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Kusanya Cafe is the kind of place where you can get a cup of coffee, check out the community board, print a school paper or simply jump on the internet. You'll see people huddled together over papers strewn across the wood tables or someone walking in simply to say hello to the small staff. Because the nonprofit cafe roasts its own coffee on-site in small batches, don't hesitate to order that lavender iced latte ($3.49) or a plain cup of coffee. The breakfast and lunch menu is lush with references to famous musicians, like the Lupe Tabasco breakfast sandwich ($2.29). It features a thin egg patty, with melted cheese and Sriracha on ciabatta, and you can add sausage, spinach and tomato for an extra charge. The cozy and brightly lit environment is exactly where you want to catch up on some work or meet up with friends. 825 W. 69th St., 773-675-4758, <a href="http://www.kusanyacafe.org/">kusanyacafe.org</a> — Grace Wong

12 Memorial Day food and drink deals around Chicago

July 2, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

With spring weather and a three-day weekend, Memorial Day usually offers a beautiful setting for a bittersweet holiday. Keeping on the brighter side of the celebration, several restaurants and bars...

19th-century Viennese chef Franz Sacher would be pleased, I think, by the version of his eponymous chocolate cake served at Café Selmarie in Lincoln Square. First, the top of each slice of Sacher torte is decorated with his name, elegantly written in chocolate script. Second, the cake is a real looker: Layers of chocolate cake are mortared with raspberry preserve and chocolate buttercream; the whole thing is then frosted with more buttercream and wrapped in a smooth sheet of bittersweet chocolate — firm enough to be eaten on its own, if you like, with a fork. Third, every bite is delicious. The devil's food cake is firm and pleasant, while the raspberry offers a deep berry counterpoint to all the chocolate. $4.20. 4729 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-989-5595, <a href="http://cafeselmarie.com/" target="_blank">www.cafeselmarie.com</a>. — Bill Daley

Chilly spring weekend? 15 patios where you can drink outside(ish) and not freeze

June 4, 2018 at 5:35 p.m.

Messy weather is the enemy of alfresco dining, and yet, unexpected rain and volatile temperatures practically define Chicago's spring-to-summer transition (especially this year, or at least it feels that way)....

Sportsman’s Club to host Backyard BBQ parties with Bad Hunter, Quiote, Smyth, more

July 2, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

The summer in Chicago is creeping closer, which means so is one of our city's best warm-weather events: the Sunday Backyard BBQ series at Sportsman's Club. Starting this Sunday, May...

Milwaukee's Colectivo Coffee will open its first location outside of Wisconsin when its new storefront in Lincoln Park debutsMonday.

Restaurant openings: New mac ‘n’ cheese spot delivers until 2 a.m., Colectivo Coffee finally here

May 2, 2019 at 12:54 p.m.

ASHBURN — Local seafood staple Lawrence's Fish and Shrimp has launched another location in the city, its third, this time at 87th and Kedzie. One of Chicago's favorite casual spots...

Chicago named America’s best restaurant city by Conde Nast Traveler

June 4, 2018 at 7:59 p.m.

We all know our city is home to incredible food, but it's always nice when folks outside of Chicago pick up on what we're putting down. Earlier today, Condé Nast...

25 Mother’s Day brunches, including 5 with free drinks for mom

July 2, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

Finding a worthy present for mom on Mother's Day is not always easy, but spending time with her is a sure bet — so why not let brunch be your...

Restaurant openings: Rooftop lounge in Wicker Park, Italian ice in Little Village

July 2, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

Openings: EDGEWATER — A restaurant called Pita O Grill was awarded its serving license in Edgewater last month, according to city records. A verified Yelp page indicates that the fast-casual...

The Hive's Gin Gin cocktail gets its name from the mix of gin and ginger beer.

Drink This: Hidden behind an unmarked door, The Hive has just three cocktails. Here’s the one to get

June 4, 2018 at 11:53 p.m.

"It's easy to overcomplicate cocktails," says bartender Jon Waisman, "but I like to keep them simple." Sound refreshing? Head to The Hive, a new cocktail lounge above Honey's restaurant in...

Restaurant openings: Taco Bell with liquor coming to Loop, kombucha on tap in Logan Square

July 2, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

OPENINGS: BOWMANVILLE - After a very long wait, Half Acre Beer has finally received building permits to expand its Balmoral Avenue brewery into a taproom and restaurant. The brewery announced...

Eat This: Northwest Indiana-style smashed burgers arrive in Roscoe Village

July 2, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

Northwest Indiana is something of a stepchild to its own state. Neighbors to the south and east look to areas like Valparaiso, Munster and Hammond and see city runoff, an...

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