Monica Eng

Restaurant and club owner Billy Dec grew up in Lincoln Park in the 1980s at the height of the break-dancing craze. And so in between seeing who could "jump over...

Chef Jean Joho of Brasserie Jo and Everest grew up in Alsace, France, with three sisters, one brother and a nearby vineyard. In his back yard, "we had a trapeze...

Maneet Chauhan, executive chef of Vermilion, grew up in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand (then Behar), in the eastern part of India, "where we didn't have TV until I was...

Here are a few items from the Tribune's blog, The Stew: Local cook takes 4th place in contest Susan Cortesi of Northbrook won $2,000 and fourth place for her recipe,...

Here are a few items from the Tribune's blog, The Stew: Local cook takes 4th place in contest Susan Cortesi of Northbrook won $2,000 and fourth place for her recipe,...

Did you know? Indian Alphonso mangoes are finally available in the U.S. after an 18-year ban, imposed by the Department of Agriculture because of pest concerns; irradiation has cleared the...

First impressions: Tucked away in a strip mall with a somewhat generic name, Asian Bistro does not scream authentic Chinese cuisine from the outside. The interior, with its teal, fuchsia...

Pssst. You. Yeah, you! Over here. So you're a culinary professional from outta town, eh? Hide the name tag and listen up. Here's the skinny on where to find some...

Pssst. You. Yeah, you! Over here. So you're a culinary professional from outta town, eh? Hide the name tag and listen up. Here's the skinny on where to find some...

You are so lucky. You get to go to the Driver Services facility on Elston Avenue. And the Vehicle Emissions Testing site in Naperville? We are so jealous. No, we're...