A highlight from last year’s annual Harvest Feast to benefit the Spence Farm Foundation Imagine 10 outstanding chefs preparing you a feast, all made from local, fresh ingredients that benefits a good cause. On September 21st, that very feast is happening in Fairbury, IL. Ten chefs from Chicagoland’s top restaurants will be preparing dishes for … Continued
Huge New England lobsters to be served fresh at the Great American Lobster Fest There’s been a lot about seafood in foodie news lately – National Oyster Day, National Lobster Day, Oyster Shucking Festivals, and more. Well, here’s something else to add to the buzz: Chicago’s first Great American Lobster Fest on August 16th and … Continued
Celebrate oysters on August 5th for National Oyster Day at Hugo’s or Tavern on Rush There’s a “National ____ Day” for just about everything on the planet. While I agree it’s getting a little out of hand, I’m partial to tomorrow’s event, which happens to be National Oyster Day, and Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House and Tavern … Continued
The most hush-hush yet frou-frou dinner event you may have never heard of: Dîner en Blanc. With strict rules like seating arrangement and white attire, Dîner en Blanc may seem like something out of a movie, and that’s exactly the point. The whereabouts of the event are meant to be low-profile – that is, until hundreds … Continued
Let’s admit it, some Chicago food/neighborhood fests are overrated. Fiesta del Sol, however, is not. It’s long been the largest Latino festival in the Midwest. This year, Fiesta del Sol kicks off today and ends Sunday, taking place in the heart of Pilsen (1400 W. Cermak Rd). May St Cafe (1146 W. Cermak Rd.), one of … Continued
Palate and presentation come together at the annual Taste of the Nation Chicago. One of Chicago’s most anticipated culinary events – The Taste of the Nation – is headed back on Wednesday, August 13th at Navy Pier in the Grand Ballroom (600 E Grand Ave). More than 85 renowned chefs and mixologists from all over Chicago will … Continued
Creamy polenta with braised greens and mushrooms – one of the recipes you’ll find in the new GCM Cookbook It’s easy to buy a bunch of seasonal ingredients at the Farmer’s Market; the hard part is often knowing how to cook them. The Green City Market is here to help. This month, GCM is out … Continued
Sizzling, juicy cheeseburgers at Roscoe Village’s Burger Fest Nothing says summer like a sizzling grill. Roscoe Village is turning up the heat once again this weekend, bringing us its 5th annual Burger Fest featuring fourteen different vendors. Head to Belmont and Damen between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. The chefs will … Continued
I found this talk – by the owner of Alinea, Next and The Aviary – to be geeky yet fascinating. Kokonas doesn’t bother assembling a Power Point deck, he simply shares internal documents and the results of his own company’s research, in determining how they take, accept and chart reservations. It’s from the recent Welcome … Continued
Outstanding in the Field at City Farm Chicago fans of the cultish Outstanding in the Field national tour – where a local chef connects with a local farm(er) and cooks a multi-course meal in the field for guests who sit at one long table – may have been upset to see that both the Aug. … Continued
Setting up for Bub City’s Windy City Smokeout Come for the ribs and stay for the music at the second annual Windy City Smokeout, firing up this Friday and running through the weekend. This year, a new location: Grand and the River. This BBQ fest brings you not only the best in the city, but … Continued