Noodles come in all sorts of sizes, from several different countries, and a pair of Hoffman Estates restaurants take their noodles pretty seriously. One of them makes their noodles from scratch, while the other uses them in traditional Malaysian, Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese recipes. Asian Noodle House 844 N. Roselle Road, Hoffman Estates 847-882-9650 Noodle Deli … Continued
A Chicago brewery’s recent move from Pilsen to the South Loop has not only beer fans excited, but also serious food lovers. That’s because Moody Tongue Brewing took over a massive space near McCormick Place, offering both a bar menu and a more formal dining room, and in both cases, they’ve released a slew of new … Continued
The Chinese New Year is just three weeks away, and I’m getting into the spirit with some great Chinese food outside of Chinatown. I’m devoting every Saturday night in January to a different place, beginning at a Lincoln Park spot where shumai and har gao dumplings are the stars of an expanded dim sum menu. D … Continued
Foodism – a U.K.-based publication – chose some of their favorite food-related podcasts, and they really liked The Feed. I especially liked how they referred to me and Chef Rick Bayless.
I taste a lot of food over the course of a typical year, and this year was a particularly delicious one. In a given year, I do about 92 stories for ABC 7, some of which have multiple locations. Then figure in all of the places I try that don’t make the air, and you’re talking … Continued
The Japanese dish known as okonomiyaki was created in Osaka. And ever since I traveled there a few years ago, I’ve been wondering why this savory pancake – made with cabbage and your choice of beef, pork or seafood – hasn’t taken off in Chicago. “Okonomi” means “what you like” so of course, you can customize … Continued
A new bakery celebrating Mexican culture and tradition recently opened next door to its more popular sister restaurant in River North. The breads and pastries alone are worth a trip. From traditional conchas and taleras, to a few creative takes on sandwich bread, there’s a lot more than just croissants and coffee. Panango! 720 N. … Continued
There is no shortage of pizza joints in Chicago, but it seems like every month or so, an exciting new option becomes available. Part of this is due to cooks getting creative and breaking out of the usual tavern-style or deep-dish Chicago has always embraced. These days, there’s Sicilian, artisan, neo-Neapolitan and even Roman style. That’s … Continued
A wave of new breweries has swept across Chicago in recent years, but a new brewery in West Town actually has four different owners. It’s a pour-your-own style of brewpub, where guests decide exactly how much or how little they’d like to try. Plus, there’s barbecue that’s a lot better than you’d expect. District Brew Yards … Continued
Turkey sandwiches are a common meal in the days after Thanksgiving. But if that gets too boring, there’s a hidden spot in Ukrainian Village where the beef sandwiches are the stars. A typical weekday lunch at Boeufhaus is pretty busy, with people sitting at tables and at the bar, all diving into sandwiches. This French-German brasserie, … Continued
When the guys behind Cubano Bros. in Elk Grove Village wanted to open their restaurant, they knew that if they were going to serve Cuban sandwiches, they would have to use the right kind of bread. That meant getting the dough shipped up from Miami several times a week.