Despite Its Environs, Claudia Shines By Jeff Ruby Trevor Teich’s painstakingly crafted dishes create enough heat to warm up a chilly dining room. Read more
Five Tips to Make the Most of Restaurant Week By Anthony Todd Restaurant Week can sometimes feel like a culinary wild west — make sure you don't get played. Read more
You Can Now Drink From a Dragonfruit in Bridgeport By DS Shin Try it at Juisy CBD Lounge (1029 W. 35th St., Zhou B Art Center). Read more
The Croissant Dog and Five Other Twists on French Pastry By Ariel Cheung France’s national pastry is getting some wild makeovers around town. Read more
Vegetables for Dessert? A Savory Trend Worth Rooting For By Ariel Cheung Pastry chefs tap ube, parsnip, and sweet potatoes for winter desserts. Read more
The IO Godfrey Is a Rooftop Bar for All Seasons By Peter Ranvestel An annual seasonal event brings igloos, fire pits, and s’mores to the hotel’s roof. Read more
The Spirit of Keefer’s Rises on the North Shore By Anthony Todd The owner of the erstwhile steakhouse is teaming up with Ryan O'Donnell for a new concept in Wilmette. Read more
Drink Like the Danes With Elske’s Bracing Schnapps By Amy Cavanaugh Elske’s bar team turns mushrooms, dill, and even kitchen scraps into seasonal schnapps. Read more
Kikkō’s Mariya Russell Makes History By Maggie Hennessy The Oriole and Green Zebra alum is the first black woman to earn a Michelin star. Read more
