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 […]
Event: Eat for Impact at the Purple Pig Is Sustainably Delicious
This March has been a special month for the city of Chicago, and it’s not just because the river’s dyed green. Eat for Impact is creating change one plate at […]
Review: Erin Go Bragh with Guinness Open Gate Brewery Offerings and Fatback Sammies
According to the last census, this region has the country’s largest population of Irish ancestry, so we Chicagoans like our beer and rivers green, and our bellies full (it is […]
Hometown Coffee & Juice—Building Community One Cup at a Time
When Julie and Lou Rubin opened the first Hometown Coffee & Juice in Glencoe in 2018, their goal was simple: create the kind of neighborhood gathering place they felt their […]
Bites: What Author Marisa Walz Eats in a Day
If you’re looking for moral ambiguity, passion, and raw emotion, look no further. Marisa Walz’s debut novel, Good Intentions, landed on shelves several weeks ago and offers all that and […]
Review: Libertad’s New Wicker Park Location Hosts Community Members for a Delicious Grand Opening
What a time to be a Wicker Park resident—contemporary Latin American restaurant Libertad in Skokie has just opened a new location in your neighborhood. At its grand opening, owner/operator Marcos […]
Review: A Celebration of Tradition and Culture at Sunda New Asian’s Lunar New Year
This review was written by Mackenzie Sinta. Sunda New Asian is no stranger to reimagining traditional Southeast Asian cuisine. The restaurant group is highly regarded for its refreshing flavors and […]