It’s hard to believe it’s been a quarter century since John Hall and his son, Greg, began brewing beer along Clybourn in Lincoln Park. 25 years later, the company is in someone else’s hands, but there’s no denying the impact and influence Goose Island has had on the Chicago beer scene. For this special anniversary … Continued
I know, I know. We’ve been covering tacos, burgers and fried chicken WAY too much lately. It seems like every other opening in Chicago features these standards, albeit with a twist, in some form or another. But wait, there’s more. L’Patron (pronounced “El Patron”) is the latest taqueria to open in Logan Square, and the … Continued
This week discover 5 Rabbit Brewery where the focus is on Latin-influenced, food-friendly beer; then it’s over to the Aviary for cocktails crafted from purely local spirits. We also checked out Edgewater’s Sauce & Bread from the same people behind Co-Op hot sauce and Crumb Bakery, then finish things off with a look at skagen … Continued
TORONTO – It hasn’t exactly risen to the level of a “Real Housewives” cat fight, but it’s not often when one food critic goes to the trouble of seriously questioning another critic’s judgement. Case in point: at the end of November, The Globe & Mail’s Chris Nuttall-Smith wrote a glowing review of Momofuku Shōtō, David Chang’s high-end, … Continued
Nothing says springtime (in the beer world) like a little bock. This seasonal brew from Anchor Brewing, one of the country’s best-known brewers out of San Francisco, is ready to drink this week, but it won’t be on store shelves forever. Sure, The Hopleaf carries it, but so do a lot of other fine purveyors … Continued
Yes, it’s getting warmer outside. But ever since Billy Sunday opened, they’ve had this rum-fueled, tart passionfruit and pineapple-laced summer-inspired daiquiri on the drink menu; perhaps wishful thinking for sunnier days ahead? I say bold move, Mr. Bartender. This icy concoction is definitely something you should drink. Cheers. Thanks to Todd Rosenberg (@toddrphoto) for … Continued
We caught up with Rene Redzepi, chef and owner of Copenhagen’s Noma, in the Green Room at the Terroir Symposium in Toronto. He discusses his Keynote speech, getting his dishwasher to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards later this month and his favorite eats in Toronto. Incidentally, the restaurant he’s struggling to remember from Toronto, … Continued
An alleyway bakery in Lincoln Park makes breakfast and lunch from scratch while an inconspicuous restaurant by the Irving Park Brown Line whips up Turkish delights. See these videos as well as why lamb features prominently on one springtime menu and the anatomy of a sandwich, specifically, a brisket on brioche.
If you’ve always wanted your food to taste as good as it looks or vice versa, an extraordinary line up of events which began last night and goes through the weekend will satisfy your aesthetic cravings. Fete Chicago is a pop-up night market hosting some of the city’s best and most beautiful food and conversations with chefs, … Continued
Congratulations to Brian Lambrecht, who is going to this year’s BaconFest on April 20th at the UIC Forum. His original video, “Can You Smell The Fryer?” was truly inspired; a bacon-y ode to that magnificent belly. Kudos to all who entered, but seriously, with the amount of effort and love that went into this brief … Continued
I know it’s impossible to come up with just five experiences, considering I just spent 10 days devouring more ramen, sushi and kimchi than most people do in a year, but such are the limitations of this space, and the ridiculous Top 5 corner I’ve backed myself into. As the images swirl in my head, … Continued