MIAMI, FL – We had come to relax, and eat of course, but there was never a plan to perch ourselves poolside at the Delano for $600 a night and drink overpriced mojitos. This time, my goal in South Beach was to see what all of the writers and chefs have been talking about, rather … Continued
By Rachel Tan Hapless Intern They are oblong parcels of delicious ingredients. Some might say, an upscale Hot Pocket. The croquette is both deep-fried and delicious; these Spanish delicacies are omnipresent in the slew of tapas restaurants opening up around Singapore. But like most classic food items, some stand out from the rest. … Continued
If you haven’t noticed by now, after more than a year’s worth of blog posts and hundreds of stories on ABC 7, I’ve got a thing for Korean food. Not just the thinly-sliced, char-grilled kalbi and smoke palaces on Western Ave. in Chicago and in Downtown L.A.; not just in the sea of vibrant, crunchy … Continued
Here’s a brief report I filed from Miami’s “Little Havana” on one of the city’s beloved sandwiches, the Cubano: Click here to listen
By Rachel Tan Hapless Intern Nothing screams brunch and weekends like syrup, carbs and maple bacon. But just for once, take a pass on the omelets at Lou Mitchell’s or a short stack at The Original Pancake House, and let Takashi Yagihashi cook for you. The Chef/Owner of the Slurping Turtle is sharing a bit of … Continued
For our final BotW for 2012 (can’t believe we started this feature almost a year ago), The Hopleaf’s Michael Roper is thinking seasonal, harvest ales. These are beers that are ready to drink. Right now. So go grab one, and tell a friend to join you for a taste of the season, as in fresh … Continued
What a delicious weekend this was. It started out on Friday, at Wicker Park’s brand new Oiistar. “Oii” is Korean for cucumber, and as the Korean-born chef/owner told us, he wants to be a rock star, but when you pronounce it, it should roll off the tongue like “oyster.” Whatever. The four ramens on the … Continued
I never really grew up with Buche de Noel, but I do remember the Kemp’s ice cream logs as a kid, does that count? I’m also no Martha Stewart, but I realize this holiday dessert is subject to creative interpretation. Apparently, the Hotel Sofitel thinks so, as it gears up for its 2nd annual … Continued
Usually, a brewer will be more than happy to let you know what’s inside the bottle. But this week’s pick – courtesy of the Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco – is a mystery. Even though they don’t tell you what’s inside their Christmas beer, The Hopleaf’s Michael Roper has a pretty good idea. Here’s … Continued
Looking for that special gift for the bacon lover in your life? VIP Tickets for Baconfest Chicago, 2013 go on sale beginning at 9 a.m. today. They cost $200 each plus a $5.99 ticket processing fee. The event takes place on April 20, 2013. As with last year, it occurs in two shifts – … Continued