Lisa Shames

At some point, during a dinner at newish fine dining restaurant Esmé in Lincoln Park, a diner's attention is bound to drift from the food to the vessels in which...

Located on the Northwest Side of Chicago where Albany Park and Irving Park meet, the Kedzie Inn looks like any neighborhood bar with its worn hardwood floors, mini pool table,...

Of all the cuisines out there, Jewish delicatessen food is perhaps the least likely to win accolades for innovation. Sure, there have been forays into creativity on the deli front...

Contrary to what his profession might lead you to believe, Joe Weber hasn't always been obsessed with mushrooms. It's not that he hated them either. Rather, while growing up in...

In the world of social media, if you're looking for an uplifting post or a laugh, the feeds of chefs aren't typically where you'd go first. A cool new plating...