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DIY Irish cream is easy, better than store-bought
Irish cream sometimes gets a bad rap from the mixology set. Thick and sweet, it's not the easiest ingredient to use, with bartenders relegating it to Irish coffees or martinis...
Doodle’s Doughnuts opens, we try and rank every doughnut
Chicago's doughnut obsession shows no sign of abating, if Doodle's Doughnuts — which opened Monday — is any indication. Located in Old Town, the shop derives its name from owner...
Tribune columnist’s cookbook a finalist in prestigious culinary awards
Three Chicagoans past and present are finalists for culinary industry awards from the International Association of Culinary Professionals. JeanMarie Brownson, whose "Dinner at Home" column has run in the Chicago...
The Northman cider bar is delayed … again
The Northman, the anticipated cider bar from the owners of Ravenswood's Fountainhead and Fountainhead Market, announced another pushback of the opening date. The bar, which originally had targeted a spring...
Alinea chef Grant Achatz makes the cover of Wine Spectator magazine
On the tails of Alinea's receiving another James Beard semifinalist nomination, chef Grant Achatz has landed on the cover of Wine Spectator's March issue. The smiling Achatz, holding an edible...
Ramen hotspot Furious Spoon closer to opening Logan Square location
Furious Spoon, the buzzy Wicker Park ramen spot, is getting closer to opening its second location. With two days left of their Kickstarter, co-owner and chef Shin Thompson and his...
‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ actor releasing his own pinot noir
Unless you've been living in an underground bunker for 15 years, you are probably familiar with Netflix's widely popular series, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. And if you've watched the show, you're...
3 mint milkshakes for March, including a twist on the Portillo’s cake shake
Come March, two things are certain: The Chicago River will soon be green, and so will the city's oceans of milkshakes. Three options if you're downtown and craving a minty...