Hotel Review: The Langham Chicago (The Globe and Mail – Travel)
Click here to read my review of The Langham Chicago, which appeared in The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper.
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Beer of the Week: Temperance
Evanston is known for many things: Northwestern, Edzo’s and the rocky lakeshore come to mind. But beer? Not until recently. The Hopleaf’s Michael Roper says get ready to hear about Temperance – the first and only brewery from Evanston that has some wonderful citrus hops, low alcohol and just a touch of rye. Here’s to … Continued
Neapolitan Pizza at Panino’s Pizzaiolo
Neapolitan pizzas have been taking over Chicago recently, kind of like Middle Eastern falafel joints, fried chicken shacks and BBQ houses. But the best of the bunch is certainly Panino’s Pizzaiolo – although I’ve also loved the pies at Forno Rosso, on the far western edge of the city, on Harlem Ave. Say all you want about … Continued
Come With Me To…
So you can probably figure out where we’re headed next, based on this picture, but if you can’t, be sure to save the dates of March 8 – 11 for a one-of-a-kind trip unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. I’ve spent the past three weeks lining up mixologists, chefs and artists; a plantation owner and a … Continued
Beer of the Week: Velvet Merlin
This week’s pick has nothing to do with magic, it’s simply an oatmeal stout from one of our favorite breweries – Firestone Walker. “They can do no wrong,” says Hopleaf owner Michael Roper, and with its low alcohol and dark, rich finish, it’s a beer that’s well-suited to the cooler days ahead. Cheers to that.
Charlie Trotter’s Legacy
Much has been made over the past year, regarding the restaurant’s final auction, the high school art show, etc., but I think one of Charlie Trotter’s greatest legacies – at least in terms of his contribution to Chicago’s culinary scene – is all of the great talent he molded, scolded, shaped, sharpened and ultimately sent … Continued
Eating Las Vegas’ Strip Malls (The Globe and Mail – Travel)
Click here to read my story in Canada’s national newspaper about great Asian food both on and off of The Strip.
Biscuits at Bang Bang Pie Shop
They’re known for their pies, obviously, but Bang Bang Pie Shop in Logan Square is also rightly beloved for its biscuits. Unlike the pie crusts (which have lard in them) they stick to butter for the biscuits. But oh, how their heft and density boggle the mind. I could eat these everyday for breakfast, with a … Continued
Come With Me To…
Time again to plan another epic eating and drinking tour. This time, we’re heading in a very different direction. The goal is the same – we need about 20 people to make the trip happen – but this time around, we’ll have a lot more private, exclusive events, featuring some of the city’s best bartenders, … Continued
Fish Taco Heaven
SAN DIEGO – This town doesn’t get a lot of love from the national food press, but if there was one dish this perpetually 70 degree city could lay claim to, it would be the fish taco. Like a New Orleans po’boy or a St. Louis toasted ravioli, the fish taco was born here, and … Continued
Streeterville Market has Art + Food + Drink
As we get closer to the holidays (seriously, already?) you’re going to see plenty of options for gift hunting. But I always prefer ones where there’s some high-quality food and drink to boot. The 5th annual Artisan Market Streeterville takes place next weekend – Nov. 9 and 10. Last year, organizers offered some really nice … Continued