I’ve been preaching and trying to spread the gospel about the tacos at Bucktown’s En Hakkore since they first opened last year. Fortunately, they’ve become so popular that the choices have been whittled down to either vegetable-laden rice bowls (bibimbop) or these “tacos.” They come with either BBQ beef or spicy pork belly, and feature … Continued
Stephanie Samuels behind the counter one last time. You’ll have to go elsewhere to get your Thin Mint fix from now on. After a decade of serving delightful breakfast treats, strong coffee and some of the city’s finest retro sweets ever to grace a pastry case, Stephanie Samuels has decided to hang it up. “I’m … Continued
Click here to read my story about Montreal’s beloved poutine, which I sampled at several locations in the wake of Canada’s annual Le Poutine Week.
This week’s BotW hails from Chico, California, home of Sierra Nevada. The brewery’s Ruthless Rye is taking advantage of a recent trend in beer – that is, the tendency of brewmasters to use more rye in their recipes. Perhaps it’s a nod to the rye spirits we’re seeing from places like Templeton or Old Overholt. … Continued
The tables are set at The Publican… You could forgive the team from One Off Hospitality for being a little giddy yesterday. Not only had their chef-patriarch – Paul Kahan – picked up a “Who’s Who in Food & Beverage” from the James Beard Foundation (he is the reigning co-Chef of the Year from the … Continued
My new favorite chicken sandwich Lord there have been a number of new chicken shacks in Chicago recently. From Parson’s to Pecking Order to Honey Butter Fried Chicken, you’d think our love of fried bird would have been sated by now. But the folks behind Old Town Social and Nellcôte just opened Leghorn about a … Continued
Tavernita’s well-stocked bar is sure to be popular with fans Basketball lovers can get excited for a whole new reason thanks to the upcoming March Madness special at Tavernita. The River North tapas restaurant and bar (located at 151 W. Erie) is helping get fans in the spirit by offering an open bar package during all … Continued
If you love walnuts, this week’s beer is for you. It’s from Perennial Brewery in St. Louis, and The Hopleaf’s Michael Roper really loves how dark and intense it is. Beer with dessert? Why not. It’s barely 7% abv, and with all of those rich, intense walnuts to draw upon, it has a sweet intensity … Continued
Hot chocolate is sure to be on the menu at this fundraiser The Chicago food community is pretty tight-knit. There are often fundraisers held for chefs, busboys and cooks needing to settle medical bills and insurance. But an upcoming event on March 31 is sure to be one of the most heartfelt fundraisers Chicago’s culinary … Continued
If you’ve spent anytime eating in Chicago or perusing the Farmer’s Markets, you’ll be very familiar with Nichols Farm. Based in Marengo, IL, the family farm has been a part of the growing food scene here for well over a decade. More recently, their apples have become the basis for Virtue Cider’s latest cider, which … Continued
Soup + banchan = Korean comfort There are three things I crave when the weather is as cold as its been this week in Chicago: 1. Matzo ball soup, to satisfy my inner child. 2. Pho, to provide not only a steaming, clove/cinnamon/star anise facial, but also a beefy broth with vermicelli noodles. 3. … Continued