What’s the best hot chocolate mix? We tried 10 to find out
One of my favorite parts of childhood church ski trips was coming in from the freezing, snowy slopes to a Styrofoam cup of hot cocoa. Steaming and sweet, the comforting...
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What’s the best hot chocolate mix? We tried 10 to find out
One of my favorite parts of childhood church ski trips was coming in from the freezing, snowy slopes to a Styrofoam cup of hot cocoa. Steaming and sweet, the comforting...
Althea brings vegan fare to the Mag Mile, plus other restaurant news
Matthew Kenney was a little nervous about bringing a vegan restaurant to Chicago. After all, several of his chef friends had tried to break into the dining scene here and...
George Trois restaurant, Jason Hammel big winners at 2019 Jean Banchet Awards
The Chicago culinary community came together Sunday for a night of celebration, mourning and inside jokes at the Jean Banchet Awards. The awards, which recognize the local dining scene with...
Do yoga at a brewery, make spirit-free cocktails, plus more to eat, drink, do this weekend
It’s the new year, and you know you want to try new things — this weekend is the time to jump in. Learn about pollinators or how to make cocktails...
L’Ours Bakery Cafe brings French-Asian pastries to University Village, plus other restaurant news
Despite having a background in analytics, Dylan Han realized that instead of working in a large company, he’d rather work for himself. So he and his wife, Nicole Jin, opened...
JoJo’s Milk Bar wants to be your first-date spot, plus other news
When you’re on a first date, Robbie Schloss wants you to go to JoJo’s Milk Bar, a modern milk bar in River North with a focus on milkshakes, desserts and...
Chill out in a rooftop igloo, try some mofongo or learn how to make espresso, plus other weekend activities
Start your new year off right by exploring your neighborhood. Whether it’s relaxing in a rooftop igloo or learning how to make espresso, these events kick off 2019 with a...
Just Opened: Highly anticipated Kumiko bar brings Japanese tradition to the bar
You may have heard of omakase sushi, where chefs create a dazzling array of dishes to tantalize your palate, highlight rare ingredients and demonstrate their prowess. Well, Julia Momose is...
Best places to shop for artisan cheese in Chicago for your holiday party
Whether you’re putting together a cheese board for a holiday gathering or you’re just really into cheese, a number of Chicago and suburban shops, delis and supermarkets — big and...