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.
There are several restaurants on Chicago’s South and Southwest Sides serving soul food, but one family-run business is going the extra mile. They’re making everything in-house, often getting to work at 5 a.m. each day just to prep all of the dishes.
You probably know what a dumpling is, but what about a momo? You might be tempted to call them dumplings, but the cooks would prefer it if you didn’t. Unlike its Chinese relative, the steamed, meat-filled delicacy stems from the Himalayas, in and around Nepal.
A lot of locals will soon head down to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for homecoming. Some just to see old friends, while others, like me, to see their kids. With a senior now at the university, I asked my daughter to do some research on great spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Columbus Day is a day when Italian pride swells in Chicago and around the country, but for me, it means it’s time for pasta. This week, I’m introducing you to a place in Wicker Park where they’re not only making everything by hand in-house, but they’re also offering some shapes and combinations you may not have … Continued
Late-night diners in the city tend to serve the same sorts of dishes: eggs, sausage and maybe a few sandwiches or a burger. But at the Fireside in Edgewater, weekend late-night dining turns into a Thai feast, with all sorts of unique items on a menu that runs until almost sunrise.
On Jason Hammel’s first day in Chicago in the mid-90’s, he grabbed lunch at the Logan Beach Coffee Shop inside the Logan Square Auditorium, not realizing how it would change his life. “So in that moment, first day in Chicago, I was sitting in the space that would become Lula, talking to a soon-to-be ex-girlfriend … Continued
There are several Mexican restaurants along South Archer Avenue and west of Pulaski, but few are like Xocome Antojeria. They not only make the salsas, tortillas and quesadillas from scratch, but they only use premium ingredients, which are mostly seasonal. It’s a little bit of Mexico City on the Southwest Side, where you can’t help … Continued
The kitchen at Libanais, which is French for Lebanon, is deceiving. This Lincolnwood restaurant has a small one up front, where you’ll see them slice off beef and lamb shawarma and tuck it into wraps jammed with pickles and tahini. You might see them grill off kebabs or assemble appetizer platters. But the real action … Continued
A new restaurant in Logan Square began with a pair of local boys, both steeped in Indian culture with a shared love of the Indian kitchen. Their first project together is proving to be a hit in the neighborhood, as it combines lesser-known ingredients and presents them in some very familiar ways. On its face, Superkhana … Continued