Dogfish Head Brewery is known for producing some irreverent beers, but their latest is a doozy: one of the first successful collaborations between the world of wine and beer. It’s called Noble Rot, and the key is some botrytis affected viognier grapes; there’s also pinot gris must, and the combination produces a uniquely distinctive, saison-esque … Continued
Ever since it opened last year, Kai Zan has quietly become one of Chicago’s favorite BYOB sushi spots. Tucked away in the smallest, most demure little nook of a shopping strip along west Chicago Avenue, the space is hard to spot. But when you enter the cozy little restaurant – dominated by the tall sushi … Continued
We all may be suffering a bit of cabin fever this week, but there’s plenty to get excited about on the Chicago food scene. My stories last week included the newest player in the citywide doughnut craze, a more veggie-friendly Korean spot in Bucktown, East Coast lobster rolls on the Gold Coast, plus, a Japanese chef in … Continued
Click here to read my story about South Beach’s food scene, plus a sidebar on the best Cubano, coffee and ropa vieja in Little Havana
By Camille Izlar Hapless Intern Gluten-free diners have been enjoying the creative, mind-boggling good food at Senza in Lake View the past few months. Now, the restaurant is betting that they’ll also enjoy sitting down for a cup of coffee and a muffin in the morning. From Tuesday through Friday mornings, they’re selling gluten-free … Continued
Real beer fans have known for quite some time that great beer does, occasionally, come in cans. In Chicago, Finch beer is one of them, but out in Brooklyn, the Sixpoint Brewery is also showing that it can produce a dynamic, fortifying stout, serve it in a can, and do no wrong. You can find … Continued
When you walk into Mekato’s Colombian Bakery, you might think they only sell sweets; between all of the dulce de leche-stuffed alfajores, cookies and pastries, you wouldn’t be too far off. But take a look to your immediate right, and you’ll see a small heated box, containing sausages, fried empanadas and arepas. These thin, narrow, griddled … Continued
Just in case you missed them: hearty, filling Polish stews; unique, ethnic-inspired sliders; one-of-a-kind Lebanese dishes in The Loop and old world butchery with an Italian accent. Check out last week’s Hungry Hound videos for a delicious recap.
By Camille Izlar Hapless Intern Chicago’s coffee scene has become a little obsessive. Not only are the big boys like Intelligentsia and Metropolis roasting en masse, selling it from their own stores and shipping their beans elsewhere, a tight-knit ensemble of smaller guys –
Classic poutine from La Banquise It felt a little weird, seeing Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford on my plane ride home yesterday. His country had just won the gold medal, and he was on the other side of the world from all of the action. He was clearly heading back to work after spending some time … Continued
This week’s pick is great with colder weather, but The Hopleaf’s Michael Roper says it’s even better with dessert. It’s an Abbey-style Quad (around 10% alcohol) that’s a collaboration between Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and the monks of the Abbey of New Clairvaux. It features sugar plums grown on the grounds of the Abbey and … Continued