A well-known Indian grocery store in West Rogers Park has an even bigger footprint in the northwest suburbs, and there’s a lot more than just spices for sale. From dry goods to groceries, there’s also an Indian restaurant chain’s only U.S. location next door.
The spirit of Ralphie, Flick and Old Man Parker is strong in the West Loop for the next few weeks. That’s because the folks at CH Distillery have partnered up with The Dogma Group (and World Champion Bartender Charles Joly), to recreate drinks and snacks inspired by the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” through … Continued
Growing up in the Upper Midwest, you get used to cold weather dishes – lots of casseroles and pot roasts and hot dish. The Twin Cities has the largest Scandinavian population in the U.S., which may be why Marcus Samuelsson opened an Aquavit there over a decade ago. Scandinavian traditions run deep, and a nascent movement … Continued
By Kristine Sherred With the holidays officially upon us, both home bakers and pros are perfecting their pie crusts and selecting their fillings, turning back to time-tested favorites or updating the classics with unexpected spices. In its fifth year, the South Side Pie Challenge affords those dexterous kneaders the opportunity to bake for a cause (and a … Continued
Covering the food world has certainly changed over the past decade, especially if you’re in the magazine business. Rick Bayless and I talk with Bon Appetit Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Adam Rapaport and Deputy Editor Andrew Knowlton, during their recent visit to town for the annual “Bon Appetit Presents Chicago Gourmet” event.
While the ramen wave continues to sweep across Chicago, there is a sub-category of the beloved Japanese noodle soup, but it’s barely seen here. It’s called “tsukemen” (SKEH-men) and there are a just a couple of places offering it now, one of them yearround.
South American chefs love to cook meat over live fire, but few restaurants have the capability to cook just about everything over flames. El Che Bar, a new restaurant in Chicago’s West Loop, is so committed to live fire cooking, it’s literally the hottest new kitchen in town.
Columbus Day is coming up on Monday, a time when Italian pride swells. While there are dozens of great Italian restaurants in the region, only a few cook the truly local dishes, which often include parts of the animal you may not be familiar with.
You’ve seen plenty of food courts downtown, but you’ve never seen anything quite like the Revival Food Hall. It’s a “greatest hits” from some of the city’s neighborhoods, having been curated by a restaurant group with deep roots in the city.
Food festivals tend toward plugging celebrities or gorging oneself with bite-sized portions of lavishly-topped treats while pounding two ounce pours of wine and beer or miniature cocktails. We can all indulge once in awhile. This weekend, however, offers a little something different. Taste Talks promotes an alternative to the gluttony of food festivals, championing critical … Continued
“Hamilton” fever has officially come to Chicago. The Tony award-winning play begins its first run outside of New York, right here in the Loop, beginning next Tuesday. So in honor of the show, I decided to go out and see what I could find for less than a Hamilton, that is, a ten dollar bill.