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3 Vietnamese Noodle Soups with Cat Pham
Dining & Drinking

Noodle Nirvana

Photography by Jeff Marini
Italian pappardelle, Japanese ramen, Filipino pancit, Spanish fideos, old-school spaghetti and meatballs! Chicagoans are living in a global noodle paradise. Here’s your guide to the best, plus chef recipes, gluten-free options, and more. Read more
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In the Kitchen: CJ Jacobson’s Turkey-Avocado Tartine
Video by DS Shin
CJ Jacobson of Aba and Ema teaches us how to make his open-faced sandwich featuring crushed avocado and caramelized cheese. Read more
Koya in Wilmette Now Serves Sushi in a Cup
Video by DS Shin
In Episode 17 of Gourmet To-Go, a series on restaurants and chefs who’ve pivoted, we visit Koya, a revamped Japanese spot now serving a deconstructed take on sushi rolls. Read more
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In the Kitchen: CJ Jacobson’s Turkey-Avocado Tartine
CJ Jacobson of Aba and Ema teaches us how to make his open-faced sandwich featuring crushed avocado and caramelized cheese. Read more
Koya in Wilmette Now Serves Sushi in a Cup
Video by DS Shin
In Episode 17 of Gourmet To-Go, a series on restaurants and chefs who’ve pivoted, we visit Koya, a revamped Japanese spot now serving a deconstructed take on sushi rolls. Read more
Au Levain Pairs Classic Pastries With Unexpected Flavors
By Amy Cavanaugh
Breakfast challah? Brie kouign-amann? A new pop-up in Lincoln Square thinks outside the pastry case. Read more
HaiSous Opens a “Dang Good” Wing and Waffle Joint
Video by DS Shin
In Episode 16 of Gourmet To-Go, a series on restaurants who’ve pivoted, we visit Dang Good Wings, Thai and Danielle Dang's reboot of Cà Phê Đá as a wing and waffle concept. Read more
Three New Spots Putting Their Spins on Jewish Deli Classics
By Amy Cavanaugh
Vegan pastrami, blue corn matzo ball soup, pimiento cheese knishes — the offerings at these new spots are anything but traditional. Read more