Lemon Tart @ Real Kitchen
I put the lemon tart @realkitchenchi on the prettiest dessert plate I have, because something this delectable should be treated with respect. REAL KITCHEN: 1443 W MONTROSE; 773-281-2888
Year: 2011
Scottish Salmon @ Real Kitchen
Even in its carryout box, the Scottish salmon @realkitchenchi has plenty of appeal. REAL KITCHEN: 1443 W MONTROSE; 773-281-2888
Scottish Salmon w/ Israeli Couscous @ Real Kitchen
@pennypollack: If my hubby hadn’t been w/me @realkitchenchi, he would have believed that I made this Scottish salmon w/Israeli couscous. REAL KITCHEN: 1443 W MONTROSE; 773-281-2888
Neff of Chicago’s Finishing Touches Presentation
April 5, 2011 — Architects, designers, and builders gathered at the Merchandise Mart to learn about the latest in kitchen cabinetry finishes. Pat Borg, owner and president of Neff of Chicago, and Richard Byard, vice president of world design for Neff Manufacturing, took attendees through Neff’s exquisite cabinetry options, from patinas, Euro-laminates, exotic veneers, and holographic treatments. Guests enjoyed breakfast items from The Chopping Block and were automatically entered into a raffle drawing to win one of five trips to Toronto to tour Neff Manufacturing’s state-of-the-art facilities.
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Age Before Beauty I enjoyed looking at all the beautiful people in your 50 most beautiful Chicagoans article [“Model Citizens,” March]. I liked the stories and loved the outfits, and I especially appreciate and applaud you for picturing a very diverse group. You succeeded in focusing on diversity on every level, except the age level. … Read more
California-Based Burger Bar 25 Degrees to Open River North Location
A Cute Angle
Although it sounds like a reference to daytime highs here in January, 25 Degrees, a gourmet burger place opening in June in the old Blue Chicago blues club space, is a southern California import.
Illinois School Reform In the Works
Big developments today in Springfield about school hours, teacher seniority, and collective bargaining. Illinois might be the next state to see dramatic revisions to educational policy, and without the fight that going on elsewhere.
Recipe: Bastard Bouillabaisse of a Half-Dozen Fathers
Related: AMATEUR CHEF TACKLES BOUILLABAISSE » Serves four The broth 1 medium yellow onion 1 leek 1 fennel bulb olive oil 4 garlic cloves 2 ounces tomato paste 1 well-trimmed orange peel 1 cup white wine 2½ quarts (10 cups) water 2 small tilapia or red snapper (for the bones) The seasonings 2 … Read more
Beer Here, and in Texas: The Ongoing Fight for Sensible Booze Laws
Illinois is revisiting its old, controversial beer regulations to permit some brewers to circumvent the post-Prohibition three-tier system. Cheer up: Texas, of all places, is even more restrictive.
Amateur Chef Tackles Bouillabaisse
TOIL AND TROUBLE: How hard can it be to make seafood stew? Our writer finds himself in deep water