Judy Hevrdejs

Today's the day to fill up on "good luck foods," those eats some believe will deliver good luck in the New Year. Like cabbage (green leaves for prosperity) or long...

So your in-laws are in town and they want nothing more than to see the sights. But not Sears Tower. Not the Art Institute of Chicago. No, they want Obama's...

ON THE TOWN AT THE CASINO Election? What election? It was business as usual -- the slot machine din of the gambling business, reverberating through the room -- at the...

Quick meals your family will love. 1. In a large skillet (say, 12 inches in diameter), heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat, then lightly brown 1 to 1...

Coming attraction: Trader Vic's The doors won't open until late November at the earliest, but Trader Vic's, which occupied space in the Palmer House hotel in the Loop for 48...

Coming attraction After years of speculation and anticipation, it looks as though the beer-, pork- and fish-focused restaurant by chef Paul Kahan finally has a name: The Publican. Finally. But...

Last year, dining reporter Monica Eng showed up at Taste of Chicago ready to eat every item available in one day, all 253 dishes. She then rated them, giving her...

First Bite: L2O It was opening night at L2O (2300 N. Lincoln Park West; 773-868-0002) on May 14, but a subtle opening for one of this town's most anticipated restaurants....

First rule of cooking in the Mexican kitchen? Be comfortable using your hands as utensils. Beyond that? Consider these items, available at some cookware stores, grocery stores serving Mexican communities...

First impressions: Tucked in an unpretentious mall anchored by a Dominick's supermarket, between Curves and Subway, it's easy to miss the Westchester Inn. Or dismiss it as just another mall...