James Beard Celebrates Community, Immigrants at Its Annual Chicago Ceremony
We spoke with local winners about hospitality, the secret to their success, and honoring their past.
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Ep. 4: Summer Patios and Seasonal Dining
John and Amy discuss their favorite spots for outdoor dining in Chicago, the dishes and drinks they look forward to each summer, and the best places for seasonal cooking.
Kumiko’s Potato Salad
“It’s a play on textures. Creamy potatoes, crunchy pickles, roasted ham for savory depth, and crispy fingerlings for an addictive bite.”
A ChatGPT-Perfected Restaurant
With restaurants like Alinea and Esmé turning to AI, our critic uses the tool to create his ideal restaurant.
The Four Best Frozen Drinks
1 Hurricane at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern It’s better than many of the ones we’ve had in New Orleans. With two types of rum, passionfruit, orange juice, and pomegranate, it’s potent and tart and goes down almost too easy. $15. 5215 S. Harper Ave., Hyde Park 2 Negroni Slushy at Parson’s Chicken & Fish Chicago’s … Read more
Jimmy Bannos Jr. Will Open Kouklas This Summer
The former Purple Pig chef is bringing seasonal Greek cuisine to Niles.
The Definitive Guide to Giardiniera
Chicago’s beloved condiment adds zip to everything it touches. Our definitive guide includes a recipe from star chef Sarah Grueneberg, a taste test of local brands, and more.
The Nine Best Ways to Experience Giardiniera
Almost any dish — dips, fries, pizza — can benefit from a little pickled heat.
The Great Giardiniera Taste Test
What’s the best locally made jarred giard? Our dining critic did a blind ranking of seven top hot versions. The results might surprise you.
Ep. 3: Why We Love Giardiniera
John and Amy talk about the best ways to enjoy the classic Chicago condiment, how to pronounce it, John’s rankings of the best jarred versions, and whether the hosts are true Chicagoans.