(photo by Jessica Lynn Capron) There’s a reason you’ve never seen one tweet or Instagram post on my feeds from The Dawson, that hulking glass-and-concrete behemoth on the corner of Grand and Halsted. Why, you might ask? Because after two chefs, the food just never made an impression (the drinks, however, have always been solid). … Continued
After spending eight years working for Daniel Boulud, running not only Cafe Boulud, but much of that division of the company, Gavin Kaysen took on one more challenge: coaching and working with the U.S. team at the Bocuse d’Or in Lyon, France. He succeeded – helping the team garner a Silver – but then he did … Continued
Just because you’re stuck in Chicago this winter doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the vivid flavors and warm hospitality of the Big Easy. Here are a few local joints that serve Cajun and Creole cuisine year-round, and they’re getting into the spirit this Fat Tuesday. 1. Frontier 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave; 773-772-4322 New Orleans … Continued
This week on The Feed Podcast, Chef Todd Stein (4 Star Restaurant Group) stops by Frontera’s test kitchen to accept the challenge from Rick Bayless to come up with something anyone could make at home using winter citrus, specifically blood oranges. The rules, as always: you can use up to five additional ingredients, and you … Continued
I don’t want to sound like Debbie Downer, but doesn’t Valentine’s Day qualify as a Hallmark holiday? I always thought the intention was to give greeting card sales a bump and let restaurants build 3-course tasting menus at slightly higher prices for the night. If it truly is a holiday, it’s a high-stress one, because … Continued
Bored with beer? Perhaps it’s time you gave cider a try. For the past few years, Chicagoans have become more acquainted with names like Red Streak, from Michigan’s Virtue Cider, and this Saturday, the annual Cider Summit Chicago gives you a chance to try a lot more. Guests will be able to sample more than … Continued
NOTE: Just in case you’ve landed here from a Google search, there is a newer, updated Top 5 Pho post. I ranked all 32 of the pho joints in Chicago, complete with statistical analysis and maps. Published January of 2017. Nearly every culture has its go-to winter comfort soup. The “Jewish penicillin” has always … Continued
Choose Chicago begins its annual Restaurant Week tomorrow, with some 250 local restaurants offering incredible deals on 3-course lunches for $22 and dinners for $33. This year, Saigon Sisters is participating, and they’ve got something special up their silk sleeves. During the event (which is technically two weeks), guests will have the opportunity to enjoy … Continued
Choose Chicago’s annual Restaurant Week is bringing Chicagoans flavors from across the globe for incredible deals on 3-course lunches for $22 and dinners for $33. Pilsen’s May St. Cafe is bringing their bright and flavorful contemporary Latin cuisine to the (technically 2 week) event with a special 3-course prix fixe dinner menu. The Restaurant Week menu … Continued
Chicago is gearing up for its biggest Baconfest yet, and pork belly-loving Chicagoans will want to have their mouse-clicking fingers ready to secure themselves a ticket at noon on February 16. In previous years, tickets to the event have sold out quickly. For the uninitiated, Baconfest is a two day bacon extravaganza featuring creative bacon … Continued
Even though the Bears are out, your Super Bowl party can still be a winner this year. Some of Chicago’s top BBQ joints are setting up special catering boxes for the big game. Piggyback Tavern is offering their BBQ smoked over hickory, oak, and cherry hardwood along with smoked wings, mac and cheese, coleslaw, buns, … Continued