Balena's Chef Makes a Lovely Summer Salad With Heirloom Tomatoes By Penny Pollack Chef Chris Pandel shows his love for the flavorful fruit with an easy summer recipe. Read more
The Western Suburbs Get Another Beef Temple of a Steak House By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer A very large Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is scheduled to open in Oak Brook in the fall. Read more
Jellyfish's New Chef Spans the Globe With His Culinary Tentacles By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Jellyfish’s new chef, Jason Im, has an internationally mixed menu that reflects his experience eating all over the world. Read more
Chicago Chop Shop, Wicker Park's New Restaurant / Butcher / Venue, Names a Chef By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Joshua Marrelli released a few details from the menu he'll serve soon at Chicago Chop Shop in Wicker Park. Read more
How to Smoke Ribs Out Back Like Charlie McKenna Does ’Em at Lillie’s Q By Penny Pollack With these pro tips and BBQ recipes, you can make a standard Weber kettle into a sweet smoker on the Fourth of July. Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now By Penny Pollack and Jeff Ruby This July, Parson's Chicken & Fish, J. Rocco Italian Table & Bar, Kabocha, and M Vie join the Hot List of Chicago dining. Read more
The Peninsula Has a Sweet New Pastry Chef By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Dimitri Fayard, the Vanille Pâtisserie cofounder, will take over the dessert operation at one of the last hotels with fine dining in Chicago. Read more
