It’s hard to fathom that we are eating our way through the ocean. For decades we’ve been told fish is the healthy choice and apparently, we’ve heeded the advice — at the expense of the world’s seafood supply. Unfortunately, many of our favorite types of fish have been overfished to the brink of extinction. But, here’s […]
It’s hard to fathom that we are eating our way through the ocean. For decades we’ve been told fish is the healthy choice and apparently, we’ve heeded the advice — at the expense of the world’s seafood supply. Unfortunately, many of our favorite types of fish have been overfished to the brink of extinction. But, here’s […]
When former President Barack Obama rolled into San Francisco in 2016, he went to dinner with Silicon Valley moguls at 25 Lusk in San Francisco, where he dined on a double dose of a yellowtail sashimi appetizer for dinner. While perhaps not intentional, Obama was following a sustainability trend — eating at restaurants committed to […]
Though they’re currently surging in popularity, oysters have been a part of the Chicago dining experience since before the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. In mid-19th-century Chicago, the biggest and best-known restaurants in the city were in hotels, like the Tremont Hotel and Sherman House. The menus at these hotel-restaurants followed the French tradition: Dishes […]
You know carrots are great for your eyes and that milk does wonders for your bones, but what about your brain? A diet filled with nutrient-rich foods can be a game-changer for your brain, improving your decision-making and problem-solving skills, as well as sharpening your focus and boosting your memory, explains Matthew Kuchan, Ph.D., lead scientist and […]
Everyone knows that Chicago — smack-dab in the heart of the Midwest and in-between coasts — is a hard-core steak town. But man does not live by red meat alone, especially if he wants to live for a while. So look to the water, be it lake, river or sea, for your next hit of […]
Finally! It is soft shell crab season. My husband and I love to enjoy them simply sautéed and served with quinoa or couscous and sautéed fresh-shelled peas. Later in the summer when the weather is hot, we enjoy the sautéed crabs without the sauce over a simple Caesar salad. I look for live soft shell […]
Hold on to that last gasp of summer with this healthy, low-calorie recipe from Wilmette’s Depot Nuevo. It’s the perfect dish to accompany a margarita on the patio. Don’t skimp on ingredients; finding the freshest seafood is a must to optimize this dish. Ceviche 2/3 pound peeled, deveined raw shrimp 2/3 pound raw bay scallops […]
There’s a Chinese revolution happening on Davis Street in Evanston.
