Summer’s great for a lot of reasons. Beaches are open, it stays light out late, and farmer’s markets, CSAs and grocery stores start getting some of the best bounty of the year- […]
We’re quickly coming up on Father’s Day weekend, and it looks to be a beautiful (if steamy) few days in our area. If you’re celebrating and want to do something a little […]
It’s an odd recipe: a comedy and storytelling group mixed with a cooking game, simmered together to create a dish suitable for any gathering. In this case, it’s a winner: the Nerdologues’ […]
By Angela Allyn Angela is an artist, cultural observer and a community arts program coordinator and she has always wanted to write about food. This article is adapted from a post that […]
Irie Bar & Grille, Wrigleyville’s new Jerk chicken paradise, is hosting a grand opening this Saturday, April 1. Get your jerk on! Chicago only houses a few Jerk restaurants, and this new […]
As we mentioned in our IHHS 2017 wrap-up, there’s a lot going on during the International Home and Housewares Show. With 2,200 exhibitors and 5 separate expos, at any moment you can […]
This time last week, over 62,000 people were participating in a massive meeting of minds at McCormick Place. The topic? Housewares. Each year, our behemoth of a convention center houses the world’s […]
What constitutes a good baguette? Physically: crusty exterior, soft interior. Internally: flour, salt, yeast, and water. Simplicity is key. Yet, to separate the best from the great, there has to be something […]
One of the defining characteristics of contemporary art is the wide range of media used by its practitioners. In addition to paint, marble, and other more traditional materials, today’s artists use photography, […]
I love eating and am obsessed with looking at menus online. So when Chicago Restaurant Week approaches, I spend hours poring over menus and making reservations to try as many new foods […]
Four Food stories resonated with our readers this year. Two of the posts with the most reader visits for our entire website were on the Food page. Hot Dog Chicago The […]
With the holiday season comes a bounty of things to celebrate: good will, love, merriment, peace, not to mention festivities associated with major holidays such as Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas and New Year’s. Whether we’re decorating a […]