Giardiniera from Central Pickling Photo: Jeff Marini 1 Pickled watermelon rinds at Vie Chef Paul Virant wrote the book on pickling (literally — it’s called The Preservation Kitchen), so it’s no surprise that these fresh-tasting and snappy slivers, which he arrays atop (what else?) foie gras, are the stuff of vinegary dreams. Part of the $35 foie … Read more
And for up to $28 a cocktail, what else would you expect?
The Hungarian-inspired café is now open at 4200 West Irving Park Road.
Share some ale and toast at the brewery’s new Logan Square outpost.
Our dining editor whips up the refreshing seasonal dish. Read the complete recipe here.
Giancarlo Valera shares his recipe.
At his new home base, the former Sumi chef has more room to play.
The Florida chain, which specializes in deluxe presentation, is now open at 415 North Dearborn Street.
Naperville —Before master roaster Chris Chacko opened Sparrow Coffee’s sole café and retail outlet — in Naperville, no less — the only way you could taste the vaunted brews of this West Town–based roastery was to dine at one of the 300 or so high-end restaurants around the country he deigned to sell to. (Chicago profiled Chacko in 2017. … Read more
Starting in Hoffman Estates and working your way to Des Plaines, you can travel the world. Here are 10 highlights.
