We were a pretty messed-up kid, as far as breakfast went. From 5th to 12th grade, we left the house with something along these lines: a Hostess product, something from Dolly Madison, or some sort of candy bar. We're not kidding. Just to indemnify our parents, our dad was already at work doing heavy construction, and our mom was sort of not quite awake yet. more ›

Chicagoist can’t decide whether hosting the 2016 Olympics would be a boon or boondoggle. But this morning’s Trib article about the latest obstacle to Chicago’s bid nearly had us choking on our Lucky Charms. Apparently, our image is still stuck in the past: more ›

If 2004 was the year of tapas, or small-plate dining, then 2005 will be the year of the Comfort Food. Comfort food — think hearty, filling — has been making its way onto menus for some time now. After 9/11, the school of thought was that restaurant patrons wanted something that would soothe the mind as well as sate the belly. Meatloaf, for instance, has popped up in some unexpected places such as Bar Louie,... more ›