BY SARAH AMUNDSEN Though I’m lucky to live in a city where there are so many vegetarian and vegan restaurants, it isn't always easy for this vegetarian to find a good veggie burger. Luckily, the veggie burger at Crosby’s Kitchen on … [Read more...]
Chicken and Biscuits Salad at Central Standard
April 12, 2013 by 1 Comment
BY ESI IMPRAIM There’s a lot to love at Central Standard. Roger Greenfield (Bar Louie, Park Tavern) has opened a River North restaurant that sources nearly all of its food from within the central time zone. The cocktails and beers all stay within … [Read more...]
Barely Refined: Macaroni and Cheese at Smoque BBQ
April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY RACHEL DICKENS This post is part of our Barely Refined series that gives readers a weekly dose of all things decadent and indulgent. I once heard someone refer to Chicago as “the city of neighborhoods” and as a person who randomly … [Read more...]
Mac ‘n Cheese and Moonshine at Dragon Ranch Moonshine & BBQ
September 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY VIVIAN DOAN We all hate to admit it, but summer is almost over - however that doesn’t mean it’s the end of BBQ season. Check out Dragon Ranch Moonshine & BBQ, part of Rockit Ranch Productions, with a menu of classic American BBQ … [Read more...]
Chicago q Serves Up a Taste of Down Home
May 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
BY WHITNEY HEWITT Having spent most of my life in the Carolinas, I consider myself an expert on BBQ. I’ve spent hours devouring it at countless summer picnics, family dinners, and football tailgates. Needless to say, I was skeptical about … [Read more...]
Porkchop Eatery and Whiskey Bar Brings Southern Inspiration to West Loop
April 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Picture what it would look like if a butcher shop and a swanky nightclub had a baby - and that's what you will see when you step into Porkchop, a West Loop eatery and bar that caters to the late-night crowd with a … [Read more...]
The Pork Goes On: Baconfest Chicago Dishes Now On Chicago Restaurant Menus
April 17, 2012 by 2 Comments
BY KELLY ALESSO This past Saturday I joined the crowd of 3,000 hungry pork aficionados at the UIC Pavilion for the dinner shift of the fourth annual Baconfest Chicago, our city’s yearly ode to all things porcine. Outfitted in my roomiest … [Read more...]
Chicago Dating Game: The First Dinner Date
April 12, 2012 by 2 Comments
BY JOE CAMPAGNA You’ve talked, texted, stalked each other’s Facebook accounts, maybe even snuck in a quick Google search during a quiet moment at work. Yes, you are ready to have that first dinner date. Dating has changed and I’m not sure … [Read more...]
