Another year, another 3,458 cookbooks (approximately) published. While many books are just peachy on a tablet or e-reader, there’s something about the hands-on approach with cookbooks, and they’re a gift that everyone loves to get. Personally, I read ‘em like novels, and I particularly connect with the authors who really share a part of themselves; […]
Chicago’s Loop business district is filled with quick-fix lunch options (I’m looking at you, Hannah’s Bretzel and Protein Bar) just right for the office worker on the go. Sit-down dining choices — especially for the theater, opera and symphony crowds — were for many years limited to stalwarts like Italian Village, Petterino’s, Russian Tea Time […]
The holidays are rapidly approaching, which means plenty of year-end celebrations, and more need than ever for interesting private dining spaces, whether it be for work parties, family gatherings, special dinners or weddings. Here are some of our favorite spaces right now, running the gamut from intimate to spacious; inventive comfort food to haute cuisine. […]
Love Thanksgiving but shudder at the thought of preparing a whole dinner yourself? Don’t fret! We’ve got you covered with a whole lineup of Chicago-area restaurants offering a dazzling variety of gourmet options for the big day. So all you have to worry about come Thursday, Nov. 24 is what to eat first. Acadia Want […]
In the not-too-distant past, to-go restaurants often meant fast food; a place you’d run into for sustenance in a hurry. Sure, you’d find the occasional truly fabulous hot dog or hamburger joint — looking at you, Hot Doug’s (sob! RIP) and Edzo’s — committed to responsible ingredients and outside-of-the-box flavors, but more likely, it would […]
Evanston has always been a foodie destination, but there’s even more to love now that Alpana Singh’s Terra & Vine opened in late September. Executive Chef Andrew Graves is dishing up rotating Mediterranean cuisine like Wild Mushroom & Artichoke Pizzette and Grilled Swordfish with Eggplant Caponata and Agro Dolce, both featured on the opening menu. […]
Granite City Food & Brewery opened in Northbrook’s Willow Festival Shopping Center last week. In addition to offering seasonal beers, signature Granite City brews include Batch 1000 Double IPA, Bennie German Bock, Broad Axe Oatmeal Stout, Duke Pale Ale and Prairie Vixen Hefeweizen. Plus, you’ll always find the perfect food pairing, like Pulled Pork on […]
Since 1947, Home Run Inn has been making fresh and frozen pizzas with a very special feature — every part of the pie is handmade. From the sauce to the sausage (freshly ground in their Illinois factory), Home Run Inn is frozen pizza you can actually feel good about eating. So obviously, Chicago is immensely […]
Your intentions are good. You’ve signed up for a make-at-home meal delivery service but that meeting/rehearsal/practice went late, and you don’t really have time to put it all together. You still want to eat a real meal but don’t want to resort to fast food or spend an hour at a restaurant. What to do? Enter […]
Football season is upon us! Whether or not you want to waste — er, spend — your time watching the Bears or not is up to you, but if you’re wondering which sports bar is best for cheering on your favorite college team with plenty of like-minded fans, we can help you out. And listen, […]
