The Thing: Steak Frites at Bistro Campagne
I only break a mostly veg diet for select cravings. A necessary cheeseburger moment and Bistro Campagne’s Steak Frites are always top of my list. I’ve had everything on Bistro […]
Daisies Chicago Combines Beauty and Taste with Limited Edition Art and Greeting Cards
Daisies is a restaurant in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood that offers Italian cuisine with a warm familial influence. Joe Frillman, Daisies’ chef and owner, works closely with his brother Tim […]
Events: The Dandy Crown’s Tunnel of Love Dishes Out Photo-Worthy Drinks
Spend this season of love at the stylish and colorful cocktail bar and restaurant in the heart of RiverWest: The Dandy Crown. I got a chance to preview the love-themed […]
Where to Wrap Up Chicago Restaurant Week
Chicago Restaurant Week wraps up this weekend on February 9. If you haven’t taken advantage of the special menus at a record breaking 500 restaurants yet, now is your chance […]
Heightened Experience and Expert Care in the Alinea Group’s Zero: A New Approach to Non-Alcoholic Drinks
If you have been to Alinea, or heard about Alinea, or seen Alinea referenced on television or heard Grant Achatz talk about food or ingredients, it should already be clear […]
Review: Upscale Comfort, Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook Is More Than Sweets
In its second edition, The Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook (Agate Publishing), includes more than desserts. Filled with the history and storied tales behind one of Chicago’s most beloved restaurateurs, Eli Schulman, […]
Interview: Artist Lin Bader Gives a Taste of Pendry Chicago and Venteux’s Winter Weekend Sip and Create Workshop Series
Arts enthusiasts in Chicago are about to have an unmatched opportunity, thanks to a collaboration between luxury hotel Pendry Chicago, French brasserie Venteux, and Nest Artisan Guild. During the Winter […]
Bites: What Actor Alanna Chavez Eats in a Day
Alanna Chavez grew up feeling quite alarmed by the phrase starving artist. But with roles like her current one in Porchlight Music Theatre’s production of Fun Home, she has proven […]
Events: Dearly Beloved Highlights the Best Spirit-Free Cocktails at One Night Fest
Just in time to kick off everyone’s Dry January and the Surgeon General’s warnings against alcohol consumption, Dearly Beloved (900 North Franklin, Near North Side) is hosting Chicago’s first-ever Spirit […]
Toasts: Your Next Reservation for Dry January Nights Out
I’ve been what I consider part-time sober for many years now. Gone are the days of binge drinking and hangovers which is actually very lovely. My gut feels great, my […]
Toasts: New Year’s Eve Places to Be
You won’t see me at any of these places because I haven’t left the house on New Year’s Eve since 2010 and would like to keep that streak alive. But […]
Review: Graeter’s Ice Cream Has Something for the Naughty and Nice
Graeters may be a midwest company that began in Ohio, but the French pot style ice cream has allowed them to spread across the midwest and beyond. With a focus […]