Do you find yourself peeking into the kitchen at your favorite restaurant? Do you have an unhealthy obsession with Food TV? Well, Padova, Italy-born Chef Luca Corazzina of 312 Chicago will not only let you in his kitchen, he'll let you sip a glass of vino as you fire off culinary questions about the authentic Italian dishes he cooks up. more ›

For many of us the holiday season is marked by a weight gain that makes the freshman fifteen seem like a case of simple water retention, spurred on by the flood of baked goods that appear in homes and offices everywhere. But with the huge range of fresh vegetables, herbs, and great cuts of meat available year round in Chicago, the wind chill shouldn't keep you from enjoying some healthy foods. While grilling out may not be an option for some, you can make a delicious steak at home and top it with a flavorful Chimichurri sauce. Chimichurri is a garlicky Argentinian marinade and sauce typically served on beef or chicken. We've found it also tastes fantastic on shrimp and fresh vegetables (as seen in the picture of fresh corn on the cob and grape tomatoes mixed in with some Chimichurri). more ›