Eataly Chicago: 5 quick tips
Don't have time to read our full gallery chronicling RedEye's experience during opening week at Eataly? Here are five things to know before you go. BEST MEAL DEALThe Focacceria, or...
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Dress to impress for New Year’s Eve: Ladies
"For New Year's Eve, it is fun to get a new dress, something that's really flashy, but how many times are you going to wear that dress again?" said Jenna...
Dress to impress for New Year’s Eve: Men
For men, the key to looking sharp for New Year's is dressing appropriately for the destination. "I've seen guys in suits in bars where there's really no need for you...
New Year’s Eve beauty tips
Since the evening culminates with a lip-lock countdown, New Year's Eve celebrations require a look that's first-and-foremost kissable. We consulted Chicago makeup pros Adriana Aude and Traci Fine on creating...
Charlie Trotter: Remembering Chicago’s fine-dining godfather
I was 6 years old when Charlie Trotter opened his restaurant.While I was chomping on PBJ school lunches in 1987, he was creating elaborate multi-course meals that would earn countless...
The Butcher & Larder closes temporarily
Nov. 1 update: Owner Rob Levitt tells RedEye that The Butcher & Larder is set to reopen at 12 noon on Friday, Nov. 1 When Noble Square butcher and sandwich...
Meet the Chicago chefs of ‘Top Chef’ Season 11
There's more to come from the New Orleans-based 11th season of "Top Chef" than host Padma Lakshmi tossing the cheftestants Mardi Gras beads instead of making them draw knives. This...
Your guide to Jeni’s Ice Creams
I can already tell I am going to spend way too much of my money here. That's what I thought to myself as I took my first spoonful of ice...
Pizza review: Forno Rosso
Forno Rosso3719 N. Harlem Ave. 773-491-8200Rating: !!! 1/2 (out of 4) The sleek wood-and-stone interior and Edison bulbs hanging from the ceiling at Dunning pizzeria Forno Rosso might seem contemporary,...
RedEye’s Best Sandwich Tournament winner: Italian beef
Grilled cheese or Italian beef? That's the choice that RedEye asked Chicago's sandwich fans to make in the championship round of our Best Sandwich Tournament. With nearly 1,000 votes cast,...