12 (yes, I can count—it’s actually two weeks). Now is your chance to […]
Whether you’re a Patriots or Seahawks fan (or, like me, a Super Bowl commercials devotee and avid Katy Perry follower), the truth is you’ve got to eat. The question is, where? You don’t want to sit at home and watch because you’d like a really big screen and the excitement of a crowd. These restaurants […]
In chilly January, it is nice to look forward to a casual dinner with friends who enjoy football. This menu will serve eight, so if you are expecting a crowd, double the chili and cornbread recipes. When the guests arrive, have an assortment of appetizers ready to serve. Have lots of ice-cold beer on hand […]
In chilly January, it is nice to look forward to a casual dinner with friends who enjoy football. This menu will serve eight, so if you are expecting a crowd, double the chili and cornbread recipes. When the guests arrive, have an assortment of appetizers ready to serve. Have lots of ice-cold beer on hand […]
