Earlier this summer, California brewery Ballast Point opened a brew pub in the West Loop at 212 N Green St. It’s the brewery’s second venture outside of its home state; the first […]
San Diego Brewery Ballast Point Comes to Chicago
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Indoor Summer Grilling Delights
Summertime – when the grills are fired up! Summertime – when nothing tastes better than a grilled porterhouse steak. As much as I enjoy grilling on my balcony on these beautiful summer […]
On The Road: South Bay Farmers Market–A Destination Worth the Trip
Wandering through the colorful and brimming-with-produce Campbell, Calif., farmers market when you’re staying with friends, most likely dining out and boarding a flight the next day is simply torturous. I know I’m […]
Pairing Beer and Animal Sightseeing at Lincoln Park Zoo
The Lincoln Park Zoo recently played host to a unique event: a craft beer festival featuring more than 120 beers from more than 40 breweries. The heat did not keep people away, […]
Let’s Cafe Breakfast Style: Scones and Clotted Cream at Scone City
Would you like a maple-bacon scone with your double espresso? Or perhaps a blueberry with lemon glaze scone? Feeling like something less sweet and more savory? Bite into Brie, honey-thyme or kale, […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast: Lemon Butter Angel Hair Pasta, Quick and Delicious
You have to love a pasta dish that’s quick and delicious. I recently discovered Lemon Butter Angel Hair Pasta on Food52.com and I’ve made it several times. In fact, I recently made […]
Three Takeaways from the Tri-City Craft Brew Festival
On Saturday morning, I climbed aboard an outbound Metra and headed west in search of friends and beer. An hour later I arrived in a strange, exurban land where the weather was […]
Craving Mu Shu Pork? Secrets to Delicious Recipes Revealed in Chinese Soul Food
Eating at my favorite Chinese restaurant always leaves me with a craving to create those delectable dishes myself. I’ve played around with stir-fries and sticky rice over the years—to varying levels of […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Refreshing, Protein-Rich Cobb Salad
Welcome to summer, everyone! We’ve been up and back weatherwise, but once Buckingham Fountain turns on and the beaches open for Memorial Day it’s more or less a foregone conclusion. We had […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Delicious, Sweet, Spicy West African Ground Nut Stew
Just a day ago we were thinking spring and fireworks and sunshine, happily combatting ants and cartoon bears that were trying to get our goodies from the pic-a-nic basket. But on this […]
Signs of Summer: Our Favorite Farmers Markets are Back in Business
You’d never know it’s spring with our daily changes in weather. Chilly rainy days, brisk winds and the occasional warm day don’t exactly say spring is here. Yet, we can always count […]
Ranking the Summer’s Craft Beer Cruises
Throughout the summer, Entertainment Cruises/Brewfest Partners will host geographically themed craft beer and cider cruises on Lake Michigan. In addition to the chance to sample across three levels of tasting space, the […]
