Kombucha Experiment with Nathan Wyse–Continued
Part Two, continued from April21st post. Around us were three huge tanks of kombucha in various states of completeness. We walked over to look at the mother scoby […]
Kombucha Experiment with Nathan Wyse–the Brewer at Arize
The history Kombucha is an ancient fermented tea drink from Russia (or possibly China) which contains probiotics and a powerful punch to one’s tastebuds. After a brief kombucha brewing experiment […]
The Queen Mary of Ukrainian Village: A Time-Traveling Tavern
It was a cold spring afternoon and we were headed downtown to the theater via Division Street, that razor’s edge between Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village. The boundary used to matter, […]
Hot Dog Chicago: Ketchup, Maxwell Street, Yellow Signage and Democracy
Guest author Bill Savage teaches Chicago literature and history at Northwestern University and the Newberry Library of Chicago. His scholarship and research focus on Nelson Algren, but also extend to […]
The Charcuterie Chronicles: Fresh Polish Sausage
This is the first installment in an every-so-often series where I take on the challenges of charcuterie which, according to Larousse Gastronomique (1961), is “The art of preparing various meats, […]
Gluten Guilt in Foodieland
I am a foodie, but the good kind, you know, who hates the word “foodie.” And Chicago is a foodie-who-hates-the-word-foodie kind of town, from its wet Italian beefs and deep […]
Learn Something While Drinking on These Chicago Beverage Tours
I love seeing how food and beverages are made. Sadly, the M&M Mars facility on Oak Park Avenue is locked up tighter than Willy Wonka’s and the Vienna Beef factory […]
Chopping Block’s Pasta Bootcamp Cured My “Pastaversion”
I consider myself to be competent in a kitchen, but if you want to unsettle me quickly, just ask me to make you some homemade pasta. I’ve long considered pasta […]
The Best Korean Food You’ll Ever Enjoy While Wearing Standard-Issue Pajamas
Back in January, I decided that 2016 was the year I said “yes” to opportunity and didn’t even bother to qualify it by adding “within reason.” That’s how I found […]
Magnificent Mile Chocolate Tour
Join an expert guide for a walking tour of some of Chicago’s most decadent dessert boutiques and chocolatiers along the Magnificent Mile. You’ll enjoy tastings and specials at each location, […]
What the F@#%CK Is a Firkin?
Basically, it’s the textbook definition of “real ale” — cask-conditioned beer that is unfiltered, unpasteurized, and served without additional nitrogen or carbon dioxide pressure. Intrigued? Join Headquarters Beercade in River […]
Lagunitas Beer Dinner
On Thursday, March 10, the Signature Lounge at the 96th (in the John Hancock) will be serving up a four-course dinner from Executive Chef Cardel Reid paired with five beer selections […]