KYOTO, JAPAN – In case you missed my tweets and Vine videos from my dinner last night here at Matsu, I thought I would share one of the true highlights. It couldn’t have been simpler. Just fatty tuna, some freshly-grated wasabi with pristine, perfectly-seasoned sushi rice, all set into a delicate piece of nori that … Continued
Bacon for breakfast? Hell yes. VIP admission to Baconfest sold out long ago; so did general admission. But dear bacon lover, you can still score a pair of tickets to the big show coming to the UIC Forum April 2oth. However, it’s going to require a little creativity on your part.
In case you missed them, we had a busy week at ABC 7. First, we sampled the homemade corned beef, bacon and pastrami at the tiny Mr. Spanky’s in Bridgeport, home to the Daley clan and a legion of Sox fans. Then, it was time for some Yogurt 101, helping you decipher the sugar and … Continued
We all may be suffering a bit of cabin fever this week, but there’s plenty to get excited about on the Chicago food scene. My stories last week included the newest player in the citywide doughnut craze, a more veggie-friendly Korean spot in Bucktown, East Coast lobster rolls on the Gold Coast, plus, a Japanese chef in … Continued
Just in case you missed them: hearty, filling Polish stews; unique, ethnic-inspired sliders; one-of-a-kind Lebanese dishes in The Loop and old world butchery with an Italian accent. Check out last week’s Hungry Hound videos for a delicious recap.
Classic poutine from La Banquise It felt a little weird, seeing Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford on my plane ride home yesterday. His country had just won the gold medal, and he was on the other side of the world from all of the action. He was clearly heading back to work after spending some time … Continued
Deerfield’s Bakery is the place to be when a sudden urge for strudel or chocolate chip coffeecake strikes. Last week, for my Hungry Hound reports, I rediscovered that 125 year-old family bakery, some exotic Ghanaian cuisine in Uptown, plus the perfect pairing of doughnuts and barbecue on the South Side, as well as the only-in-Chicago … Continued
Last week, the Hungry Hound battled winter with a barrage of flavors. Check out how chefs are creatively using seasonal, winter citrus in pastry dishes; then celebrate the Chinese New Year with traditional Shanghai favorites in Chinatown; take a peek at Bub City’s warming combination of barbecue and bourbon and, for a special Mardi Gras … Continued
By Ivan Yeh Former Hapless Intern “What defines deliciousness? Taste is tough to explain, isn’t it?” These were the words that stuck with me after watching “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” a David Gelb documentary depicting the life of sushi master Jiro Ono, the 86-year-old head chef at the Michelin three-star restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro. … Continued
What an incredibly delicious week in Chicago. Check out my latest videos for the inside look at Little Goat Bread and Diner, as well as fine-dining resurrected at Grace in the West Loop; also, some of the best Korean fried chicken in town at Dak Wings.
Tickets for the first bites bash sold out quickly, so that’s a sign there’s high demand for Chicago’s annual Restaurant Week, beginning tomorrow. From the 1st until the 10th, you can score a prix fixe deal ($22 for lunch/$33 or $44 for dinner) on that special place you’ve always wanted to go, like Allium, inside the Four … Continued