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There was a bit of dispute over my last Best Pizzas list, as I expected there would be. It is a Chicagoan debate that has gone on for generations and will continue probably forever. So, just to add more fuel to the fire, here is another list of Chicago’s ten best ‘pies’ (courtesy of Citysearch […]
Can you name the seven key ingredients for a Chicago-style hot dog? Here are ten great places to conduct your research (courtesy of Citysearch and Yelp).
10. The Wiener’s Circle. Love it or hate it, this greasy spoon has got a “charm” all its own.
9. Gold Coast Dogs. All ten locations follow the Chicago-style recipe to […]
• In Roscoe Village, the Harvest Fest celebrates the 100th anniversary of Jahn World Language School with live music, carnival rides, and food vendors. (Sept 12-14)
• The 19th annual Festival de La Villita features carnival rides, live music, lots of food, and arts and crafts vendors, commemorating Mexican independence from Spanish rule. The fair is […]
With crazy gas prices and now high sales taxes, Chicagoans and visitors are looking to save money where they can. But don’t let your budget prevent you from going out to enjoy a good meal. Here are eight of the best restaurants (courtesy of Citysearch and Yelp) where you can get a big meal for […]
It’s that time of year again. The Taste of Chicago is an annual food festival, where dozens of restaurants from across the city gather along Columbus Drive. Millions of locals and tourists sample hundreds of dishes from every cuisine imaginable, from hot dogs to ravioli to veggie gyros to pad thai to empanadas to omelets… […]
As I’ve mentioned in the past, I make for an awful morning person. Fortunately, just a few blocks from my apartment (and a block south of Anteprima) is Reza’s Restaurant, which offers a Sunday brunch buffet that will make you look forward to Sunday mornings.
The lively restaurant is airy and relaxed with polished hardwood floors […]
Sometimes, you have to question great reviews about pricey restaurants. Is the food really that good, or did the patron (after seeing the bill) hype up the food in order to convince himself that it was worth it? At Green Zebra, there’s no wondering. From atmosphere to flavor, you get your money’s worth and more.
This […]
There are an incredible number of Indian businesses and restaurants along Devon Avenue on the far north side. The plates at Hema’s Kitchen stand out from the rest though because they will very likely have the most food on them.
Large front windows allow a good amount of light into the small but comfortable space. The […]
This season of the Bravo network’s Top Chef was filmed here in Chicago, exposing competing chefs from all over the country to all the culinary treats the Windy City has to offer.
This week’s Quickfire challenge required each of the chefs to create a vegetable platter using a variety of vegetables provided, in addition to all […]
If you want a hot dog that packs a punch, head to Wiener and Still Champion in Evanston, where the cartoon wiener over the door is sporting a pair of boxing gloves. Anyone who’s been here will be sure to tell you that these franks are champs indeed.
Inside this simple storefront, patrons of all ages […]
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