The theme of this trip was “farm to table,” and though we tried to make it in one day, even with a private jet, the three hour, 45 minute flight each way required an overnight stay in Napa. We began the day at the Oxbow Market in Napa, for the best English muffins in the … Continued
Quebéc has its maple sugar pie. In British Columbia, the Nanaimo Bar rules. But in Ontario, there’s no denying the importance of the humble butter tart. You can debate the merits of raisins or no raisins (with or without pecans), but the simpler, the better, as I found out on a recent trip to Toronto, … Continued
From shrimp & grits to fried chicken & waffles, the spins that Luella’s takes with traditional Southern food are both inventive as well as delicious.
It’s hearty, it’s rustic, and there’s incredible open crumb structure and crust. If you haven’t had the bread and butter service at Cellar Door Provisions yet, you haven’t lived. Their quiche is pretty incredible too.
The James Beard Awards are coming to Chicago next week, so Rick and Steve ask Steve Koch, Deputy Mayor for the City of Chicago and Kevin Pang, Cheap Eater columnist at the Chicago Tribune “Where to Eat?” Revolutionary restaurateur and founder of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Richard Melman, is going to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award … Continued
My colleague, Rashmi Uday Singh, came to Chicago to check out a few restaurants, so the least I could do was show her a few interesting places to eat, including Parachute, which was nominated for a James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant in the country. I think she liked her visit here. Click on … Continued
You don’t have to go to Devon Avenue in Rogers Park to find authentic Southern Indian fare. The vegetarian-heavy menu at Shree in Westmont also cooks with the same care.
Since the softening of relations between Cuba and the U.S. has been in the news the past few months, we figured it was time to go before the floodgates opened. Unlike previous tours I’ve organized, this one is going to encompass much more than just eating. We’ll visit farmers, eat in paladars (people’s private homes, … Continued
You don’t have to travel to Chinatown to get a taste of one of China’s most prized dishes. It’s typically served over multiple courses, so bring a friend or two.
Really honored to be included in this list, among the movers and shakers in the Chicago food scene. Very well-researched by the crack staff at NewCity. To see the complete list, click here.
Rick heads to Bangkok for a taste of Thailand with Jarrett Wrisley of Soul Food Mahanakorn. Then chef Beverly Kim of Parachute in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood joins Rick to tame the Brussels Sprout while reliving their Top Chef experiences. Jill Gubesch, Wine Director at Frontera Grill and Topolobampo explores Lindsey’s drink of choice, red wine. Food 52 founders Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs talk with Rick and Steve about creating a food community online that helps … Continued