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Rib Tips, Links the Keys to S. Side BBQ

Memorial Day weekend is here, and for many of us, that means time to fire up the grill. But it’s also a great time for barbecue, especially if you’re headed to a picnic. Chicago is split in half when it comes to barbecue preferences, with brisket, ribs and pulled pork typical on the North Side, while … Continued

Ring in Thai New Year with Khao Soi

The Thai New Year of Songkran began on Friday. The three-day holiday includes water fights all over the country and special celebrations. I say it’s a good excuse to try my favorite dish from Thailand – khao soi. In Chicago, there are two Chicago area restaurants where they make versions that aren’t that much different from … Continued

My Morning with The Breakfast Queen

Once known for her fabulous breakfasts at her namesake restaurant, Ina Pinkney is back in business. Sort of. Pinkney closed her West Loop restaurant, Ina’s, years ago, but the Chicago Tribune wisely snatched her up to have her write a monthly column on breakfast. The column is giving her, and some noteworthy breakfast joints, a chance to … Continued

SmackDab’s Biscuits, Egg Sandwiches Worth The Trip

If breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day, there’s a cafe in Rogers Park you might want to take a peek at. Great coffee is a given, but it’s the egg sandwiches, made with homemade biscuits or cornbread, that are really worth the trip. SmackDab 6730 N. Clark St. 872-241-9111 http://smackdabchicago.com