Preceded only by California and Hawaii, more Filipinos call Illinois home than anywhere else in the United States. October is Filipino Heritage Month and to celebrate, Filipino Kitchen – a trio of Filipinos (two native, one honorary) who share recipes and stories through a thoughtfully curated blog and pop-up events – hosts Kultura Festival at Emporium in Logan Square next Sunday, … Continued
The food of the Philippines isn’t that widely available in Chicago, but there’s a family-run restaurant in Pulaski Park where everything revolves around a famous chicken dish.
As the U.S. continues to thaw relations with Cuba, there is renewed interest in the island nation. Cubans love their plantains. And black beans, and of course, their beef. But no Cuban dining experience is complete without a bit of rum, and one of the city’s best rum selections happens to be located in the back … Continued
Cochon 555 stops in Chicago next week for a punch competition at Chicago Gourmet on Saturday the 26th and a porky fête on Sunday the 27th. To kick off the weekend, Chef Abraham Conlon welcomes six chefs from Chicago and beyond to his home at Fat Rice in Avondale for an after-hours Asian Speakeasy on Friday night. The $125 … Continued
Now revered as one of summer’s most versatile fruits, the tomato was once the hapless scapegoat of lead poisoning and aphrodisiac affections. To commemorate the now-celebrated tomato season (June to October), Osteria via Stato in downtown Chicago hosts their fourth annual multi-course dinner featuring the heirloom fruit. Join third-generation owner Nick Nichols of Nichols Farm & Orchard on Wednesday, September 23 … Continued
Unlike the name suggests, Oktoberfest traditionally begins mid-September in Germany, ending 16 to 18 days later – the first week of October. Chicagoans can jump right into the festivities this Saturday, September 19 at The Dawson with a selection of namesake brews and a $25 all-inclusive spread of German delights. Chef Shaun King lays out his rendition … Continued
Mexican Independence Day is coming up next week, and while some restaurants will offer special menus, there’s a new restaurant in Albany Park that’s simply happy to be open. It’s run by a chef who worked at Frontera Grill and Topolobampo for 14 years, and despite that experience, he still has his mom work with … Continued
The impetus behind Cali Girl Cakes is pretty straightforward: a California native now living in the Midwest, who knows how to make specialty cakes for any occasion. But when you’re located in a town that doesn’t have a lot of bakeries, you’re going to have to come up with something besides cake to entice new … Continued
Chef Dominique Tougne preaches the simplicity of traditional French cooking through the crust of his bacon & onion tart and the confit of his cassoulet, but starting September 15, he turns to mollusks. Though Moules de Marinière is always on menu at Chez Moi, Moules Fest offers guests an all-you-can-eat mussels and frites feast for just $25. … Continued
A lot of stores and restaurants in Chicago promote the fact that many of their ingredients are local. But a new grocery store goes quite a bit further and requires that everything under the roof – including the butcher shop and cafe – be rooted in the Midwest.
Thinking about brunch plans for Sunday? Forget about the standard pancakes and waffles, and instead, consider something with an Asian twist, like from Macau or Hong Kong.