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No keepsake boot mug, no problem: Make your own mulled wine without Christkindlmarket this season

March 12, 2024 at 12:09 p.m.

2019 was a historic year for the Christkindlmarket, as the beloved boot mugs made their long-awaited return. For four years, the holiday festival had tried to introduce novelty mugs that...

Chef Reginald Watkins, right, holds a sign honoring his former boss Charlie Trotter, center, during a ceremony naming a portion of Armitage Avenue as Honorary Charlie Trotter Way in August 2012.

Legendary Charlie Trotter’s sous chef Reggie Watkins, ‘backbone’ of kitchen for 24 years, dies at 64

October 2, 2020 at 8:09 p.m.

For 24 years, Reginald Watkins was the backbone of one of the most famous kitchens in the world, the acclaimed Charlie Trotter's in Lincoln Park. While a stunning roster of...

The schoolyard at Anthony Overton Elementary on Aug. 26, 2013.

Rapper G Herbo moves ahead with plans to convert Overton Elementary into South Side youth center

September 29, 2020 at 5:38 p.m.

Earlier this year, Chicago rapper G Herbo announced the launch of his "Swervin' Through Stress" initiative, a program to connect young Black people with crucial mental health resources. This fall,...

Cream and sugar station at Finom Coffee in the Old Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago. The cafe announced its closing Friday after two years in the neighborhood.

Finom Coffee in Old Irving Park has closed

September 28, 2020 at 12:03 p.m.

Finom Coffee — the popular two-year-old cafe in Old Irving Park — confirmed its closing in an Instagram post from chef Rafa Esparza on Friday. The closing is effective immediately....

Olivia Lilley helps prepare Takeaway Bagel orders before bringing them to the window at Superkhana International.

Chef partnerships becoming more common during COVID-19 pandemic as pros adapt to survive

September 29, 2020 at 3:24 p.m.

When the lease ended for Mom's at Politan Row food hall earlier this year, co-founders and chefs Kelly Ijichi and Randi Howry had planned to do some traveling. During the...

Kiki's Bistro founder Georges "Kiki" Cuisance, shown emerging from his Citroen outside his restaurant June 25, 2010, said he plans to retire but left open a window for a potential "petite Kiki's."

Kiki’s Bistro closing, ending French cafe’s 30 years in downtown Chicago

September 30, 2020 at 10:50 a.m.

Earlier this summer, when the pandemic shutdown was fresh, a missing OpenTable listing for Kiki's Bistro inspired some confusion as to whether the French restaurant was still open. Ownership soon...

With restrictions on capacity in place at Chicago restaurants and bars, Hopleaf in Andersonville is empty on Sept. 11, 2020.

Six months into a pandemic and dreaming about sitting at a bar again

September 24, 2020 at 12:37 p.m.

I don't remember the last time I went to a bar. I don't remember the last time I pulled out a barstool or leaned over a counter to order a...

Column: Chance the Rapper’s stream from the Ralph Lauren store was pretty good

September 15, 2020 at 2:14 p.m.

Chance the Rapper was among the thousands of musicians who had 2020 tours cancelled, although his "The Big Day" tour was not a casualty of COVID-19. The Chicago rapper nixed...

Billy Corgan’s tea shop Madame ZuZu’s returns to Highland Park

September 14, 2020 at 3:44 p.m.

More than two years have passed since Madame ZuZu's — the tea shop and vegan cafe founded by musician Billy Corgan — closed its doors in Highland Park. But now...

Lili Trifilio has recently been focusing on a new solo project alongside her work with Beach Bunny which is on pandemic hiatus.

Chicago’s Lili Trifilio of Beach Bunny talks about her solo project

September 15, 2020 at 4:50 p.m.

Just like Chicago's beaches, Beach Bunny has been closed for the summer. The surf-pop outfit was poised to build on a big start to the year, having just released its...

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