Swadesi fits the bill for the coffee and cafe culture I am currently after: inventive twists blending traditional techniques with bold combinations from across the globe. There is thought and […]

Written by Elizabeth Deneff. Just off one of the busiest streets that passes through Lincoln Park, Spoko resides on a quaint neighborhood corner a block off Armitage Avenue. With beautiful […]

Tomorrow is July 4th and I am happy to shout that this holiday is about more than just hot dogs and hamburgers off a subpar grill in your neighbor’s yard. […]

Debbie Sharpe originated in Australia, toured the world cooking with rock stars but lucky for us, fell in love with Chicago on a stop and stayed. She opened The Goddess […]

During the COVID-19 lockdown, each week I would choose a region around the globe and create a feast based on the traditional dishes there. It would be a multi-course meal […]

The Goddess and Grocer may be your quick lunch pick-up for inventive salads and sandwiches, but their claim to fame has to be their Goddess Rainbow Cake. Vibrantly colored layers […]

Written by Elizabeth Deneff. With her debut novel a few years behind her, author of Catch Her When She Falls Allison Buccola, has her second book out on the shelves. […]

Lindsey Anderson-Perez opened Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar in 2019; the space has expanded to include a Fromagerie and Tasting Room, but the focus has remained steady on providing a […]

There’s no better time to spread some goodness around your community and Mrs. Meyer’s is about to do just that here in Chicago for the first time. Mrs. Meyer’s Compassion […]

In full transparency, this list of Chicago’s best rooftops and patios to enjoy in the warm weather was supposed to be published several weeks ago. But seeing how Chicago has […]

The most iconic baseball food is the hot dog. Double down on that in Chicago where there is literally a style of hot dog known to the city. The hot […]

I was reluctant because I walk by the line every day they are open and the wait is a block long. But then I did what everyone else in those […]