Normally, I approach new restaurants on an empty stomach. But last Thursday night, after devouring a few bowls of ramen at the excellent Misoya in Mount Prospect (thanks, Mike Sula for that tip), I convinced our friends to try this new place I had heard about, Gogi. I figured we’d stop in for a quick … Continued
On Thursday, October 3rd, the Green City Market Junior Board will present “A (Mostly) Veggie Affair: Cheat on Meat or Go Whole Beast!” The event will feature eight of Chicago’s best chefs cooking with Green City Market vendor produce in all-vegetable dishes – no meat. Participants include Jared Van Camp (Nellcote, RM Champagne Salon, Old … Continued
Brooklyn Brewery has already done a nice job of infiltrating the Chicago market, but the venerable brewery is taking the invasion one step further Oct. 1, stopping through town Oct. 1 – 6 as part of its “Brewery Mash: Adventures in Food, Film, Music, Books & Beer.” Sounds … Continued
This week, we’re going through the bookshelves and offering up the work of one of Boston’s favorite sons, Michael Schlow. Schlow has headed up some of the city’s top restaurants, including Radius, Via Matta and 606 Congress; he’s also a James Beard Award winner for “Best Chef Northeast” and was a Food & Wine Magazine … Continued
Gary Wiviott just can’t stop smoking. Next Wednesday night, the Pitmaster at Barn & Co. is partnering with Brooklyn Brewery (whom you’re going to be hearing a lot more from in the next few weeks) to put on a $50 smokin’ blowout of a dinner to kick off the football season. Plan on a three-course, … Continued
It does seem like everyone and their beer-crazed brother is producing an IPA these days. But this week’s pick is a true pioneer in the category; it’s one of the first in America’s craft beer movement, and now, it’s available in Chicago. It’s from Ballast Point, a well-regarded brewery in San Diego, and it’s relatively … Continued
This Saturday will be a food lover’s portable paradise in Chicago. Not only will you have The Nosh at Wicker Park to contemplate (from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the parking lot behind the A.N. Pritzker School in Wicker Park), but there’s also the 2013 Chicago Food Social in the parking lot of Kendall College … Continued
The weekend of Chicago Gourmet is shaping up to be a jam-packed couple of days with all sorts of interesting eating and learning opportunities. On Sunday, Sept. 29, Imbibe and Inspire – along with the help from the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront – will welcome “Imbibe and Inspire: The Roots of American Foodways,” a unique event … Continued
The fine folks at FamilyFarmed.org are getting ready to host Chicago’s first-ever Wurst Festival next week, celebrating local sausages made from sustainably-raised meats, local craft beer and wine, and Chicago bands. There will be sausage-making seminars, classes like “Sauerkraut – The Secret Sauce” and of course, a few butchering demos. In terms of vendors, they’ve aligned themselves … Continued
I don’t know how many times I’ve been asked about my top 5 in Chicago for enjoyable eating, but I do know I usually include a recommendation to folks to go eat at Lula Cafe. It’s always been my reliable go-to for lunch or brunch on a Monday, when most places are closed, and I … Continued
As you know, every Thursday, I’ve been giving away a cookbook, and so far, we’ve had some great ones: Jean-Georges, David Burke and NYC’s Arthur Schwartz to name a few. This week, we’re cleaning out some of our other food-related books, this time with regard to those dedicated to the work at the front of … Continued