In terms of Korean food, too often people only think about grilled short ribs, kimchi or rice bowls. But there’s another dish – usually found on menus where drinking beer is involved – that combines spicy chicken and melted cheese. It’s now available on several menus around town. Agit Bar & Grill 9098 W. Golf … Continued
What ever happened to happy hour? There’s a bar on the Near North Side where the kitchen definitely punches above its weight, because not only do they offer a few happy hour specials during the week, their kitchen menu is full of delicious surprises you’d never expect to find in a tavern. Good Measure 226 … Continued
On this week’s show, I talk with Wes Pikula, the V.P. of Operations at the legendary Buddy’s, which opened in Detroit in 1946. They make a truly original pizza, the style for which has been copied by several other places around the country. Pikula has been with the company since 1975, so few can speak … Continued
The hottest restaurant in Park Ridge is packing them in, not only because of their large menu, but also due to their different approach to some American classics. Make Room for Truman 550 W. Touhy Ave., Park Ridge 847-692-6205
A beloved barbecue joint that opened 11 years ago in North Chicago has been quietly attracting a devoted following, ever since it moved to Waukegan in 2012. Big Ed’s BBQ 4030 Northpoint Blvd., Waukegan 847-473-5333
New Zealand is known for its breathtaking scenery, worthy of a “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, but one of that country’s best-known coffeehouses has been quietly serving breakfast and lunch to Loop workers for about a year. Mojo Coffee 200 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago 312-631-3881
A McKinley Park bakery is a homecoming of sorts for a local family. After opening in Pilsen in 2003, they moved to Florida five years ago. But the family couldn’t keep away. So a few months ago, they re-opened on 35th Street, now focusing primarily on cakes. One of them is called a chocoflan, and it’s … Continued
This week on The Feed Podcast, Rick is away, so Ina Pinkney is sitting in as our first-ever guest co-host. Pinkney was, for many years, the proprietor of Ina’s, a beloved breakfast and lunch spot which moved from Lincoln Park to the West Loop. Pinkney has since become the Breakfast Columnist at The Chicago Tribune. … Continued
Restaurants come and go all the time, but it was a surprise in the food community when Grace suddenly shut its doors last year in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. A legal dispute between the chef, GM and owner led to a high-profile vacancy. However, a new restaurant called Yugen opened in the space by an all-female … Continued
The Chinese New Year is coming up on Tuesday, and if you’re headed to Chinatown, be prepared to see a lot more baked goods and specialty teas. Tous les Jours 2144 S. Archer Ave. 312-225-8488 Bingo Tea 2150A S. Archer Ave. 312-328-6668
On this week’s Pizza City podcast, I spoke with Justin Bazdarich – proud Kansas boy – who’s dad was from St. Louis, and thus, exposed him to Imo’s and the provel cheese of that beloved institution as a child. After years working for Jean-Georges Vongerichten, he decided to open Speedy Romeo in New York City, … Continued