Review: Approachable Luxury to Round Out Your Summer at Hawksmoor
I visited Hawksmoor Chicago this week, and the experience was nothing short of delightful. I went with my partner, a bar manager and bartender who is always ready to sample […]
Preview: Daisies Chicago’s Newest Venture Is The Radicle, an Affordable Cocktail Bar in Logan Square
Eight years into its successful run, Daisies Chicago has done it again. After the restaurant’s 2023 move to 2375 N Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square, Daisies is bringing it back […]
Interview: Swadesi’s Bold Summer Menu Stays Rooted in Tradition
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 […]
Review: Expert Sauces Pair with Classic Polish Street Food at Spoko
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 […]
Where to Eat, Drink and Celebrate July 4th
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. […]
Interview: Debbie Sharpe on Rainbow Cake Fame, Giving Back, and Menu Wishes
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 […]
Interview: Jeff Rueth on Seasonality, Nights in Italy, and Mixing Home with Destination
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 […]
Good Vibes: The Goddess and Grocer Gives Back for Pride
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 […]
Bites: What Author Allison Buccola Eats in a Day
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. […]
Interview: Lindsey Anderson-Perez on Current Affairs with Wine at Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
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 […]
The Chicago Rooftops and Patios to Enjoy While You Can During Chicago’s Fleeting Summer
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 […]
Review: I Wait for Nothing, Except Pastry at Del Sur—Filipino Flavors With Midwest Flair
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 […]