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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

Homemade dumplings in 5 simple steps

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

Dumplings are as fun to make as they are to eat, which is a good thing for those of us not satisfied with the usual six or eight pieces served...

You can make homemade dumplings with commercially prepared wonton wrappers.

Buying, filling and sealing dumpling wrappers: A primer

May 6, 2020 at 10:18 p.m.

Wrapping up a dumpling at home is easy if you buy commercially prepared dumpling or wonton skins. Look for them, made from wheat flour, in the produce section's refrigerated case...

Shrimp and grits, crab legs, chicken with waffles for Black Restaurant Week

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

Chicago Black Restaurant Week is underway right now, with more than two dozen participating restaurants and other purveyors in Chicago and the surrounding area offering a range of discounts to...

New chef at Sixteen in Trump Tower trusts public to look past the ‘noise’

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

Sixteen, the Michelin two-star restaurant at Trump International Hotel & Tower, has a new executive chef chosen from within the ranks: Nick Dostal, who was chef de cuisine for nearly...

Chicago Black Restaurant Week, starting Sunday, offers discounts at black-owned restaurants

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

Chicago Black Restaurant Week, returning for its second year, starts this Sunday, Feb. 12. The event, which celebrates black-owned restaurants, has grown since last year, with more participating restaurants offering...

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

Free pizza kicks off exhibit at Niles library tonight

June 6, 2018 at 2:06 a.m.

There will be Free Home Run Inn pizza today for the first 200 people to visit the Niles Public Library District for its new exhibit, "I Love Pizza," featuring material...

Six wild Burgundian snails are the star of the wood-grilled escargot ($12) at Le Sud. The Roscoe Village restaurant's version of this dish is not hiding in a pool of garlic butter or served in a scalding hot dish. Presented on a skewer, the mollusks are brushed with olive oil infused with herbs de provence before they're grilled, absorbing a delicate smoky flavor that lingers in your mouth. Tender and buttery, the snails are served with a few generous pats of herb butter that melt, adding another layer of fragrance and lusciousness. A side of green salad dressed with olive oil, lemon and salt provides a bright contrast to the skewer and a hearty country bread serves as a foundation for assembling a makeshift toast point. The portion is small, so make your dining companions order their own. $12. 2301 W. Roscoe St., 773-857-1985, <a href="https://lesudchicago.com/">lesudchicago.com</a> — Grace Wong

Gabriele Bonci, the esteemed Roman pizza-maker, coming to Chicago

May 2, 2019 at 12:49 p.m.

Rome's esteemed pizza-maker Gabriele Bonci will open a pizzeria in Chicago. Rick Tasman, president of Bonci USA, confirmed in an email from Rome on Friday that a lease has been...

The tots at Hutch American Bistro are served with a truffled cheese fondue and topped with a sunny-side up egg, but the flavor of the sauce was mild.

Going Southern among wealth of brunch choices at Hutch for Restaurant Week

June 6, 2018 at 3:44 a.m.

Hutch American Bistro was a bustling place at noon Saturday. Tables were full, the chatter level was high and servers were moving fast through the dining room of the Lakeview...

Tips for LGBTQ parents

June 6, 2018 at 6:34 a.m.

Kids will be kids, and unfortunately, so will some grown-ups on occasion. What can LGBTQ parents do to help ensure the safety of their children, and how should they react...

Oprah’s new cookbook: Just for fans? Or a broader appeal?

June 30, 2019 at 5:00 a.m.

Oprah Winfrey's new cookbook is titled "Food, Health and Happiness" (Flatiron, $35), and it promises "115 On-point Recipes for Great Meals and a Better Life." Certainly, if this handsome book...

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