Enjoy gorgeous views of the city in the precious few months of good weather Chicago has to offer. Piccolo Sogno 464 N Halsted St #1 Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 421-0077 http://piccolosognorestaurant.com/ Bistro Campagne 4528 N Lincoln Chicago, IL 60625 (773) 271-6100 www.bistrocampagne.com/ Volo 2008 W Roscoe St Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 348-4600 www.volorestaurant.com/ … Continued
The best restaurants to drink in views of Chicago’s world-class skyline.
Check out these great breakfast spots in Chicago.
Restaurants that tots and their parents can enjoy in equal measure.
Where to cut loose when the kids are left home.
One of my favorite sushi spots in Chicago; small, intimate and while the omakase (chef’s tasting) runs a tad $$$, selections are wonderful and creative without slipping into cliché (cream cheese, unagi sauce, etc.)
Based in London, with an outpost in Scottsdale, it reeks of corporate dining, but it’s a fun, efficient machine with a super-huge Japanese robata grill featuring imported binchotan charcoal to sear, then mesquite to add smoky flavor to an assortment of steaks, shrimp and vegetables. Sushi service is also very good, but not as good … Continued
One of my favorite BYOBs in Chicago; corkage just $5 per table. The chef is a former Per Se vet, so despite the low-key ‘hood, the food has higher aspirations.
I’ve twice been a guest judge on the highly-acclaimed cult classic, “Iron Chef America” on the Food Network. Click on the video to see some of the highlights.
I’ve been a frequent contributor on the “Unique Eats” show on The Cooking Channel; this one featured wine bars, including one of my favorite places to eat in Chicago: The Purple Pig. Wine Bars
This is a three-minute sample from the 30 minute show “The Entrepreneurs,” which aired on CNBC in April, 2009. I was asked to discuss the Frontera Foods brand.