I organized this event for 13 people, who were all coming in town for a team-building retreat. We took the water taxi from River North all the way to Chinatown, then walked five minutes to get bubble teas and smoothies at Joy Yee’s (I arranged the orders ahead of time so there was no waiting). … Continued
The chicken is the thing at Nando’s Peri-Peri, which already has two locations in Chicago… And it’s certainly not what you’d call a tame bird.
I traveled to Santiago, Chile in the Spring, to meet Rodolfo Guzman, the chef/owner of BORAGó, now one of the restaurants listed on The World’s 50 Best list. To read the story that ran in the Chicago Tribune’s Sunday Travel section, click here.
Meat lovers take note: Chicago has a lot more beefy options than just steakhouses. In fact, a new tavern in Logan Square has a fairly meaty menu with not one steak on it. That’s due in part to the chef’s experience and creativity.
As Peruvian food takes its turn in the spotlight internationally, places like Via Lima in North Center are trying to recreate those flavor combinations as ingredients become more available.
With a name like Pub Royale, you’d be forgiven if you thought this Wicker Park bar was simply a place to grab a drink. Sure, the list is vast and the cocktails are strategically chosen, like an excellent Pimm’s Cup swizzled with pebbled ice. But don’t overlook the intriguing menu, leaning heavily toward India.
While I was in Barcelona, I filed this report on Spain’s obsession with canned seafood (conserva), ranging from barnacles and baby eels to the more common sardines and anchovies.
A pair of new hotels in Chicago have upped the ante with stunning views and a fun, lively atmosphere where food doesn’t necessarily take a backseat.
Paul Fehribach knows plenty about frying. The chef and owner of Big Jones, in Andersonville, has just written The Big Jones Cookbook and spends his days researching and recreating dishes from the American South’s delicious culinary past. I asked him for some pro tips this weekend, as many of us are going to be attempting … Continued
Since most Americans will be firing up their grills this weekend, I thought it would be interesting to discover how some other cultures around the world do their grilling. From Japan to Argentina to the Middle East, it seems every country has their own, unique style of cooking over hot coals.
Food & Beverage Magazine had a feature on me in their July, 2015 issue. Click on the pages to read more.