EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY MARIS CALLAHAN You might not expect to find a seafood shanty in the Gold Coast, but in a city where people put an Italian beef sandwich on top of their burgers, anything is possible. Da Lobsta is a Gold Coast newcomer that does one thing, … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN I have an unspoken pact with myself that if I happen to dine at the same restaurant twice (which happens less frequently than you might think considering exactly how much time I spend in restaurants), I have to order something … [Read more...]
BY ELIZABETH GINTER Martini, anyone? James Bond preferred his martini shaken, not stirred, Hemingway opted for a martini with equal parts gin and vermouth. I prefer mine a little more modern, with vodka instead of gin. After careful … [Read more...]
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...]
BY RACHEL DICKENS This post is part of our Barely Refined series that gives readers a weekly dose of all things decadent and indulgent. Contrary to popular opinion, there are a few cases where judging a book by its cover is totally legit. For … [Read more...]
BY KELLY ALESSO The food world is known for classic pairings: peanut butter and jelly, bacon and eggs, spaghetti and meatballs. You get the picture. Well, I’d like to propose another new twosome – cheese and coffee. These unlikely bedfellows … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN It's hard to go wrong at GT Fish & Oyster in River North. Actually, it's hard to go wrong at any of the Boka Restaurant Group's properties, but it remains particularly true when Michelin-starred chef Giuseppe Tentori is at … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN When I say bruschetta, you think about chopped fresh tomatoes with garlic, basil, olive oil and vinegar, served atop toasted Italian bread. When I say beef bruschetta, you should think about the bruschetta of marinated … [Read more...]
BY RACHEL DICKENS This post is part of our Barely Refined series that gives readers a weekly dose of all things decadent and indulgent. When I hear the word "endearing," a few things come to mind – the ornate, handmade cards my elementary … [Read more...]
BY: VIVIAN DOAN May is National Burger Month and we all know that Chicago restaurants offer some amazing burgers, from Kuma’s Corner, Bavette’s Bar & Beouf, and Butcher & The Burger to name a few. This year, just for the month of … [Read more...]
