Eataly scopes out Chicago locations, Urban Union launches a new brunch menu, and other news.
Food
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Restaurant News: Eataly Eyes Chicago, Urban Union Launches Brunch Service, and Other News
Friday, February 10, 2012
Top Chef Texas Recap: The Finalists Are Chosen
The final four is set. Who will take it all next week?
Drink This: Marsha Mallow's Malted Milk Stout Release At City Provisions
Cleetus Friedman's latest brewing adventure took him to New Holland Brewing, which is no stranger to hosting chefs with an interest in beer.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Tikiphiles Rejoice: Paul McGee And The Melman Brothers To Open A Tiki Bar
The single, unthinkable thing that could salve our wounds from McGee's departure from The Whistler has actually happened - a brand new tiki bar in Chicago.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Goose Island Launches Limited Edition Draft Series
Goose Island has been doing some of its best work since they were bought by Anheuser-Busch InBev. Case in point: their Fulton and Wood limited edition draft series.
Girl Scout Cookie Tracker, Girl Scout Cookie Tracker, Girl Scout Cookie Tracker!
With the use of technology you can find your cookie and eat it too with the new Girl Scout Cookies app for iPhone.
How to Make Homemade Cheez-Its
If you want your salty snacks to come from your kitchen, rather than a cardboard box, follow this recipe.
Five Chicago Contenders In The Race for Food And Wine Best New Pastry Chef
Vote for your favorite - just make sure a Chicagoan takes home the award.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Do This: SmallBar Fullerton's Second Anniversary
SmallBar Fullerton enters its terrible twos with a massive sour beer tasting and live sour-blending demonstration on Feb. 24.
Eat Their Words: Try A Spoonful Of Spork-Fed
The new vegan cookbook from The Spork Sisters is filled with recipes that make meat-free dining easy and approachable.
See Food: Green City Winter Market
If you haven't stopped by the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum this season to grab some local produce, head over this Saturday.
Wine Wednesday: How To Make Seating Cards from Corks
If you’ve been drinking your fair share of vino lately, then you probably have some corks laying around. Here is an easy entertaining tip: turn them into seating card holders.
Stay Home And Cook On Valentine's Day With A Dinner From Pasta Puttana
Pasta Puttana has created a 3-course gourmet meal that requires only a tiny bit of cooking but will blow your valentine away.
Get A Taste of Honey Butter Fried Chicken At City Provisions
The upcoming restaurant is hosting a one-night-only dinner event. If you want some darn good chicken, buy your tickets now.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
McDonald's Backpedaling On Ad Saying Pitbulls Are More Dangerous Than Chicken
McDonald's is covering its tracks after dog lovers complained about a radio spot saying its McBites are less risky than petting a stray pitbull.
Nello Ferrara, Creator of Lemonheads And Red Hots Candies, Dies
Nello Ferrara, who played a major part in developing the sweet tooths of generations of Americans as chairman of the Ferrara Pan Candy company, passed away last week in his home in suburban Chicago. He was 93.
Edible Nerdiness: The Manbque Meat Stadium
This model of Soldier Field was built out of more than 30 pounds of meat.
"Dining with Pullman" Revives the Luxury Train Eating Experience For One Magical Weekend
Ride and dine in style aboard five mid-century train cars.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Chicagoist Represents #TeamBasil On The Mike Nowak Show
Your loyal correspondant took to the airwaves to sling mud and insult the other herbs.
Moto Celebrates 8th Anniversary With Discount, Fabulous Video
The crew at Moto have made a video of an entire tasting menu.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Make David Blonsky's Smoked Pork Cheek Tacos From Mercadito
Each month Mercadito offers Tacos for Strength, a tasty promotion that features a special taco created by a guest chef.
Behind the Scenes at Metropolitan Brewing
It's getting hard to find a good bar in town that isn't pouring Metropolitan beers. So we jumped at the chance to see the spot cranking out all that Krankshaft.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Last Minute Plans: Where To Watch The Super Bowl
Still don't have Super Bowl plans? Check out the deals at these restaurants during the game.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Chicagoist's Beer of the Week: Taiwan Beer
Unlike other Asian exports, light and forgettable, Taiwan Beer has a pure, clean taste, with a quick, fluffy head and a crisp flavor that compliments spicy foods.
Pencil This In: Gapers Block's BBQ Bowl
Gapers Block's inuagural BBQ Bowl is set to kick off noon tomorrow at Club Lucky.
Properly Sauced: Happy Pisco Sour Day!
This great holiday is sure to be adopted in America, just as soon as everyone tastes one of the cocktails.
Celebrate Valentine's Day At 1,400 Feet
The Willis Tower Skydeck is hosting a Valentine's Day Breakfast on "The Ledge," the thrilling (or scary) glass skyboxes installed in 2009.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
First Look: Tavernita
Tavernita has finally officially opened and the grand opening party was last night.
Ditch The Fancy Date And Learn To Cook Together On Valentine's Day
This Valentine's Day, ditch the expensive dinners and bouquets of roses. Instead, take a cooking class with your sweetie and have some fun together.
Pencil This In: Sola's Wahine Tailgate
Sola's Carol Wallack is bringing some of the Aloha State to North Center Sunday with a "Wahine" tailgate.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Pillars Piques Our Interest with Social Concept
Several new restaurants have set up shop at the far reaches of the Red Line. One of the newest is Rogers Park's Pillars Social Cafe. They've not just laid down a big footprint in the neighborhood, but made some big promises as well. Are they living up to these at the outset? We had to find out.
Mexicorean Street Eats At La Taccorea
Ready for more fusion foods? The latest entry into the Lakeview neighborhood is La Taccorea, offering another variation on the popular Korean taco.
McDonald's Meat Gets (Slightly) Less Icky
McDonald's announced that they would no longer be selling beef treated with ammonium hydroxide - otherwise known as "pink slime."
Paul McGee: The Exit Interview
This evening marks bartender Paul McGee's last shift behind the stick at the Whistler.
Illinois Gets Its First Menchie's
Popular LA-based frozen yogurt franchise Menchie’s made its way to the Land of Lincoln last month. Kim Hardy of Northbrook opened her Menchie’s frozen yogurt shop in Highland Park just in time for
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