Carol Mighton Haddix

Humans differ from other animals in two respects, according to famous French eater Anthelme Brillat-Savarin: fear of the future and desire for fermented beverages. Add to that the usual definition...

Each year, Good Eating tips its hat to people in the food and beverage industries who are making a difference in Chicago through their commitment, quality, passion and vision. These...

Last week's bag of produce from Buff Rock Farm, from which the Good Eating section bought a season's worth of produce, included the last of the season's tomatoes and some...

(two forks) 226 W. Kinzie St. 312-222-0300 Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.; 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sun. Credit cards:...

(1 fork) 1711 E. Central Rd., Arlington Heights (847) 228-5870 Hours: 6 a.m.-3 p.m. daily Credit cards: A, M, V Noise factor: Conversation friendly First impressions Located in a small...

(3 forks) 5210 W. Diversey Ave. 773-736-4949 Hours: 4 p.m.-midnight Tues.-Fri.; 11 a.m.-midnight Sat. and Sun. Credit cards: A, M, V Noise factor: Conversation friendly First impressions White tablecloths and...

The way you cut garlic makes a difference in the final flavor of a dish. Experts know that slices of garlic added to a stew or a stir-fry impart a...

Professional chefs know that one way to boost the flavor of stews and other one-pot dishes is to add ingredients, a few at time, cooking each addition over medium to...

(2 forks) 1123 N. California Ave. 773-342-9076 Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Credit cards: D, DC, M, V Noise factor: Conversation friendly...

(3 forks) 551 N. Ogden Ave. 312-226-6666 Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sun.-Fri.; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Sat. Credit cards: A, M, V Noise factor: Conversation challenged in evenings Wheelchair accessible First...