The difficulty in choosing a favorite beer lies somewhere between choosing a favorite movie and a favorite child, with the answer inevitably becoming “It depends.” If I want something both flavorful and […]
Best Chicago Beer for Every Season
Alton Brown’s Eat Your Science Tour To Have Grand Finale at Genesee Theater in Waukegan
Alton Brown is a name most everyone should know by now. He’s made a career out of being a sort of Mr. Wizard/Bill Nye in the food world, and has taught people […]
Your Cookbook Scribbles Are Part of Culinary History
Ever scribbled a substitution in the margins of a cookbook? That page is technically now a manuscript, which is the main ingredient of a culinary history. Culinary history focuses on how food […]
8 Tasty Halloween Treats – Chicago Style
Trick-or-treating time is upon us, and we’re all about the treats. Luckily, we’re in a sweet spot when it comes to candy. There are a number of famous candy companies still headquartered […]
Cauliflower Soup for Breakfast? Last Hurrah for Chicago’s Farmers Markets
One Day More…. This reminds me of the gorgeous song from Les Misérables–One Day More–sung on the eve of the 1832 Paris Uprising. The heroes sing of the fate that awaits them […]
Sunrise Surprise – Most People Eat Traditional Breakfasts
You say oatmeal, I say hamburger! Which is it? What’s the preference these days for breakfast? Of course this presumes people actually eat breakfast. As I was preparing my breakfast recently I […]
Move Over, Pumpkin Spice! A Third Coast Ode to Apples
A is for apples. It all starts with the glossy, tempting green and red jewels that adorn an orchard this time of year. Crunchy, juicy, sweet or tart, they’re all ready for […]
MCA Chicago Unveils Redesigned Building and Restaurant
This month the MCA Chicago unveiled an ambitious, $16 million architectural campaign designed by husband-and-wife team Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee, of Los Angeles-based architecture firm, Johnston MarkLee. If those names sound […]
Three Cheers for the Eggplant, a Delicious Addition to Pasta Sauces and More
Cynthia, our new food writer, rhapsodizes about her favorite purple product. Cynthia is the founder and owner of The Meatloaf Bakery™ and an enthusiastic foodie. Her creative meatloaf products are offered today via Meatloaf By […]
Westmont Food Court Continues to Serve Traditional Chinese Dishes
You’re not coming here for the aesthetic. The dingy lights, greasy tabletops, and abundance of Styrofoam aren’t as easy to swallow as the food at Westmont’s International Mall. On most days, the […]
Tomatoes, Glorious Tomatoes: A Summer Homage
Marielle Shaw (MS) and Cynthia Kallile (CK) also contributed to this article. All photos by Nancy Bishop. It’s late summer and the best season for eating. Corn, melons, peaches, roma beans and […]
On the Road: Pike Place Market: Second To None
On the Road is a series in our Beyond section that focuses on the most unique, interesting places outside city limits. Come along with us and explore the amazing institutions, restaurants and […]
