Manfred Wangard, a native of Düsseldorf, Germany, won’t tell us his age, but he’s got to be the oldest waiter in Chicago. He’s also one of the funniest. Read more
Since my list of the top 25 pizzas in Chicago hit newsstands two weeks ago, I’ve been called an idiot in multiple forums—most effectively on these message boards. So I'm answering a few letters and posts from our pizza mailbag. Plus: my ode to the world of Chicago pizza... Read more
Donatella Majore’s followers—and she has legions—have trailed her from La Cucina di Donatella on Howard Street to Gruppo di Amici in Rogers Park to Evanston’s Provenance, their tongues quivering in excitement. Read more