Most of Chicago’s top-tier restaurants work with a series of local farmers, but a new restaurant in Chicago’s West Loop is cooking at a four-star level, relying primarily on just one farm near Bourbonnais.
I had a chance last week to spend a few days in Singapore, running around the endless hawker food centers and tasting all manner of laksa, dumplings and ice-bean-corn-condensed milk desserts. But the one that stood out was the chicken rice, a dish as revered as a NYC-style slice or a Montreal poutine. There are … Continued
A month ago, the James Beard Foundation – at its annual awards gala – named Topolobampo the best restaurant in the country. Rick Bayless’ more upscale Mexican restaurant opened nearly 30 years ago, but the menu keeps changing and adapting – pushing the boundaries of what many of us consider “modern” Mexican.
There are dozens, if not hundreds of pizza places in Chicagoland, but only a handful claiming to make authentic Neapolitan style pizza. I found a new spot in Norwood Park, on the city’s Northwest Side; the owner’s birthplace alone, tells you he was born to make this pizza.
Singapore has been accumulating more and more high-end restaurants over the past few years. There are no shortage of fine-dining options; Odette, Corner House and Restaurant André are just a trio of places I had a chance to dine this week. But the city is known around the world for its vibrant, boisterous hawker (food … Continued
From the urban bustle of Sydney, to the narrow alleys and coffee shops of Melbourne or even the laid-back wine country vibe of the Barossa Valley and Adelaide, eating in Australia is a lot more delicious than you might think. The World’s 50 Best Restaurants held its annual awards ceremony in Melbourne in April, and … Continued
In the second video I’ve shot and edited from Hong Kong this week, we visit a stall on the far Eastern edge of the island, run by a guy who goes by the name Master Low Key. He has perfected the process of making egg puffs and waffles, but these aren’t the typical waffles you’ve … Continued
One of the daily rituals people in Hong Kong are accustomed to is seeing whole roasted duck, chicken and pork hanging by metal hooks in storefront windows; they will often pop in to get a styrofoam container to go, or just eat it right there. Four years ago, on my first visit, I hired Daisann … Continued
It’d be hard to miss a Dragon Boat in Hong Kong this time of year. The annual races, featuring long paddle-powered boats often ornamented with dragon heads, go on all over the city for three days straight as part of the Tuen Ng, or Dragon Boat Festival. This year’s kicked off on May 30. But … Continued
Summer is about to begin, so Rick Bayless and I welcomed the author of a fantastic new book all about ice cream, called “Hello, My Name Is Ice Cream” onto The Feed Podcast this week. Pastry Chef Dana Cree has traveled the world creating pastries and desserts for places like The Fat Duck and Noma. … Continued
Chicago has dozens of high-quality Mexican restaurants. Part of that is due to the city’s talent pool, and part of it is a result of the “Rick Bayless Effect.” One of my favorite new restaurants is the result of a former Mexican food truck, turned into a brick and mortar, with a dynamic, Mexican-inspired menu. … Continued