Le Colonial Makes a Move After 22 Years
The Vietnamese restaurant will open its new location by the end of the month.
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How to Decorate a Very Beautiful Cake
Sandy Folsom, director of the Wilton School of Cake Decorating in Darien, offers these tips for turning your humble dessert into an Insta-worthy sculpture.
The Four Best Cheffy Oysters in Chicago
Smoked oysters at Roister Photo: Jeff Marini 1 Smoked oysters at Roister These intricately flavored beauties are sparked with a subtle curry-and-chipotle burn and delivered on a bed of smoked seaweed and wood. $19. 951 W. Fulton Market, West Loop 2 Oyster po’boy sliders at GT Fish & Oyster The Pringles of upscale bar food: … Read more
South Loop’s Fatpour Tap Works Is a Beer Den for Sports Fans
Enjoy your brews in a 22-ounce glass
At Bar Sótano, Avocado Goes in the Cocktails
1. Hot Chocolate 2. Escabeche 3. Guacamole 4. Tacos al Pastor Photo: Jeff Marini The drink menu at Bar Sótano, Rick Bayless’s new speakeasy behind Frontera Grill, evokes a Mexican market: refreshing cocktails in the “Fruit Stand” section, spice-forward options in the “Chile Stall.” Then there’s the “Fonda” section, with sippers inspired by the part … Read more
Chicago Restaurant Week Gets Extended and More Dining News
Plus: Logan Square’s newest bar and dibs-themed beer
You Need Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Plans. We Have Ideas.
Make dining plans for a night to remember
A Turkish Coffee Roaster Finds a Home in Logan Square
Four Letter Word puts a smooth spin on centuries-old tradition.
Chicago Pizza Is Trending in Tokyo — As Fondue
Meet the very cheesy シカゴピザ, or “Shikago piza,” that’s taking over Japanese Instagram feeds.
The Five Best Places to Dine Alone in Chicago
In this season of celebrating coupling up, here’s where to find pleasure in solo eating.