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Posted inCity Life

A labor of love

by Salem Collo-Julin September 4, 2020August 18, 2021

Upcoming events and distractions from our listings coordinator

Posted inFood & Drink

Wisconsin’s Fermentation Fest offers more than 50 classes on brewing, cheese making, and more

by Mike Sula September 19, 2018August 18, 2021

Now’s the time to introduce live cultures into your life.

Posted inFood & Drink

At the Say Cheese Fest restaurants vie for the coveted ‘Big Cheese’ prize

by Brianna Wellen September 19, 2018August 18, 2021

It’s a dairy lover’s dream come true.

Posted inBlogs

Eating elsewhere: of cow tongue Reubens and fresh pasta at Raduno, in Traverse City, MI

by Mike Sula July 23, 2018August 18, 2021

A ex-Chicago butcher makes a home in northern Michigan.

Posted inBlogs

Behold the mother of all cheese cakes

by Mike Sula September 24, 2015August 18, 2021

The Great American Cheese Collection will customize a cheese cake for any occasion.

Garlic toast mounted with thick coils of pickled herring, pickled onions, and julienned apples
Posted inFood & Drink

‘Modern’ Polish food at Mount Prospect’s Qulinarnia

by Mike Sula August 22, 2014August 18, 2021

Mount Prospect’s Qulinaria tries to spiff up meat and potatoes.

A green papaya salad with midwestern shrimp is delicately sweet, sour, and spicy.
Posted inFood & Drink

MFK offers an underground refuge

by Mike Sula August 16, 2014August 18, 2021

The Spanish-focused seafood spot is a testament to virtuous simplicity.

A salad of roasted beets, spiced pistachio, and grapefruit is set atop a cool avocado puree.
Posted inFood & Drink

Evanston’s Boltwood is unpredictable—and that’s not a complaint

by Mike Sula August 1, 2014August 18, 2021

Evanston’s Boltwood is unpredictable—and that’s not a complaint

The pastor taco is swamped by an avalanche of pineapple relish.
Posted inFood & Drink

Más makes Mexican with more and more and more . . .

by Mike Sula July 22, 2014August 18, 2021

At Más, a new Mexican spot in West Loop, more isn’t better.

Fennel pollen
Posted inFood & Drink

Key Ingredient: John Coletta isn’t allergic to fennel pollen

by Julia Thiel July 10, 2014August 18, 2021

Challenged to create a dish with fennel pollen, Quartino chef John Coletta shows off the summery spice.

The Pub Crawl, with cheddar, chutney, and roasted tomato, is one of 13 burgers on the menu.
Posted inFood & Drink

Spritz Burger: Last seat on the burger bandwagon

by Mike Sula April 11, 2014August 18, 2021

Spritz Burger, the Hearty Boys’ collaboration with Gale Gand, hops on the upscale-burger bandwagon a half decade too late.

Posted inFood & Drink

Jeff Mahin of Stella Barra Pizzeria tops a gumbo-inspired pizza with okra

by Julia Thiel March 29, 2014August 18, 2021

Who knew that okra can mimic mozzarella? Jeff Mahin of Stella Barra Pizzeria tops a gumbo-inspired pizza with the slimy seed pod.

Silky fillet of loup de mer and tender rings of calamari, garnished with artichoke hearts and capers and buoyed by blood orange preserves
Posted inFood & Drink

Chef Lee Wolen reboots Boka

by Mike Sula March 28, 2014August 18, 2021

The decade-old restaurant and flagship of the Boka group maintains its relevance.

Posted inBlogs

Thanks to Cremeria La Ordeña #2, Albany Park is now the mole capital of Chicago

by Mike Sula March 10, 2014August 18, 2021

A great southwest-side Guerrerense grocery has opened a north-side location.

Luxuriously fatty chicken-and-sausage gumbo
Posted inFood & Drink

At Analogue, cocktails get top billing but the food steals the show

by Mike Sula February 21, 2014August 18, 2021

The Cajun menu at Logan Square cocktail bar Analogue is deceptively complex.

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