Alpana Singh
The restaurateur, 45, on tough bosses, fear of failure, and why she quit the Master Sommeliers.
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Southern Soul
At Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern, Erick Williams serves New Orleans cuisine with Hyde Park heart.
Sarah Grueneberg’s Braised Tuscan Kale With Butternut Squash Soffritto
Ever wonder how chefs do Thanksgiving? They lean into seasonal sides and cozy flavors — but most importantly, they plan ahead. “The key is creating a menu where nothing is made in the moment,” says Monteverde chef-partner Sarah Grueneberg. This kale dish, from her new produce-centric cookbook Listen to Your Vegetables, ticks all the right boxes: It’s … Read more
Spice World
For Mona Sang, cooking Khmer food is both a balm and a celebration. The chef, who most recently worked at Lettuce Entertain You’s Ivy Room, did what so many others did when furloughed during the pandemic — she returned to her roots. Sang opened Mona Bella Catering with her mother, Sarom Sieng, who had a restaurant in … Read more
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Chicago
From take-home meals to where to get your turkey, here’s how to celebrate this month.
The Discerning Eater’s Guide to Plant-Based Food
Some of the best restaurants around town are catering to vegans and vegetarians — and serving up top-quality dishes even the most ardent carnivores won’t want to miss.
The 20 Best Vegan Dishes in Town
From hummus to dairy-free sundaes, these are the bites (in no particular order) that even nonvegans will relish.
Chefs’ Favorite Make-it-at-Home Vegetarian Recipes
Whip up a funfetti pie, black-eyed pea fritters, and mushroom meatloaf.
The Ultimate Dairy-Free Cheese Plate
Chef Kevin Schuder walks us through the $23 fermented spread at Lincoln Park’s Fancy Plants Kitchen.