On the Odd Pairs food competition
A brewer and a chef deconstruct the art of culinary juxtaposition, step by step
Contributors: Kim Conte
The best bread pudding in Chicago
How stale bread soaks up the glory: our favorites from M. Henry, Pitchfork, Hearty, Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro, Southport Grocery and Café, Suzette’s Crepêrie, and Gaetano’s Restaurant
Odyssey: Boomtown
Chicago’s boutique food businesses get a jump-start from the poor economy
Odyssey: Seeing Red
Chicago’s most extreme Bloody Marys stretch the definition to extremes. Here, a primer
Bring Your Own (Budget) Bottle
What’s better than a wine store within walking distance of a favorite BYOB? A great recommendation—under $12 a pop
Big Country
City slickers head down to the farm for an intimate culinary encounter
Sure-Fire Sparks
The pressure’s on for the perfect date, particularly around Valentine’s Day. Here are some foolproof, out-of-the-ordinary ideas to make your crush fall head over heels.
Destination: Tunnel Vision
Where do all the people go in winter? For lunch and other delights, take a saunter in the Pedway.
Rockin’ Rolls
Maki creations: Is there any substance beneath all that style?
A Not-So-Lonely Planet
Five sizzling new Latin restaurants take adventurous diners on a virtual tour through Central and South America. Bring your own Pisco; for now, all of these spots are BYOB.