David vs. Goliath, Age vs. Drink Now, Tannic vs. Fruit-Forward...we could go on about this fierce match-up. Wine can be completely confusing so trying to put wines in buckets is one of the best ways to begin to determine your palate's favorites and what pairs best with your dishes. To help you get a jest of the New World v. Old World buckets, we broke down what they are and, typically, how do they taste: more ›

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Carnivores are happy people. Or at least that’s the case for the ones buying their meat from Paulina Market. From the outside, this West Lakeview store, with its brick facade and minimal windows, offers few clues of what awaits inside. But pull open the front door, inhale, and that lovely aroma of smoky goodness is a telltale sign. If you still haven’t figured it out yet, the pink pig-head ticket dispenser by the entrance should clarify things. (Be sure to grab a number; you’ll need it.) more ›

Chicagoist has a new favorite word: spätzle. Say it; it’s fun. We recently gave the spätzle (which is included with almost every dish) and other German wonders a try at the Mirabell. Inconspicuously located across the street from Kmart on Addison near the Kennedy, the long restaurant with its small outdoor garden looks almost out of place between the mostly residential north side of Addison and the mostly mega-chain stores south side of Addison. more ›

First, we'd like to request a moment of silence for the two million pounds of hops that met a fate worse than death in a warehouse fire in Yakima, Washington, Tuesday. Oh, the sweet beer you could have become. more ›