Bites: What Chef Billy Lim Eats in a Day
Written by Elizabeth Deneff Noriko, a handroll bar that opened its doors to patrons this past February, is taking Chicago by storm. Located in Fulton Market under Perilla Fare, the […]
Preview: The End of Summer Is for the Dogs
The kids are going back to school and it’s time for some much needed quality time with your best friend. They have been patiently waiting for their time in the […]
Preview: French Culture Pops Up in Secret Location as Diner en Blanc Returns
If you’re already on the list, your email should have arrived in the last few weeks to purchase your tickets to what most consider the event of the summer. Le […]
Interview: Casa Chi Infuses Afternoon Tea with Nikkei-Inspired Fun
Inside the InterContinental Chicago is cocktail-forward Nikkei lounge Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval. Amongst the happy hours and night caps though, Casa Chi offers a classy take on afternoon […]
Bites: What Actor Aurora Penepacker Eats in a Day
Amelie is one of the most beloved, fanciful and visionary films set in Paris. For those, like me, who rewatch the movie over and over, Kokandy Productions is bringing all […]
Where to Escape the Lolla Crowds Without Missing a Beat
Lollapalooza takes over Grant Park each summer with its signature mix of massive crowds, booming music, and nonstop energy. Whether you’re a fest-goer in need of a breather or a […]
Interview: Chef Matt Eckfeld Preps Opening of Dimmi Dimmi
This August Cornerstone Restaurant Group (CRG) opens their new Chicago-Italian neighborhood restaurant Dimmi Dimmi under the culinary leadership of executive chef Matt Eckfeld. Eckfeld, who previously worked under CRG’s Chef […]
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 […]
Review: Approachable Luxury to Round Out Your Summer at Hawksmoor
I visited Hawksmoor Chicago this week, and the experience was nothing short of delightful. I went with my partner, a bar manager and bartender who is always ready to sample […]
Preview: Daisies Chicago’s Newest Venture Is The Radicle, an Affordable Cocktail Bar in Logan Square
Eight years into its successful run, Daisies Chicago has done it again. After the restaurant’s 2023 move to 2375 N Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square, Daisies is bringing it back […]
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 […]
Review: Expert Sauces Pair with Classic Polish Street Food at Spoko
Written by Elizabeth Deneff. Just off one of the busiest streets that passes through Lincoln Park, Spoko resides on a quaint neighborhood corner a block off Armitage Avenue. With beautiful […]