We’ve Finally Reached the Perfect Equilibrium Between Deep-Dish and Thin Crust
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The Simple Genius of Mild Sauce
Photo: stuart_spivack/Flickr Mild sauce is the most overlooked condiment in the history of this entire galaxy. The mainstream media has really dropped the ball on this. I feel like people don’t talk about mild sauce enough. Or maybe people talk about mild sauce all the time and I’m just not around for those conversations. Maybe … Read more
The Beer List at Hopleaf
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Giardiniera
Don’t call it a relish; relishes mask flavor for the weak and unimaginative. Giardiniera—basically chopped peppers and vegetables marinated until they’re good and punitive—zaps everything with an oily sheen of danger. Whether it lands on Italian beef sandwiches, brats, pasta, or pizzas—hell, I’ve seen people douse their eggs with it—giardiniera turns ordinary food into something … Read more
Smalls Smoke Shack Is Reinventing Itself as a Filipino-Style "Rice-and-Three"
Joaquin Soler quietly closed his Irving Park spot over the holidays to prep for the changeover.
The Barn Brings Throwback Steakhouse Dining to Evanston
Amy Morton, steakhouse royalty, carves her own niche in an unexpected location—a former horse stable off an alley in Evanston.
Bad Hunter Has a Cheeky Name But Its Veggie-Focused Food Is Serious
REVIEW: The West Randolph spot has brilliant moments, especially in the dessert category.
Eggs and feta at Cafe Beograd
If I can get 3 soft-scrambled eggs, 3 tasty tomato slices, 2 slabs of fresh feta, and warm house-made bread for $5, why would I ever make breakfast at home? Cafe Beograd 2933 W. Irving Park Rd., 773-478-7575
Sixteen's New Chef Wants to Focus on Ingredients
He’s gradually shifting away from Thomas Lents’ story-focused cooking at the Trump Tower restaurant.
Jar Bar Serves Up Healthy Eats on the Go
Its Metra-convenient location will mean a new breakfast option for Northbrook commuters.