Menu items claim to put the over in ‘hangover’
While there's no cure (yet) for the morning-after misery that comes from a night of too many drinks, there are a few popular coping mechanisms. One of these is indulging...
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Baconfest: More than 170 chefs are makin’ bacon
This month, prepare for pork — lots of it. That's because Baconfest will return to Chicago on April 17 and 18 at the UIC Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Road) for...
Sepia serves Girl Scout cookie-inspired desserts
Girl Scout cookies are getting a more mature look, thanks to some new sweets at Sepia (123 N. Jefferson St., 312-441-1920). Cindy Schuman, pastry chef at the Near West Side...
Chicago music venues in tune with diners
Like movie theaters, sporting events or any other sort of location that promises entertainment, music venues have gotten a bad rap as being places of mediocre or nonexistent dining options....
Chicago’s first cat cafe is in the works
Tree House Humane Society, a no-kill cat shelter headquartered in Uptown, announced it will break ground next month on a new, expanded facility in Rogers Park (7225 N. Western Ave.)...
DMK offers free fries, chili today only
In an effort to make this snowy day a little more cheerful, DMK Restaurants will give away a free order of fries or a free cup of chili to all...
Ramen Takeya, sister restaurant to Wasabi, to open in West Loop
The duo behind Japanese restaurant Wasabi in Logan Square will open a second establishment, Ramen Takeya (819 W. Fulton Market), in the West Loop March 31. Satoko Takeyama and Jee...
Adam Richman’s TV show to finally debut; highlights Chicago restaurants
Adam Richman, best-known for his eating feats in Travel Channel's "Man v. Food," will kick off another show, "Man Finds Food," that is set to air April 1 on that...
DonChef Bakery: ‘Crodogs,’ European pastries and more
For Eleanora Nikolova, founder of DonChef Bakery (1408 W. Diversey Pkwy., 773-360-1282) in Lakeview, baking is entirely a family affair. "I grew up literally in the flour," said Nikolova, 35,...
Honey Butter Fried Chicken announces Chinese takeout special
Honey Butter Fried Chicken (3361 N. Elston Ave., 773-478-4000) announced Thursday that it will be swapping out its regular service for a four-night-only Chinese takeout special starting later this month....