The Thing: Mole Croissants at Loba Pastry
While everyone else spent their summers bopping from patio to patio sipping spritz’ and margs, I jumped from bakery to bakery in search of the best of the best when […]
Caroline L. Huftalen is a food, arts and culture writer. Her reviews and interviews can be seen on BuskingAtTheSeams.com. A graduate of the University at Buffalo and the Savannah College of Art of Design. Huftalen lives in Chicago with her family and is currently writing a novel.
Interview: Swadesi’s Bold Summer Menu Stays Rooted in Tradition
Swadesi fits the bill for the coffee and cafe culture I am currently after: inventive twists blending traditional techniques with bold combinations from across the globe. There is thought and […]
Where to Eat, Drink and Celebrate July 4th
Tomorrow is July 4th and I am happy to shout that this holiday is about more than just hot dogs and hamburgers off a subpar grill in your neighbor’s yard. […]
Interview: Debbie Sharpe on Rainbow Cake Fame, Giving Back, and Menu Wishes
Debbie Sharpe originated in Australia, toured the world cooking with rock stars but lucky for us, fell in love with Chicago on a stop and stayed. She opened The Goddess […]
Interview: Jeff Rueth on Seasonality, Nights in Italy, and Mixing Home with Destination
During the COVID-19 lockdown, each week I would choose a region around the globe and create a feast based on the traditional dishes there. It would be a multi-course meal […]
Good Vibes: The Goddess and Grocer Gives Back for Pride
The Goddess and Grocer may be your quick lunch pick-up for inventive salads and sandwiches, but their claim to fame has to be their Goddess Rainbow Cake. Vibrantly colored layers […]
Interview: Lindsey Anderson-Perez on Current Affairs with Wine at Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
Lindsey Anderson-Perez opened Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar in 2019; the space has expanded to include a Fromagerie and Tasting Room, but the focus has remained steady on providing a […]
Preview: Mrs. Meyer’s Pops Up in Chicago With Compassion Store Today
There’s no better time to spread some goodness around your community and Mrs. Meyer’s is about to do just that here in Chicago for the first time. Mrs. Meyer’s Compassion […]
Essay: The Cubs Are Good But Their Hot Dogs Are Not
The most iconic baseball food is the hot dog. Double down on that in Chicago where there is literally a style of hot dog known to the city. The hot […]
Review: I Wait for Nothing, Except Pastry at Del Sur—Filipino Flavors With Midwest Flair
I was reluctant because I walk by the line every day they are open and the wait is a block long. But then I did what everyone else in those […]
Review: Nina Mukerjee Furstenau Cooks Up Nostalgia with The Pocket Rhubarb Cookbook
Bookstore cookbook aisles are lined with images reflecting our very online, very visible lives. Curated photos of perfect dishes and happy, beautiful chefs and cooks and influencers spooning sauces or […]
The Thing: Chicken Caesar Wrap at Village Tap
It sells out. It gets mentioned in all the best of lists. But I am here to confirm that Village Tap’s Chicken Caesar Wrap really is the thing while roaming […]