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Sach ko ang and lort cha from Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining

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

3 New Local Breweries to Know

Local brews

1. Howard Street Brewing Company Launched by Chuck Patella in May, this spot turns out classic, crowd-pleasing beer styles from a galley-kitchen-sized facility.Try Rogers Proud Pale Ale. Sip the crisp, hoppy beer in the 37-seat taproom (1617 W. Howard St., Rogers Park). 2. Azadi Brewing Company Founded in 2020 by Bhavik Modi and Gator Schrand … Read more