Carol Mighton Haddix

Thyme 464 N. Halsted St. 312-226-4300 Rabbit is not a popular meat in this country. But one taste of this appetizer might cause diners to reconsider their preferences. Chef John...

Despite the global splurge in nostalgia as the 20th Century turned the corner, the Good Eating staff remained unsatisfied on a few important points. Such as: Does anyone still make...

HAND-OPERATED MEAT GRINDERS The hand-operated meat grinder was standard equipment in many home kitchens before the food processor invaded home kitchens in the 1970s. Soon thereafter, it became standard equipment...

This year's roundup of the Good Eating staff's favorite recipes can best be described as eclectic. But, from a simple, delicious blueberry coffeecake to exotic chocolate truffles coated with a...

Pho 777 1065 W. Argyle St. This national soup of Vietnam is chock-full of slices of meat, onions, noodles and touches of exotic spices in a meaty broth. Basil sprigs,...

Fahrenheit 695 N. Milwaukee Ave. Plump and juicy, this fowl is a feast. Loaded with roasted garlic flavor both on the luscious crispy skin and within the meat, it is...

Trattoria Parma 400 N. Clark St. Though this eggplant dish is common in every mom and pop Italian restaurant in town, this version is worth checking out for its browned,...

One sixtyblue 160 N. Loomis St. 312-850-0303 Tiny bites of delicate peekytoe crab meat are layered between mini potato pancakes that are fried to a crispy golden brown in this...

Edible holiday gifts have a lot to recommend themselves, especially as hostess gifts. They're so nicely packaged, all you have to do is slap on a bow and your wrapping...

While many of us look forward to a new year, the Good Eating staff also looks back: Paging through a year of Good Eating sections brings forth memories of hundreds...