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 delightful find […]
Let’s Cafe: Biscuits and a Quirky Vibe at Smack Dab Chicago
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 buildings of […]
Favorite Old Recipes Bring Back Happy Memories
What better time is there than after the holidays to clean your closets and drawers? I was inspired—only to be gobsmacked with all the piles of paper. If you’re like me, you […]
Wicker Park Farmers Market Brings the Taste of Summer Indoors
Indoor markets are helping us remember those good old days of summer. I long for fresh-baked pastries, fruits of the season, herbs and veggies. Fortunately for us city dwellers, the Wicker Park […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Cheese, Charcuterie and More
By Gloria Rosemarin What better time than the holiday season to think creatively about food? I was planning my usual appetizers for Thanksgiving when I came across #ainttooproudtomeg on Instagram and was mesmerized […]
Toast 85 Years Since Repeal of Prohibition: Bourbon, Dancing and More at the Chicago History Museum
It’s not too late to order your tickets to celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition. This august event is Thursday, December 6 from 7 – 11 p.m. at the […]
Do Well and Drink Well With Sierra Nevada’s Resilience IPA – Coming Soon to a Brewery Near You!
Longtime craft brewery Sierra Nevada announced that it will be brewing a new beer, Resilience Butte County IPA, with 100 percent of sales going to the Camp Fire Relief Fund. That fund […]
Cookie-Inspired Cocktails Bring Cheer to the Holidays
Kick things into full holiday swing at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park with cookie-inspired cocktails and cookies too! The hotel just launched Smitten for Sweets, a new seasonal, cookie-themed cocktail menu. Guests will not only […]
To Try or to Buy? Third Coast Review’s Bourbon County Review
For Chicago beer nerds (at least those who haven’t written off Goose Island as corporate beer), Black Friday brings the annual release of Bourbon County Brand […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? For a Light Meal, Meze to the Rescue
By George J. Tanber You ate a larger-than-normal lunch and want something light for dinner. Tired of salads? Looking for something different that’s tasty yet simple? Two easy-to-make Middle Eastern vegetarian dishes […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Halloween Pumpkins – Meatloaf Style
Before the kids head out to trick or treat, give them a hearty lunch or early dinner. These festive and tasty pumpkins are loaded with good stuff like ground turkey, veggies and […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Luscious Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
By M.D. Walters Plans for a hearty fall dinner with friends usually don’t include bright, lemony shrimp scampi with linguine. But it came as a special request from a friend who admitted […]
