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CS Magazine, What’s New

DINING: WHAT’S NEW AVEC KOREN The talent behind Blackbird embraces Mediterranean comfort food   There had been talk for months about a new restaurant from the Blackbird team, to be located right next door to the beloved hotspot in what had previously been a greasy spoon. If you peeked in the windows, you could see … Continued

ABC 7 Chicago

              Steve is the Food Reporter for ABC 7 News in Chicago, the city’s #1 news station.  Every week, he produces two original reports, which might include things like how to eat Korean barbecue, where to get Indian mangoes, highlighting the process of making Colombian empanadas, even following produce … Continued

Chicago Tribune, Ruby of Siam Review

First impressions
 The Skokie Fashion Square Mall isn’t exactly a hub of commercial activity around dinnertime, but its location across the street from the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts makes it a good bet for pre- or post-theater dining. At Ruby, soft music plays overhead, colorful Thai artwork graces the walls and servers … Continued