Chicago’s Best Deep-Dish
I spoke with Rich Labriola this week about how he went from being an artisan baker to a serious deep-dish pizza maker. He spills all of his secrets. Mostly.
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Wood-fired pizza shines at Stix n Brix in Bridgeport
Pizza in Chicago has, for too long, been associated with one of two styles: deep or stuffed. But since my book came out a few months ago, I have been trying to shift the conversation to tavern style, artisan and Neapolitan. My latest find is in Bridgeport, near the home of the White Sox, where a … Continued
A Pair of New Fried Chicken Joints in Chicago Offers Asian, Southern Twists
Like pizza and doughnuts, fried chicken is one of those universally loved dishes. There are two new options in Chicago making two very different styles of fried chicken – both of them delicious. Landbirds 2532 N. California Ave (773) 697-7107 Luella’s Gospel Bird 2009 N. Damen Ave. 773-904-7704
Finom Coffee in Chicago’s Old Irving Park brings back classics from the old country
A Chicago winter is the perfect time of year to dive into steaming bowls of Hungarian goulash. Problem is, until recently, there haven’t been too many options in Chicago. Finom Coffee, a new coffee shop in the Old Irving Park neighborhood, is bringing back some of those classic dishes from the old country, and giving them … Continued
Taste of Colombia in Portage Park boasts pour-over coffee, hand-crafted pastries
A lot of people take their morning cup of coffee for granted. But after spending some time at a new coffee shop in Portage Park, I have a newfound appreciation for all of the work that goes into crafting the perfect cup. Taste of Colombia 4801 W. Montrose Ave. 773-709-7040
Niles Mall Offers Global Eating, Drinking Options
The suburbs have plenty of malls and most of them have one or two places to eat, usually from a national chain. But the Golf Glen Mart in Niles is a literal United Nations of eating, with 10 different dining options including a brewery, a stellar Korean barbecue and a classic Greek diner. I visited the … Continued
Shrimp House Brings Seafood to Palos Park
The southwest suburbs aren’t known for having a lot of premium seafood houses, but the Original Island Shrimp House in Palos Park now lays claim to a casual, East Coast-inspired seafood shack where the ingredients are all flown in fresh, and the recipes are made from scratch. The Original Island Shrimp House 12902 S. La … Continued
Maplewood Brewery and Distillery brews ambitious beers in Logan Square
Chicago has been gaining a number of new breweries and distilleries over the past few years. There’s even a “Malt Row” in Ravenswood with a concentration of quite a few. Maplewood Brewery & Distillery 2717 N. Maplewood 773-270-1061
Pan Artesanal combines French and Mexican flavors for unique pastry experience
What do you get when you combine a degree from the French Pastry School with a family history of Mexican home cooking? A delicious mash-up of two cultures, bound by butter, corn and chiles. The family behind Pan Artesanal has worked for years – literally – on every detail. From the baking equipment to the DIY decor … Continued
Slab Barbecue has unique take on South Side classics
There are barbecue joints scattered throughout the South Side, but few make all of their sides from scratch and offer St. Louis-style ribs. A visit to Slab Barbecue can include all of the above, plus the expected hot links and tips. Slab BBQ 1918 E. 71st St. 773-966-5018
Pro Samgyubsal in Northbrook takes a different approach to Korean BBQ
Unlike American barbecue, known for it’s “low and slow” cooking over smoke, Korean barbecue is a much faster endeavor. It’s really more grilling than smoking. A family-run operation in Northbrook is serving some of the best versions in the region. PRO SAMGYUBSAL 3420 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook 847-715-9073 Featured Image: @imchristinaim