Perhaps the sunshine and warmer temperatures have lulled us into a false sense of security. It sure does feel, however, like spring may have finally sprung here in the Windy City. Call us eager, but that means it is time to start trading in parkas for shorts, snow boots for sneakers, and the soups and stews of winter for much lighter and fresher springtime fare. Though it is available year-round, one of our favorite spring dishes is none other than fresh guacamole. It is perfect for eating on the patio and has a flavor that harkens to warmer climbs and sunnier times. more ›

• Carnivale's guacamole is one of the best deals in the city Tuesdays throughout the winter. A small order of guacamole will cos in pennies what the high temperature of the day is recorded. So, if Accuweather's forecast holds true, that's 22 cents. (702 W. Fulton, 312-850-5005).
• Throughout the month of January, Custom House is bringing back their $5 burger during lunch service. (500 S. Dearborn, 312-523-0200)

Some events in the next seven days to consider saving your freshly shoveled parking space with a few chairs. more ›

We are now just days away from that day which rivals Thanksgiving as few can in the annals of American gluttony: Super Bowl Sunday. Whether we're parked on a couch in front of our friend's new 60 inch plasma TV or watching the game at a sports bar that's stumbling distance from home, the food and drink often take precedence over the game itself - especially when our Bears aren't in it this year. more ›