Friday Night Flora: South Side Show Features Plant Art and Edible Flowers
Art fans can turn over a new leaf at tonight’s event — presented by the Ground Level Platform space in Pilsen — that pairs plants as art and flowers as […]
Gumbo Life: Tales from the Roux Bayou, Rich in History and Flavor
By Clay Purdy Chicagoan Ken Wells has invented an alternate form of autobiography: a memoir with recipes. Gumbo Life: Tales from the Roux Bayou is 250 pages of nothing but […]
Interview: Erika Kubick of Cheese, Sex, Death Chats About Cheese, Desire, Death and Ambition
We’ve already regaled you with tales of tempting tallegios and talented temptresses when we reviewed StripCHEESE at The Charnel House. It was a fantastic event put on by people who […]
Daley Plaza: The Art of Supporting Local Farmers – Kicks off May 9
Every major city has great art, and every major city has farmers markets. Chicago just happens to have both in one place. The Daley Plaza Farmers Market — the anchor […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Herb-Roasted Chicken Flavors a Bed of Vegetables
It’s spring according to the calendar, but these brisk days call for this delicious roast chicken. Prepared on a bed of onions, celery and carrots, and stuffed with fresh thyme, […]
Third Coast Kitchen: The Adventures of Cast Iron Man
By Bob Benenson Some men were born to battle. Some were born to run. I, apparently, was born to be a home cook. And these days, I do almost all of […]
Revolution Brewing Brings Official Beer of C2E2 with Galaxy Hero, C2E2 Food Specials at Pub
Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) attendees are sure to get thirsty while walking around McCormick Place. Never fear – Revolution Brewing will be on hand with the event’s official beer: Galaxy-Hero […]
Winter at the Market: Root Root Root for the Farm Team
By Bob Benenson You just have to step outside for a reminder that this is not peak growing season in Chicagoland. Yet a number of our region’s stalwart growers participate […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Pork Roast Worthy of the Year of the Pig
By Bob Benenson According to the Chinese zodiac, we have just entered the Year of the Pig. So I feel kind of honored to be able to celebrate with a […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Hearts of Meatloaf
Nothing says “I love you” more than a heart-shaped meatloaf. It’s not too late to dash to the grocery and pick up a pre-made meatloaf mix (typically in the deli section), […]
Let’s Cafe: Biscuits and a Quirky Vibe at Smack Dab Chicago
Tucked away in an uninspiring strip shopping center is a gem of a place. While it’s not smack dab in the middle of the center, Smack Dab Chicago is a […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Chicken and Tangy Olives in a Ligurian Favorite
By M.D. Walters My first culinary excursion was to the colorful Italian Riviera, curving along the beautiful, blue Mediterranean Sea. Just south of Genoa, the pink, blue and yellow stucco […]