Amelie is one of the most beloved, fanciful and visionary films set in Paris. For those, like me, who rewatch the movie over and over, Kokandy Productions is bringing all […]

This August Cornerstone Restaurant Group (CRG) opens their new Chicago-Italian neighborhood restaurant Dimmi Dimmi under the culinary leadership of executive chef Matt Eckfeld. Eckfeld, who previously worked under CRG’s Chef […]

While everyone else spent their summers bopping from patio to patio sipping spritz’ and margs, I jumped from bakery to bakery in search of the best of the best when […]

Swadesi fits the bill for the coffee and cafe culture I am currently after: inventive twists blending traditional techniques with bold combinations from across the globe. There is thought and […]

Tomorrow is July 4th and I am happy to shout that this holiday is about more than just hot dogs and hamburgers off a subpar grill in your neighbor’s yard. […]

Debbie Sharpe originated in Australia, toured the world cooking with rock stars but lucky for us, fell in love with Chicago on a stop and stayed. She opened The Goddess […]

During the COVID-19 lockdown, each week I would choose a region around the globe and create a feast based on the traditional dishes there. It would be a multi-course meal […]

The Goddess and Grocer may be your quick lunch pick-up for inventive salads and sandwiches, but their claim to fame has to be their Goddess Rainbow Cake. Vibrantly colored layers […]

Lindsey Anderson-Perez opened Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar in 2019; the space has expanded to include a Fromagerie and Tasting Room, but the focus has remained steady on providing a […]

There’s no better time to spread some goodness around your community and Mrs. Meyer’s is about to do just that here in Chicago for the first time. Mrs. Meyer’s Compassion […]

The most iconic baseball food is the hot dog. Double down on that in Chicago where there is literally a style of hot dog known to the city. The hot […]

I was reluctant because I walk by the line every day they are open and the wait is a block long. But then I did what everyone else in those […]