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Home » snacks

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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 Kimcheez-It by Matty Colston
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Cheez-Its

by Julia Thiel July 31, 2014August 18, 2021

Challenged to make a cocktail with Cheez-Its, Matty Colston combines them with kimchi.

Flaky cups of pastry cradling warm sweet custard, capped with liquefied foie gras
Posted inFood & Drink

Trendy and traditional don’t mix at downtown dim sum parlor Yum Cha

by Mike Sula May 16, 2014August 18, 2021

Downtown dim sum parlor Yum Cha is a house divided.

Octopus and potato salad, with chunks of house-made "Spam," sweet crunchy beans, and spicy pickled brussels sprouts
Posted inFood & Drink

Bottlefork: A fine chef meets the Dec

by Mike Sula April 4, 2014August 18, 2021

At Rockit Ranch’s Bottlefork, a fine chef meets the Dec

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.

The house-cured sardines are accompanied by crunchy shreds of pumpernickel bread and garnished with horseradish cream, dill, and celery leaf.
Posted inFood & Drink

The audacity of Michael Sheerin’s Cicchetti

by Mike Sula February 7, 2014August 18, 2021

Former Blackbird chef Michael Sheerin is taking Venetian food somewhere new.

A halved century egg, aka "horse urine egg."
Posted inFood & Drink

Key Ingredient: Meg Galus conquers century eggs

by Julia Thiel January 16, 2014August 18, 2021

Meg Galus, pastry chef at NoMi Kitchen, conquers the century-egg cookie.

Cremeria La Ordeña's owners work for Mi Costeñita, the wholesale importer of Mexican chiles, spices, candies, and snacks.
Posted inFood & Drink

Cremeria La Ordeña: Where the shelves are stocked with Mexican cheese, moles, and toasted grasshoppers

by Mike Sula October 14, 2013August 19, 2021

A southwest-side corner store where the shelves are stocked with cheese, moles, and toasted grasshoppers

Posted inBlogs

Chana jor garam and other Indian snacks

by Mike Sula December 13, 2012August 19, 2021

Mike Sula Chana jor garam, spicy boondi Mike Sula peanut bhujia, psicy banan chips

Posted inBlogs

One Bite: fuzzy green almonds

by Mike Sula May 24, 2012August 19, 2021

It’s midseason for these tart young drupes

Posted inBlogs

One Bite: Blue Diamond Bold Wasabi & Soy Sauce Almonds

by Mike Sula January 19, 2012August 19, 2021

Corporate snack makers have me buy the nuts.

Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: Gonzo for Chicago

by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson April 20, 2011August 19, 2021

A local concert blogger angles for a gear upgrade. Plus: A new sorta-supergroup makes its live debut, Psalm One eases the wait for her next LP, Bee Control start work on their first album, and more.

Posted inBlogs

One Bite: Flying Elephant Instant Spring Rolls

by Mike Sula January 12, 2010August 19, 2021

Flying Elephant Instant Spring Rolls: you can’t eat just one.

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