PORTLAND, ME – So much of the press that Portland gets tends to center around a few neighborhoods, all within walking distance of the compact downtown. But if you’re planning to visit this food-crazy city, you have to get in a cab or steer your rental car to South Portland, and make the 15 minute … Continued
EASTPORT, ME – A lobster claw the size of a Hot Wheels car is staring me in the face, taunting. It’s perched above a traditional lobster roll, the sandwich that is to Maine what the hot dog is to Chicago. I’m sitting at a blue picnic table, just a few yards from the pristine blue … Continued
Click below to hear my story from Lima, Peru, about the differences between chifa and nikkei cuisines.
This week’s pick comes from the Dupont brewery in Belgium. It’s called Dry Hopping, and it only comes out once a year. The unique feature is that is relies on a single hop varietal. In this case, it’s the Challenger hop from Britain. Cheers!
Lobster rolls at The Clam Digger, St. Andrews, New Brunswick Click below to hear my report on lobster rolls from Canada vs. Maine
Chicago Gourmet is an event that highlights the talent of top Chicago chefs from the best local restaurants in town. As per tradition, the event will kickstart with the famous Hamburger Hop, where Chicago chefs will showcase their unique burger creations. Guests will get to taste the burgers, along with beer, wine, and other booze. A … Continued
A highlight from last year’s annual Harvest Feast to benefit the Spence Farm Foundation Imagine 10 outstanding chefs preparing you a feast, all made from local, fresh ingredients that benefits a good cause. On September 21st, that very feast is happening in Fairbury, IL. Ten chefs from Chicagoland’s top restaurants will be preparing dishes for … Continued
Huge New England lobsters to be served fresh at the Great American Lobster Fest There’s been a lot about seafood in foodie news lately – National Oyster Day, National Lobster Day, Oyster Shucking Festivals, and more. Well, here’s something else to add to the buzz: Chicago’s first Great American Lobster Fest on August 16th and … Continued
Celebrate oysters on August 5th for National Oyster Day at Hugo’s or Tavern on Rush There’s a “National ____ Day” for just about everything on the planet. While I agree it’s getting a little out of hand, I’m partial to tomorrow’s event, which happens to be National Oyster Day, and Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House and Tavern … Continued
The most hush-hush yet frou-frou dinner event you may have never heard of: Dîner en Blanc. With strict rules like seating arrangement and white attire, Dîner en Blanc may seem like something out of a movie, and that’s exactly the point. The whereabouts of the event are meant to be low-profile – that is, until hundreds … Continued
Let’s admit it, some Chicago food/neighborhood fests are overrated. Fiesta del Sol, however, is not. It’s long been the largest Latino festival in the Midwest. This year, Fiesta del Sol kicks off today and ends Sunday, taking place in the heart of Pilsen (1400 W. Cermak Rd). May St Cafe (1146 W. Cermak Rd.), one of … Continued