Most people come for the coffee, but I always think of a visit to Julius Meinl as a double-feature. That is, I can’t have the Viennese-style coffee all by itself; I need to pair it with their luscious almond croissant as well. As good as the flaky pastry is, it is significantly enhanced by … Continued
In a neighborhood that once had the largest Swedish presence in Chicago (long live Wikstrom’s!), and could alternatively be called “girlstown,” the area around Clark and Foster continues to emerge as one of the best places in Chicago to eat and drink. In the winter, a glass of glögg at Simon’s is de rigueur, while … Continued
I’ve really had a thing for Swedish food lately (yesterday’s post made that pretty obvious), and it can’t be because I’m working my way through the Stieg Larsson trilogy (just saw the preview for the English language version of “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” the other night, starring Daniel Craig – if you haven’t … Continued
I’ll let the video do all of the explaining here. Hopefully you’ve already seen my “Something You Should Eat” post from earlier today, in order for this to make sense and to fully appreciate it.
Summer might officially begin June 21, but the longest days of the year in Sweden are truly celebrated during the weekend after the solstice – this year, June 24 – 26. The days are incredibly long – the sun barely goes down around midnight – so locals celebrate with lots of schnapps and pickled herring. Revelers … Continued
Summer might officially begin June 21, but the longest days of the year in Sweden are truly celebrated during the weekend after the solstice – this year, June 24 – 26. The days are incredibly long – the sun barely goes down around midnight – so locals celebrate with lots of schnapps and pickled herring. Revelers … Continued
I’ve been getting a lot of email requests lately, asking how people can throw their own pig roast. I just realized with July 4th weekend ahead, everyone wants to have their own “Pig & Pinot” party like I’ve been doing the past five years. Your prayers are answered today, loyal reader. Just don’t tell my … Continued
I’ve been getting a lot of email requests lately, asking how people can throw their own pig roast. I just realized with July 4th weekend ahead, everyone wants to have their own “Pig & Pinot” party like I’ve been doing the past five years. Your prayers are answered today, loyal reader. Just don’t tell my … Continued
Colonization has led to some amazing culinary stepchildren. Granted, foreign occupations rarely come to an end peacefully, but just look at some of the results: you can find world-class Indian food in London, authentic Portuguese bread in Goa, along India’s West coast and in Vietnam, there is always that reminder of French colonization: the … Continued
Aspen, CO – For the 29th year, Food & Wine Magazine held its summer camp for the food elite in the Rocky Mountains this past weekend. The event brings together tastemakers, chefs and a ton of wine and spirits producers, but it also serves as a launching pad for the July issue, which features 11 of … Continued
This time of year is just murder on people with special requests, allergies and gluten-intolerance. There are backyard barbecues, graduation lunches and wedding showers, not to mention menus full of pasta, starch and flour. Whenever I do stories on ABC about GF-friendly places in town, we get a huge response, and this post from the … Continued