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Trump says to ‘ask the gays’ about his LGBT street cred; they fire back

March 29, 2019 at 7:06 p.m.

For weeks, presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has been touting his "youge!" fanbase with Mexicans, women, a slew of other minorities — often times alienating them with the same breath....

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

Steadfast, coming soon to the Loop, will feature spirits from the 1930s

May 2, 2019 at 12:39 p.m.

Steadfast, the Fifty/50 Group's first foray into fine-dining, is almost ready to descend on the Loop — bringing with it what may be one of Chicago's most ambitious bar menus....

‘The opportunity to lead this kitchen is mind-blowing,’ says NoMI’s new chef, a former intern

May 2, 2019 at 12:39 p.m.

As a sophomore in culinary school, with only a few semesters under his belt, chef Ed Sura visited Chicago for the first time to stage at NoMI in the Park...

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

Museum Campus gets an outdoor food court featuring Pork & Mindy’s, more

June 10, 2018 at 11:40 a.m.

Chicago's Museum Campus, though home to world-class exhibitions and culture, has never exactly been known as a destination for good food. That may change, beginning this week. The Chicago Park...

‘I’m so excited, I’m so excited:’ Saved by the Max adds tickets through end of year

June 10, 2018 at 12:02 p.m.

The "Saved by the Bell" pop-up we never knew we needed is extending its run. Thanks to the excitement of fans (paging Jessie Spano!), the team behind Saved by the...

Two authors, one from Chicago, explore friendship, food in charming new cookbook

June 11, 2018 at 10:52 p.m.

Like most of us, Chicagoan Tram Nguyen and her best friend Lucy Madison — authors of food blog Pen & Palate — look back at their 20s as a decade...

‘Great British Baking Show’ launches new season July 1 on PBS

June 10, 2018 at 1:20 p.m.

"On your marks, get set — bake!" cues the rush to mixers and ovens. "The Great British Baking Show" — the less-charming title for the U.S. version of "The Great...

Chicago restaurant named one of ’10 most exciting new places to eat’ in America

June 10, 2018 at 12:24 p.m.

Another day, another accolade for a Chicago restaurant: Food & Wine magazine today named West Loop pasta temple Monteverde as one of "the 10 most exciting new places to eat...

Inside Honey’s, a sweet addition to the Fulton Market dining scene

May 2, 2019 at 12:39 p.m.

'We don't fit in a box. We're misfits," says Justin Furman about Honey's, the new Fulton Market restaurant and bar run by Furman and his four partners. Honey's, which opened...

3 beer cocktails and 3 grilled apps to make dad’s day

June 10, 2018 at 10:24 a.m.

For some of us — myself included — dear ol' dad was our first introduction into the world of beer. I remember, when I was 8 or 9, my dad...

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