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The Conjugal Coat of Arms for Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Conjugal Arms traditionally show the separate shields of a royal husband and wife, side by side. A red scallop, a heraldic symbol of the Spencers, was included in the design of the royal coats of arms granted to her sons. You can see it in the center of the white area on the lefthand shield and on the lion's collar.

How Diana’s legacy lives on in her sons, grandchildren

June 2, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

Diana, princess of Wales died Aug. 31, 1997, after a car crash in Paris. Six days later, on Sept. 6, her two sons, Prince William, then 15, and Prince Harry,...

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

Charred salami, served like a hot dog, is a must at Poochie’s in Skokie

May 2, 2019 at 12:59 p.m.

Salami and provolone grinders (Connecticutspeak for "subs" or "hoagies") have been a mainstay most of my life — and always cold, never heated. So having a char salami sandwich at...

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

Gage’s Jon McDaniel and Publican’s Adam Vavrick named ‘tastemakers’ under 40 by Wine Enthusiast

June 2, 2018 at 7:56 p.m.

Two Chicagoans have made the list for Wine Enthusiast's Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers of 2017: Jon McDaniel, 34, corporate beverage director for the Gage Hospitality Group; and Adam Vavrick,...

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

What’s the best hot dog mustard? We taste test 12 brands

December 17, 2019 at 11:17 p.m.

Mustard and hot dogs just seem to go together — but which mustard? There are so many. The National Mustard Museum in Middleton, Wis., has 5,975 mustards in its collection...

Pizza al taglio at Bonci will be offered in a range of combinations, up to 45 per season.

Bonci pizzeria opens in West Loop, bringing Roman al taglio style to Chicago

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

Pizza al taglio, Gabriele Bonci-style, has arrived in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood as a new Bonci pizzeria -- the first in the United States -- opened at 161 N. Sangamon...

Belmont Rocks: New project remembers popular LGBTQ gathering spot

June 3, 2018 at 4:01 a.m.

Belmont Rocks was the name for a stretch of Lakeview lakefront that was the destination in the 1970s, '80s and '90s for Chicago's LGBTQ community. It was, in the words...

Parson’s Chicken & Fish looking to expand to Lincoln Park, plus ‘borderlands’ project coming

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

Parson's Chicken & Fish is looking to open a location in Lincoln Park, a spokeswoman for Land and Sea Dept., the restaurant group, confirmed Friday. If approved, the location would...

Chef Magnus Nilsson visiting Chicago in September in conjunction with museum exhibit

May 2, 2019 at 12:57 p.m.

Magnus Nilsson, Sweden's star chef behind the world-renowned Faviken, is coming to Chicago the week of Sept. 13 for a variety of appearances sparked by an exhibition of his photography...

Also called "scungilli" in Italian. "Season generously, boil and serve with mayonnaise," the authors write.

‘Overlooked and undercooked’: New book features world’s ugliest foods

May 9, 2019 at 6:37 p.m.

Just about anyone anywhere can spoon into a dish of chocolate pudding, nibble a ripe strawberry or gnaw on a smoky baby back rib. But can you stomach pig's head,...

How to rescue ugly, overlooked fruits and vegetables from a sad fate

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

It's true, we do feast with our eyes. Who hasn't been drawn to a big plump strawberry or a ruddy round tomato or a crisp green leaf of lettuce? But...

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