Chefs on the Grill-Frank Brunacci
Frank Brunacci, chef at Trump International Hotel & Tower’s
Sixteen, tells about life after The Donald said, “You’re hired.”
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Chefs on the Grill – Bob Djahanguiri
Bob Djahanguiri The energetic Persian native who thrilled Chicagoans a generation ago with Toulouse and Yvette is back, this time with Old Town Brasserie Market and four-star chef Roland Liccioni in the kitchen. 1209 N. Wells St.; 312-943-0352
Chefs on the Grill – Emmanuel Nony and Kendal Duque
Emmanuel Nony and Kendal Duque unveil an instant classic
Cookbook Confidential
Food historian Penelope Bingham dishes on the heritage of American meals, from Buckeye Cookery to Betty Crocker.
5 Questions – Jason Miller
5 questions for Jason Miller, the 35-year-old chef who spent the past nine years opening Smith & Wollenskys all over the country. Now he’s primed to take the helm at David Burke’s Primehouse (616 N. Rush St.; 312-660-6000). Q: You were 13 when you got your first restaurant job. What does a teenager do in … Read more
Dining Tidbits
BUDGET BEATThough Chicago is home to hundreds of thousands of people of Polish descent, Polish cuisine is among the quieter ethnic presences on the local fine-dining scene-represented only slightly better than, say, Finnish. But there’s nothing quiet about Szalas(5214 S. Archer Ave.; 773-582-0300), a colorful, chalet-themed homage to the old country. Starting with the rope … Read more
Recipe File
The brunch at North Pond (2610 N. Cannon Dr.; 773-477-5845) ranks among the city’s best with seasonal ingredients front and center. Chef Bruce Sherman says his frittata is no exception, and a great winter dish to boot since it features earthy, winter-friendly vegetables like leeks, celery root, and radiant beets, gently held together with smooth … Read more
Chefs on the Grill – Richard Sandoval
This Month: Richard Sandoval. This innovator of modern mexican cuisine masterminded the menu for the Mexx Kitchen at the Whiskey Sutton Place Hotel, 1015 N. Rush St.; 312-475-0300
Chefs on the Grill with Michael Nagrant
This Month: Natalie Zarzour Andersonville’s new pastry queen breathes life into cannoli at Pasticceria Natalina. 5406 N. Clark St.; 773-989-0662
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Features Guilty PleasuresKeeping constantly to the straight and narrow can turn life into a dreary prison. To provide an escape, our confessional correspondents reveal their sinful secrets, forbidden fantasies, hedonistic hideaways, and diet-damning indulgences-everything from a luxurious lunchtime spa visit to a wild night of WhirlyBall to some sexy lingerie and eye-opening erotica. What’s your … Read more