Joseph Hernandez – Page 34

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

5 things to eat, drink, do this weekend

June 10, 2018 at 9:55 a.m.

Your best bets for the weekend: 1. Hang out with urban farmers At the Closed Loop Food Festival, enjoy local DJs and live bands while chowing down on bites from...

At Ema, switch up your drink with island white wines like Bodega Tajinaste from the Canary Islands and Terrazze dell Etna's Ciuri from Sicily.

Rosé? No way. All the wines you’re missing by ordering only the pink stuff

June 10, 2018 at 8:57 a.m.

Have you heard? We only have three seasons now: fall, winter and rosé. At least that's what one would think after scrolling Facebook or Instagram, where the #roseallday hashtag is...

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

Rosé? No way. All the wines you’re missing by ordering only the pink stuff

May 2, 2019 at 2:11 p.m.

Have you heard? We only have three seasons now: fall, winter and rosé. At least that's what one would think after scrolling Facebook or Instagram, where the #roseallday hashtag is...

Peaches on 47th is known for its fried chicken.

Black Chicago Eats highlights neighborhood restaurants and community leaders

May 2, 2019 at 12:41 p.m.

Last year, Toure Muhammad was challenged by readers of his independent publication, Bean Soup Times, to name some black-owned restaurants in Chicago. "A list came out of New York," he...

Free Chipotle, but only if you kept your Lollapalooza wristband

June 10, 2018 at 9:51 a.m.

Listen up , Lolla-gaggers: The weekend's acts may have decamped from Grant Park, but your wristband is still good for one more go. On Wednesday, August 3, Chipotle invites Lollapalooza...

River Valley Ranch tamales are a summer feast.

Eat This: Mushroom tamales from your new favorite farmers market

June 11, 2018 at 8:56 p.m.

There's an old adage about never shopping hungry, presumably so you can think clearly and buy only what you need. Well, I didn't listen to any of that on a...

Everything you need to know about the first Chicago-area Jollibee, open today

June 10, 2018 at 10:04 a.m.

The wait is finally over: Jollibee, the most popular fast food chain in the Philippines, opened its doors in Skokie today. As far as rabid cult followings go, Jollibee's fandom...

Drink beer, help restore the No. 11 bus route

June 12, 2018 at 5:39 a.m.

After a nearly three-year absence, the CTA's #11 bus recently returned to its Lincoln Avenue route to the relief of transit-deprived riders. The bus, unfortunately, is only running for a...

5 things to eat, drink, do this weekend

June 10, 2018 at 8:41 a.m.

1. Do dinner, dance the tango Tap into the lively spirit of Caribbean nights at Lincoln Square's Artango, where you can pair Argentine parrilla-grilled steaks and '20s-inspired cocktails with music...

Eat This: Halo halo, a Technicolor frozen treat from the Philippines

June 11, 2018 at 9:31 p.m.

When the mercury rises, most of us seek out ice cream, or maybe Italian ice. Tasty, sure. But neither holds a candle to the Technicolor dream that is halo-halo (rhymes...

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