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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

Hoppy Table Beer the first year-round, hop-forward beer from Allagash

May 2, 2019 at 2:09 p.m.

What it is: Allagash, the Portland, Maine, brewery that clued America into the genius of cloudy, spiced Belgian-style wheat beers with its namesake White, has released its first year-round, hop-forward...

Craig Walker, front office supervisor at the Conrad hotel, mans the reception desk.

5 new Chicago hotels worth a staycation

May 11, 2019 at 5:19 p.m.

It's that time of year. Gray skies. Icy sidewalks. Too many layers of clothes. Cabin fever. A vacation is a must. But for those without the time, money or inclination...

President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican congressional retreat in Philadelphia onJan. 26, 2017.

Facts are not dead, but civil discourse is on life support

May 11, 2019 at 3:51 a.m.

University of Chicago linguistics professor Chris Kennedy planned to teach a class this spring about cryptography — codes, code making, code breaking and that kind of fun stuff. Then the...

Chicago brewer releasing Trumpty Dumpty beer today at Planned Parenthood fundraiser

May 2, 2019 at 2:09 p.m.

Another day, another anti-Trump beer from a Chicago brewery. To mark Inauguration Day, a pale ale from Illuminated Brew Works called Trumpty Dumpty will be tapped at The Green Lady...

Finch Beer moving into Like Minds brewery while Like Minds heads to Milwaukee

May 2, 2019 at 2:09 p.m.

Finch Beer Co. and Like Minds Brewing have struck a deal for Finch to take over the Near West Side brewery where Like Minds launched a mere 18 months ago....

Your next beer may taste like a cocktail, as craft revolution pushes on

May 2, 2019 at 2:09 p.m.

Six men sat around a table strewn with glasses, vials and beakers one Thursday afternoon last summer. They had an idea for the beer they wanted to make but no...

Goose Island brewpub throws itself a closing party

May 2, 2019 at 2:08 p.m.

Goose Island's brewpub is throwing itself a goodbye-for-now party. On Sunday night, the last night of service before the 28-year-old pub closes for a months-long renovation, a handful of beers...

Anchor Steam: Classic craft beer that continues to shine is our Beer of the Month

May 2, 2019 at 2:08 p.m.

What it is: Easy to overlook in a wave of India pale ales and bourbon barrel-aged stouts, Anchor Steam was first brewed in 1896 and first bottled in 1971, according...

Goose Island’s Clybourn brewpub closing for 5-month renovation

May 2, 2019 at 2:08 p.m.

With a hulking mahogany bar at its core serving beer made mere feet away, Goose Island's Clybourn Avenue brewpub was revolutionary when it opened in 1988. It was one of...

The new-and-improved Wilmot Mountain ski resort welcomed its first skiers in December. Vail Resorts bought the Wisconsin property in early 2016.

Wisconsin’s Wilmot Mountain ups its game after $13 million renovation

May 11, 2019 at 5:17 p.m.

One of my most memorable ski experiences didn't come while whooshing down the mountains of Aspen or cruising the jagged peaks of Jackson Hole. It was standing in line in...

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