Review: An Evening at Kindling, a Steakhouse in Willis Tower
After living in Chicago for three years, I can confidently say I have explored my fair share of restaurants. Luckily, I don’t plan to stop that exploration and am always […]
Review: Midwestern Apple Folklore Explained in Lucy M. Long’s Sweet, Tart & Golden
The apple is an everyday fruit, something we take for granted since it’s one of the staples constantly stocked on grocery store produce shelves. But like the coveted berries and […]
Review: July 4 Barbeque at Lexington Betty’s and Beautiful Vistas at Cindy’s Rooftop
It’s BBQ season and award-winning pitmaster and Illinois Institute of Art-trained Chef Dominique Leach is serving tangy starters, platters, Wagyu dogs, sandwiches, and soulful sides on the South Side. Located […]
Interview: Behind Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar—We Talk with Chase Bracamontes and Aaron Kabot
A decade ago, Jason Vincent and Josh Perlman opened the Giant, a delectable gastropub in Logan Square. Contrary to its name, the Giant is intimate and hosts a small number […]
Review: Carmine’s Chicago New Terrace Brings Amalfi Vibes to Rush Street
This article was written by Mackenzie Sinta. The first taste of summer in Chicago means two things: spending time outdoors and enjoying a cocktail. When temperatures reached 80 degrees this […]
Feature: Food Roots Film Shares Billy Dec’s Filipino Origins + Mexican Radio Opens with Mezcal
The documentary Food Roots was screened at AMC River East on May 19 as a benefit for Common Threads, a national nonprofit that shares cooking and nutrition education with families […]
Review: Terlato Kitchen Mails Family Recipes to Your Door
I’m making a confession here that will cause a bit of eye rolling. But I grew up raised by Mother Earth incarnate, saints Alice Waters and Ina Garten. I knew […]
Review: Celebrate Moms on May 10 with Labriola Italian Specialties, Plus Pan-American Rum
Artisan baker and restaurateur Rich Labriola launched Labriola Italian Specialties at 852 W. Fulton Market on April 22, joining other Labriola outlets started in 1993 on Michigan Avenue, as well […]
Review: An Exciting Sunday Funday with a Thai Seafood Collab at Lowcountry
One of the best ways to get me out of my apartment on a chilly, windy Sunday is with the promise of a great meal. Paired with an intriguing atmosphere, […]
Review: Brunch at The Dearborn Is Festive, Fun, and Best Enjoyed with Friends
In the rush of St. Patrick’s Day merriment, my friends and I headed downtown to enjoy brunch at The Dearborn. The founders, Amy and Clodagh Lawless, have incorporated their Irish […]
Review: Celebrate Pâques/Easter at River North’s Lush La Grande Boucherie & Area Eateries
Ah, Paris in the spring. Or at least Chicago’s Parisian restaurant La Grande Boucherie during false spring as well as Easter, or Pâques, en français. Spanning two floors over 10,000 […]
Review: Dine Like the GOAT—A Slam Dunk Experience at Michael Jordan’s Steak House
Review by Mackenzie Sinta. Perfection doesn’t happen by chance, but is built through practice. As one of the most revered athletes of all time, Michael Jordan has long been a […]