Greek food has had a renaissance in Chicago, with new restaurants offering high-end takes. But Kala Modern Greek, vibrant and airy with white and teal tiles, is more about street food, with most of its exceptional dishes coming off the grill. Most casual Greek spots in town are all about gyros, and while Kala does … Read more
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From cannibal sandwiches to cold pack cheese, Big Jones chef Paul Fehribach’s new book traces the origins of Midwestern cuisine.
With dishes that reflect both global and Southern influences, Christian Hunter is finding his voice at Atelier.
“We are not a restaurant,” says chef and cookbook author Abra Berens, who runs the dinners at Granor Farm in Three Oaks, Michigan. “We are truly a farm that happens to host meals and experiences to give people an opportunity to understand what we do.” And what they do is, well, a lot — from growing vegetables … Read more
The ultimate autumn treat (sorry, pumpkin spice), apple cider doughnuts are in abundance once the temps begin to cool. Here are our five local favorites.
In 2020, Lula Cafe chef-owner Jason Hammel did what he could with pivots to keep his business afloat. But he also accomplished something he’d been wanting to do his entire adult life: write a book. “The pandemic gave me a new sense of perspective and urgency,” he says. “I almost lost my business and it … Read more
Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food takes diners on a vibrant journey through the funky, spicy cuisine of northeast Thailand.
In his new column, our dining critic stops by Daisies, explores the changing Chinatown, and weighs in on the Warlord divide.
What’s a good spot for a last-minute group dinner if you don’t know the exact party size? When it comes to flexibility, going casual is the key. The Moonlighter (3204 W. Armitage Ave., Logan Square) has tables both inside and out, killer double cheeseburgers and crunchy tacos, vegan options, and pitchers of draft cocktails. Another … Read more
