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Ah, family. There is a saying that goes… “Families are like fudge – mostly sweet with a few nuts.” We here at the Travel & Culture Channel are celebrating our nutty families this month. And while my own family may seem especially eccentric at times, I still love them nonetheless.
For several years, my paternal family […]
Welcome to 2008! If you’re starting off this New Year with a headache, a stomachache, and a dry mouth, I’m going to guess that you had a very good time last night. But now, you barely have enough energy to read this sentence! Don’t worry; we’re all guilty of a little overindulgence now and then. […]
Mom always told you, “Don’t play with your food!” But who says elegant has to be stuffy? Viand has found a way for grown-ups to have a little fun with their sophisticated food.
Chef Steve Chiappetti, a native of Chicago’s South Side, stepped into this restaurant and replaced the small plates with creative comfort food. The […]
Our International Tour takes us to Africa. A large African population can be found in the northern parts of the city, including Uptown, Edgewater, and Rogers Park. There is no one type of African food. From Nigerian to Ghanaian, from Ethiopian to Moroccan, this huge continent has something for everyone.
Our first stop is on Clark […]
Inside the green-roofed hut of Irazu, you’ll find a good mix of Chicagoans in a friendly, casual atmosphere—the trendy Wicker Park crowd, Lincoln Park yuppies, the artists from Bucktown, and the professional Gold Coasters—many of whom only found out about Irazu via word of mouth. People can’t stop talking about the menu, which has something […]
Let’s continue our International Tour by heading to Central and South America. A large majority of Central and South Americans live in the Logan Square neighborhood, but their influences can be found throughout the city.
For example, Mayan Sol Latin Grill in Albany Park is a great eatery that can take you to Central America […]
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, here’s a look back at some of the moments in which The Chicago Traveler celebrated Latin culture and tradition.
• Two to Tango: There are places throughout the city where you can learn and practice this passionate dance from Argentina.
• La Pasadita may not look like much on […]
Pumpkin spice cupcakes, sweet potato pie, chocolate chip cookies, raspberry almond tea cakes… served in a homey, Southern kitchen setting… by charming bakers donning kerchiefs and aprons… wouldn’t it be lovely?
It is Lovely. This little bake shop on Milwaukee Ave (just down the street from Evil Olive) is a small piece of comfy country […]
Dishing out breakfast since 1923, Lou Mitchell’s practically has the same menu that they started with. Some of the waitresses have been working there for over 20 years, and the decor? Beige booths, white-speckled black tile floors, plastic tablecloths, and plastic plants. Lou’s isn’t about fine dining; this is just good food with an old-Chicago […]
Just steps away from the Brown Line, Café 28 dishes out Cuban and Mexican cuisine with a hip, urban atmosphere. The exposed brick walls and dark wood accents keep everything comfortable and relaxed.
If you think that all Latin food is the same, you’d be very mistaken. Cuban food is a bit more unorthodox: white rice, […]
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