Kevin Pang

This week, Ellen "Dee" Michalak writes in and requests At Play's help for finding the perfect apple strudel. "I have been looking for one here in the Chicago area and...

Supreme Omelet on a Croissant Dunkin' Donuts $3.29 590 calories; 38 g fat; 1040 mg sodium Dunkin' Donuts ups the ante with their latest entry in the ever-competitive breakfast sandwich...

Lori Enos of Rolling Meadows wrote to At Play, praising the egg custard tarts she had during a business trip in China last year. "We all agreed that the creamy,...

While the competition continues in Turin, office Olympians here at home are conducting their own Winter Games. Inspired by an episode of NBC's show "The Office," At Play highlighted a...

Last week, we told you how a few local companies stage their own Office Olympic games. Apparently, the competitive zeal is pumping at many offices around town. One of the...

Let's thank the weather gods for a mild January--that is, unless you're the kind who enjoys freezing temperatures and biting winds. In such times, when you're sapped of energy or...

Faster. Higher. Stronger. Throughout time, these values have been instilled in those seeking Olympic glory. Kristi Yamaguchi. Scott Hamilton. Apolo Anton Ohno. Each stood atop the pedestal with a gold...

Jim Wilson wrote to At Play this week with a plea. "For most of my life, one of my favorite staples at Chinese restaurants was pressed duck. Now, I can't...

Tein Li Chow 2485 Howard St. (Inside Jewel-Osco), Evanston 847-328-4642 First bite: Located in the "Kosher Market" section of this Evanston Jewel-Osco, Tein Li Chow is rabbinically certified Chinese takeout....

MARK FRAUENFELDER Editor of DIY tech magazine, Make: DIY passion: Gadgets Mark Frauenfelder is something of a mad scientist. In addition to being a writer and illustrator in L.A., not...