Kendall College scholarship recipients (from left): Bryan Freund, Miranda Kidd, Diogo Nover, Zhanna Diyarova, Ida Uddstal, and Brenda Martinez Chicago’s Kendall College is known for its success in churning out some of the best culinary talent in the country. On May 5th, with the help of alum chef Dan Fox, the nonprofit Kendall College Trust will work to … Continued
While in Toronto, try a peameal bacon bun at Momofuku Noodle Bar Don’t feel like flying to Sweden to see what those creative Scandinavians are up to? Don’t have the money to fly to New York City to hear what David Chang is planning within the Momofuku universe? Ever wanted to meet the team behind … Continued
Stephanie Samuels behind the counter one last time. You’ll have to go elsewhere to get your Thin Mint fix from now on. After a decade of serving delightful breakfast treats, strong coffee and some of the city’s finest retro sweets ever to grace a pastry case, Stephanie Samuels has decided to hang it up. “I’m … Continued
The tables are set at The Publican… You could forgive the team from One Off Hospitality for being a little giddy yesterday. Not only had their chef-patriarch – Paul Kahan – picked up a “Who’s Who in Food & Beverage” from the James Beard Foundation (he is the reigning co-Chef of the Year from the … Continued
My new favorite chicken sandwich Lord there have been a number of new chicken shacks in Chicago recently. From Parson’s to Pecking Order to Honey Butter Fried Chicken, you’d think our love of fried bird would have been sated by now. But the folks behind Old Town Social and Nellcôte just opened Leghorn about a … Continued
Tavernita’s well-stocked bar is sure to be popular with fans Basketball lovers can get excited for a whole new reason thanks to the upcoming March Madness special at Tavernita. The River North tapas restaurant and bar (located at 151 W. Erie) is helping get fans in the spirit by offering an open bar package during all … Continued
Hot chocolate is sure to be on the menu at this fundraiser The Chicago food community is pretty tight-knit. There are often fundraisers held for chefs, busboys and cooks needing to settle medical bills and insurance. But an upcoming event on March 31 is sure to be one of the most heartfelt fundraisers Chicago’s culinary … Continued
If you’ve spent anytime eating in Chicago or perusing the Farmer’s Markets, you’ll be very familiar with Nichols Farm. Based in Marengo, IL, the family farm has been a part of the growing food scene here for well over a decade. More recently, their apples have become the basis for Virtue Cider’s latest cider, which … Continued
Soup + banchan = Korean comfort There are three things I crave when the weather is as cold as its been this week in Chicago: 1. Matzo ball soup, to satisfy my inner child. 2. Pho, to provide not only a steaming, clove/cinnamon/star anise facial, but also a beefy broth with vermicelli noodles. 3. … Continued
Rick Bayless will return to the 10th annual Good Food Festival and Conference (photo courtesy familyfarmed.org) Lovers of locally-sourced food rejoice! From March 13th-15th, FamilyFarmed.org’s Good Food Festival and Conference returns to Chicago. This year’s event will be held in the UIC Forum, at 725 Roosevelt Road. In its 10th year the festival promises participants … Continued
Classic poutine at SuWu in Montreal Click below to hear my report from Montreal on “La Poutine Week,” an annual bacchanal of all things covered in cheese curds and gravy.