Carol Mighton Haddix

(2 forks) 1415 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-8200 Hours: 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Tues.-Sun. Credit cards: A, D, DC, M, V Wheelchair accessible Noise level: Conversationally challenged First impressions Just one of...

(3 forks) 120J Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg 847-517-4476 Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Credit cards: A, D, M, V Noise factor: Conversation-challenged First impressions A rousing color...

(2 forks) 3000 W. Belmont Ave. 773-509-1208 Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed.-Mon. (closed Tues.) Credit cards: Not accepted Noise factor: Conversation-friendly First impressions Attractive salmon pink and turquoise signage signals...

The main point to remember when cooking eggs for recipes or for dyeing is to keep them at a simmer. Boiling is not recommended; it can easily crack the shells...

As leeks grow, pushing up through the earth, they trap plenty of dirt between the white layers that form its stalk. If a recipe calls for chopped leeks, one of...

(2 forks) 2034 W. Irving Park Rd. 773-472-1749 Dinner hours: 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5-11 p.m. Fri.; 4-11 p.m. Sat.; 4-10 p.m. Sun. Credit cards: M, V Noise factor: Conversation friendly...

If your knives are very dull, it may be best to take them to a professional knife sharpener. But for everyday use, several swipes with a straightening steel, sharpening stone...

Looking back at this productive year, the Good Eating staff selected 10 favorite Tribune recipes-those that tasted so good that we clipped the recipes to take home and cook again....

Rick Bayless Chef/co-owner, Frontera Grill and Topolobampo As if his schedule were not jam-packed enough running two restaurants, starring in the current 26-part TV series "Mexico One Plate at a...

We love the prognosticators at the Food Channel, an industry newsletter that spots trends. In a recent issue, they predicted some of the 21st Century's food happenings. Our favorites of...