In Pi We Crust: 8 Amazing Pies in Chicago for Pi Day 2021

If math class taught us one thing, it’s that every year on March 14 we celebrate the mathematical constant known as pi by eating our weight in pie. According to our calculations, Sunday is 3/14, the first three digits of pi. “If you can’t work this equation [to eat pie],” said the Spice Girls, “then […]

Let’s Talk Womxn Presents National "Dine Together & Let’s Talk" Event for International Women’s Day

Let’s Talk Womxn is launching nationwide on International Women’s Day with its “Dine Together & Let’s Talk” event on March 8 at 7 p.m. The organization’s objective is to increase visibility, funds and economic power for women restaurateurs during the Covid-19 crisis and beyond.  Launched in July 2020 in Chicago with 15 members, Let’s Talk […]

New in Town in March 2021: The Bay Area’s Must-Try Spots

Even with Covid-19, new businesses are still opening, and it’s a better time then ever to support local. Here are some new openings, happenings and updates to check out (safely) around Marin County this December. With the latest shelter-in-place orders, please support these brave local businesses (kudos for opening during a pandemic!) by ordering takeout […]

Beyond Deep Dish: 12 New Chicago Pizzas to Try Now

Obsessing about pizza is not new to me. Growing up in Michigan, I was all about Buddy’s Detroit-style pizza, the crispy-airy-cheesy crust, spicy pepperoni nestled under a swath of mozzarella and brick cheeses, with a lick of sweet tomato sauce layered on top. I could even occasionally appreciate the journeyman Little Caesar’s at a friend’s […]

8 Latke-Filled Nights: What to Eat (and Gift!) for Hanukkah This Year

Seems like Thanksgiving is only just in the rearview mirror, and it’s already time for Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Light! Starting at sundown on Thursday, December 10 and ending Friday, December 18, we will light the menorah for eight consecutive nights, trade gifts, and eat fried potato latkes and sufganiyot (a type of jelly-filled […]