Renee Enna

Liquid lunches aren't what they used to be. Martinis are making way for smoothies--and this healthful transition is fueling the launch of Smooth, a new juice bar at Ohio and...

(2 forks) 449 N. Dearborn St. 312-755-0077 Hours: Food service 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 7 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; brunch is served 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Credit cards: A, D, DC, M,...

Ginger may be the hottest spice around, literally and figuratively speaking. Now it's the main ingredient in Sweet Ginger, a new Jelly Belly and one with a spicy zing. Sweet...

Wineanswers.com from the Wine Market Council, a U.S. wine trade group, is behind this entertaining and informative Web site. Wine is the topic, and the site addresses it from many...

Authentic Italian cooking for a mass audience--that's the goal of the new Italian Cooking & Living magazine, which made its debut in April. The bimonthly publication is produced by the...

What to put those potluck dishes in has long been the bane of many cooks. Bring the good stuff, and you're sure to leave it at the neighbor's. Bring the...

Summer is prime time for picnics, potlucks and family reunions. Food is invariably a major attraction. To keep the party safe, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering a free...

June is here, and because ice cream is a major part of the summer lineup (assuming, of course, that warm weather will arrive sooner or later), we decided to put...

Kohlrabi, radicchio, leeks. Rhubarb, raspberries, kumquats. Walking from one booth to the next at the farmers market, it's easy to be tempted by the fresh bounty. Then you get it...

The Great Chef Series at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe kicks off its 16th season this year. The popular cooking demonstrations, held in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden,...