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A guided tour and lunch, beer, and a Filipino cookbook signing, plus other weekend plans

May 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

As the days get shorter, it seems like the weekends do too. Don’t waste it by sitting at home. Head to the Swedish American Museum to learn about a historical...

Edgewater’s Little Mexican Cafe reincarnated with new owner, name, dishes — plus more restaurant news

May 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

After That Little Mexican Cafe closed a few months ago, Edgewater is regaining a Mexican restaurant in the same space — Edgewater Mexican Cafe. Ruben Knight worked at That Little...

Fig cookies. Learn all about figs and other fruits that have a long, storied history in the South.

A chili cook-off, an Indonesian feast and baking workshop, plus more weekend plans

May 31, 2019 at 4:02 p.m.

With the holidays just around the corner, curb your anxiety by having a little fun this weekend. Indulge in chili for a good cause, learn about Southern fruit or take...

Casa Indigo serves up flavors from Mexico City, plus other restaurant news

May 31, 2019 at 4:01 p.m.

Mer Mansuria credits his mother-in-law Susana Landeros and her hometown, Mexico City, as the inspiration behind Casa Indigo. When he Mansuria started dating his now-wife, Carolina, he would go to...

Hogsalt’s Aster Hall reveals full lineup

May 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

Holiday shoppers along Michigan Avenue will likely find a reprieve from schlepping around the shopping thoroughfare when Hogsalt Hospitality’s long-awaited food court opens next month inside the 900 North Michigan...

Giuliana Rancic’s prosecco now available at Illinois Target locations

May 31, 2019 at 4:02 p.m.

Fans of celebrity Giuliana Rancic can now head to Illinois Target locations to pick up a bottle of her prosecco. The TV host, author, designer and philanthropist launched the sparkling...

Original Steam heats things up in Chinatown, plus other restaurant news

May 31, 2019 at 4:01 p.m.

You can already try Asian hot pot, stone pot and dry pot cooking methods around town, but now it’s time to try steam pot. Original Steam is serving up the...

Chef Jose Andres speaks during Day 2 of the Obama Foundation Summit at Marriott Marquis in Chicago on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017.

Chef Jose Andres talks Puerto Rico, a veal parm pop-up goes big, and more weekend events

May 31, 2019 at 4:02 p.m.

Halloween is right around the corner, with businesses channeling their spooky side with food specials and themed events. Not feeling it? Ditch the broomstick for some cooking demos, beer pairings...

One Eleven Food Hall and restaurant incubator aims to enrich food scene in Pullman

May 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

Rachel Bernier-Green remembers driving through Pullman on her way to church with her family and seeing the desolate community. Not many people lived there, and food options were scarce. She’s...

The Hellboy pizza at Paulie Gee's Logan Square.

Channel your inner pizza-loving yogi, plus more weekend events around town

May 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

Weekend fun doesn’t stop once the temperature takes a dip. Check out a beer festival, learn about whiskey, channel your inner pizza-loving yogi and more events around town. 1) Celebrate...

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