Sips for the Season - Holiday cocktails to close 2016
Fall’n Moscow from Labriola {535 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago; 312.955.3100} In a mixing glass filled with ice, add 1-1/2 ounces Purity vodka, 1/2 ounce lime juice, 1/2 ounce simple syrup, 1/2 ounce...
View ArticleHoliday Cocktail: Porkchop’s Bourbon Hot Chocolate - Lift your spirits with...
We have all survived another Christmas, and have spent a holiday weekend alongside family and friends. While most homes probably served traditional milk and cookies, Porkchop {various locations...
View ArticleTop Spots for Spectacular Spaghetti - Celebrate National Spaghetti Day with...
tesori Just when you were thinking that you could stick to your healthy New Year’s resolutions, one of the most carb-loaded holidays is upon us. National Spaghetti Day is tomorrow, January 4, so it’s...
View ArticleThe Story of Steak - From classic to creative, these Chicago steakhouses are...
Photo Courtesy of Prime & Provisions When it comes to iconic Chicago traditions, steakhouses are equally as iconic as wind and skyscrapers. Long before deep-dish pizza and hot dogs established...
View ArticleDIY: Winter Mocktails from South Water Kitchen - South Water Kitchen is...
Since it’s the start of the New Year, many are cutting back on spending and indulging in the decadence that we all took part in over the holidays. With that in mind, South Water Kitchen’s {Kimpton...
View ArticleHot Time, Winter Cocktails in the City - Celebrate Hot Toddy Day with warm...
Photo courtesy of Bread & Wine Winter is the perfect time for a cozy cocktail by the fire, and National Hot Toddy Day is the ultimate holiday for such a drink. On January 11, celebrate the coziest...
View ArticleDeck the Halls - A tour of the trending food halls in Chicagoland
Rustle + Roux Gourmet food halls have always been popular in Europe, but only recently have they made a big splash in the United States. For decades, in fact, Americans’ conception of a food hall...
View ArticleIn the Kitchen with Lobster by Fabio - Chef Fabio Viviani is expanding his...
Photo Courtesy of Mark Murrell A lobster dinner means a celebration. It means treating yourself. Most of the time, it also means going to a fancy restaurant and a higher price tag. Now, all that is...
View ArticleKeepers of the Flame - How Chicago restaurants are igniting diverse cooking...
Photo Courtesy of El Che Bar Fire—it’s been mankind’s most elemental cooking method for thousands of years. It must be deep in our DNA, because some of our most satisfying meals are still cooked over...
View ArticleChicago’s Cheesiest Choices - Being cheesy isn't always a bad thing, as these...
French Onion Soup from Prime & Provisions If we’re all honest, almost everyone loves cheese. Whether you like it hard, soft, crumbly, or even lactose-free, it’s hard to resist some cheesy goodness....
View ArticleIn the Kitchen with Chef Charles Welch from Honey’s - The new Chicago hot...
Nothing tastes sweeter than honey, except maybe dinner at West Loop’s recent addition, Honey’s {1111 West Lake Street, Chicago; 312.877.5929}. Led by Executive Chef Charles Welch, along with partners...
View ArticleVive La France! - Jason Paskewitz elevates modern French cuisine in Lincoln...
The charming brasserie is already a Chicago fixture. Its elegant, 100-seat dining room and airy lounge regularly fills with locals and out-of-towners alike, all eager for a taste of Paskewitz’s...
View ArticleChicago Restaurant Week Top Picks - There is no better week to eat out in...
STK Chicago Chicago Restaurant Week is the ultimate foodie dream. There really is no better week to visit your old favorites or test out a new hot spot. Restaurants from all over the Windy City have...
View ArticleNot-to-Miss Stories in the Winter 2017 Issue - Our latest issue features...
With the New Year comes the release of our brand new winter issue. Just in time for upcoming Restaurant Week specials, this issue will leave you planning your next few meals with ease. From the latest...
View ArticleIn the Kitchen with Chef Chris Pandel at Bristol - Last year's Jean Banchet...
A good chef does much more than cook food. They create an experience for their diners and represent their culinary city and influences, both past and present. They also can make a great difference in...
View ArticleSuper Fun Super Bowl Spots - Don't miss out on these great game day menus
Frontier Chicago Though the Bears might not be playing, Super Bowl Sunday is still considered a holiday by many football fans across Chicago. It’s a great excuse to host a Sunday Funday or to gather...
View ArticleSit Back and Sit with Tortoise Supper Club - This Chicago classic is the...
There really isn’t a bad season to throw back a few drinks, but during these cold winter months, it’s almost necessary. Gather around the table with friends, family or coworkers for a few cocktails,...
View ArticleUnique Slices of Wintertime Pie - Get your pie on at Vol. 39 and The Dearborn
It’s the year’s shortest month, and to help it pass quickly, there’s nothing like a cozy piece of pie to stave off the Chiberia chills. Pie season doesn’t end with the holidays, in fact, it has only...
View ArticleGet a Piece of National Pizza Day - Celebrate thin crust, deep dish, and...
Filini Bar and Restaurant Did you know that 93-percent of Americans have eaten pizza in the last month? Our only question is, what are the other 7-percent doing?! Pizza is practically a national...
View ArticleBe Our Valentine - The best places and dishes to get the romance going this...
tesori trattoria and bar Love is in the air! Bars and restaurants throughout Chicago are getting in the romantic spirit this weekend to get a head start on celebrating Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re...
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