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 […]
Preview: Mrs. Meyer’s Pops Up in Chicago With Compassion Store Today
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 […]
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 […]
Essay: The Cubs Are Good But Their Hot Dogs Are Not
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 […]
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 […]
Review: Nina Mukerjee Furstenau Cooks Up Nostalgia with The Pocket Rhubarb Cookbook
Bookstore cookbook aisles are lined with images reflecting our very online, very visible lives. Curated photos of perfect dishes and happy, beautiful chefs and cooks and influencers spooning sauces or […]
Review: Swipe the New Prince St. Pizza Puff at the Bandit
Are you visiting Chicago looking for the perfect restaurant to check off your Chicago food bucket list? Or are you a Chicago native looking for the hottest spot for a […]