We all may be suffering a bit of cabin fever this week, but there’s plenty to get excited about on the Chicago food scene. My stories last week included the newest player in the citywide doughnut craze, a more veggie-friendly Korean spot in Bucktown, East Coast lobster rolls on the Gold Coast, plus, a Japanese chef in … Continued
Real beer fans have known for quite some time that great beer does, occasionally, come in cans. In Chicago, Finch beer is one of them, but out in Brooklyn, the Sixpoint Brewery is also showing that it can produce a dynamic, fortifying stout, serve it in a can, and do no wrong. You can find … Continued
Just in case you missed them: hearty, filling Polish stews; unique, ethnic-inspired sliders; one-of-a-kind Lebanese dishes in The Loop and old world butchery with an Italian accent. Check out last week’s Hungry Hound videos for a delicious recap.
Classic poutine from La Banquise It felt a little weird, seeing Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford on my plane ride home yesterday. His country had just won the gold medal, and he was on the other side of the world from all of the action. He was clearly heading back to work after spending some time … Continued
This week’s pick is great with colder weather, but The Hopleaf’s Michael Roper says it’s even better with dessert. It’s an Abbey-style Quad (around 10% alcohol) that’s a collaboration between Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and the monks of the Abbey of New Clairvaux. It features sugar plums grown on the grounds of the Abbey and … Continued
Deerfield’s Bakery is the place to be when a sudden urge for strudel or chocolate chip coffeecake strikes. Last week, for my Hungry Hound reports, I rediscovered that 125 year-old family bakery, some exotic Ghanaian cuisine in Uptown, plus the perfect pairing of doughnuts and barbecue on the South Side, as well as the only-in-Chicago … Continued
This week, The Hopleaf’s Michael Roper is reaching for a bottle of something he’s quite familiar with: hops. That is, HopSlam, the latest brew from Bell’s Brewery in Michigan. He says better go get some now though, as it will only be available in the market for a short time. Cheers.
Last week, the Hungry Hound battled winter with a barrage of flavors. Check out how chefs are creatively using seasonal, winter citrus in pastry dishes; then celebrate the Chinese New Year with traditional Shanghai favorites in Chinatown; take a peek at Bub City’s warming combination of barbecue and bourbon and, for a special Mardi Gras … Continued
By Ivan Yeh Former Hapless Intern “What defines deliciousness? Taste is tough to explain, isn’t it?” These were the words that stuck with me after watching “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” a David Gelb documentary depicting the life of sushi master Jiro Ono, the 86-year-old head chef at the Michelin three-star restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro. … Continued
Just because The Hopleaf has an incredible selection of Belgians, doesn’t mean every BOTW has to be from there. In fact, this week, Michael Roper is looking across the Lake, to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where the Founders Brewing Co. has produced a double chocolate coffee oatmeal stout. The “breakfast” in the title refers to those … Continued
What an incredibly delicious week in Chicago. Check out my latest videos for the inside look at Little Goat Bread and Diner, as well as fine-dining resurrected at Grace in the West Loop; also, some of the best Korean fried chicken in town at Dak Wings.