EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Let's talk about fondue. I think fondue is overrated. I like the idea of essentially eating a bowl full of cheese for dinner, I really do. It's just that in reality, it's hard to find fondue that is worth the calories that are … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN While I consider myself to be a health-conscious person, Italian food is one of my weaknesses. In high school, I played several sports and all of my coaches encouraged athletes to eat carbs for energy. Though I am not on the … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN I have to admit, one of my favorite parts of living in Chicago is the availability of amazing pizza. Although I love deep-dish pizza, it is nice to change it up sometimes. Bar Toma is known for its cooking methods, as they bake … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN Chicago may be the home of the deep-dish pizza, but when it comes to pizza I am always on the lookout for something different. Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company, a warm, family-friendly restaurant tucked away on the lower … [Read more...]
BY WHITNEY HEWITT If you've already read about Balena, you might think it seems a little crazy to dine at an upscale Italian restaurant and order a pizza. I'm here to tell you that make no mistake, if you can peel your eyes away from the … [Read more...]
BY ESTHER REISINGER The pizza at Spacca Napoli is the stuff dreams are made of. If youʼre thinking right now that I should dream bigger, you probably havenʼt had this pizza. Italy-lover Jon Goldsmith has succeeded in bringing true Neapolitan … [Read more...]
Chicago might be a city famous for its infamous deep-dish pizza, but having grown up on the East coast, I'm not afraid to say that when the yen for pizza strikes, it's usually a thin, crispy crust that I crave. Whenever someone asks me for a … [Read more...]
