EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY EDMUND CRUZ Today, people around the world celebrate the beginning of Lent with a huge party known as Mardi Gras. Here in Chicago, we also celebrate Paczki Day, the Polish celebration of Fat Tuesday. Don't let my Chinese-Filipino background … [Read more...]
BY EDMUND CRUZ When I'm out for breakfast but can't decide what to order, I always like to fall back on a house made skillet, packed with eggs, breakfast meat, cheese and other various fillings. While you might think that a default order is a cop … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN From Greektown to Chinatown to Little Italy to Devon Street, Chicago has a wealth of diverse ethnic neighborhoods in which you can immerse yourself in almost any culture. There are several Polish neighborhoods in Chicago and … [Read more...]
BY KELLY ALESSO Where do your eyes go when you pick up a menu? If you’re like me, the entrees captivate your attention first as you debate between chicken thighs and the cider brined pork chop until the pan seared duck breast tempts you and you … [Read more...]
BY MARI LUANGRATH You would never notice this little spot – Jak’s Tap on Peoria and Jackson – unless you were looking for it. The epitome of a neighborhood bar, Jak’s boasts a plethora of rotating draft beer choices (40 +), a wide variety … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN You might think that spending a Thursday evening in the private dining room of a white-linen restaurant in one of Chicago's oldest most historical hotels sounds like a huge snooze-fest. I can relate to that, but the Regional Wine … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Thanksgiving is a day for celebrating, giving thanks and of course, stuffing yourself with as many simple carbohydrates as you can manage before people start looking at you with a combination of disgust and pity. Traditionally, … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN There are few better places to shop than great farmers markets. That is, except maybe a market that offers fresh groceries, gourmet foods, antiques and jewelry. Every Wednesday, beginning this month until October, an artisan … [Read more...]
