VIDEO: Top Chefs Recommend Their Best Kitchen Tools They like to keep it simple (except for the flamethrower). Read more
Top Chefs on the Best Tools for Your Kitchen Photos by Ryan Segedi Styling by Johanna LoweInterviews by Michael Gebert We asked seven kitchen maestros to tell us about the one cookware item they truly cherish. Turns out, the most essential tools are often the simplest. Read more
Pacific Standard Time Brings West Coast Flavors to River North By Anthony Todd Plus: A Star Wars pop-up comes to Lincoln Park and Eater Chicago investigates why 42 Grams shuttered. Read more
Get Stuffed at Eataly's New Ravioli Bar By Tim Balk You can now feast on freshly made pasta minutes after you order. Read more
Steve Dolinsky Is Hosting Tours of Chicago's Best Pizza By Anthony Todd ABC7's Hungry Hound has been eating three pizzas a day to prepare for his Pizza City USA tours and forthcoming book. Read more
Tovala Is a Smart Oven that Cooks All-in-One Subscription Meals By Kevin Warwick The microwave-sized gadget automatically cooks prepackaged meals that are delivered to your door. Read more
The MightyVine Tomato Grows Juicy All Year Long By Kevin Warwick The secret? Massive greenhouses that use rainwater and natural light for four-season growing with minimal energy use. Read more
On Tour Brewing Is a Hidden Gem in West Town By Peter Ranvestel and Teresa Manring The sunlit, airy taproom brings a mountain life vibe to the city. Read more
"How to Use a Knife" Uncovers Kitchen Drama, and More Dining News By Anthony Todd Plus: Homestead on the Roof—one of the prettiest hidden gems in Chicago—reopens today Read more
Ballast Point's New Chicago Taproom and Restaurant Will Make Mini Batches of Beer By Anthony Todd Their beer dinners will have custom brews to match individual dishes. Read more