Monica Eng

Jonathan Richman Her Mystery Not of High Heels and Eye Shadow (Vapor) From the jaunty Roy Orbison beats on the title track celebrating his down-to-earth gal to the dreamy comfort...

(3 forks) 3307 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. 773-539-8377 Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily Reservations: Not accepted Credit cards: M, V Noise factor: Conversation friendly First impressions Situated on a four-block...

Legend has it that airy Chinese breakfast fritters called you tiao are all about revenge. Originally called you zha gui (fried ghost/devil), this savory fried snack got its name during...

Settled 150 years ago as a Swedish cabbage and pickle farm on the far northwest end of the city, North Park is still home to a lot of pickled cabbage...

As chilly weather comes rolling in, a lot of us could use a little comfort and warmth. Here are some hearty highlights from the World Eats archives--as well as a...

I've long thought that one could make a mint by opening an organic fried chicken stand. People love the idea of indulging in something decadent that's also supposed to be...

The next in our on-going series of delicious, deep-fried delights comes from Puerto Rico. There, you can try dozens of treats made with the island's ubiquitous plantain (a relative of...

5846 N. Broadway, Chicago 773-506-9601 Hours: Noon-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; noon-11 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Credit cards: A, M, V Noise factor: Conversation friendly First impressions Ras Dashen sits on a mile of...

When you think of South Asian food, a lot of things come to mind but probably not ice cream bars. That will change after you have tasted kulfi, rich, sweet...

Although you can buy them all year round, smoothie-like "bubble tea drinks" are best sipped before the summer slips away. That's not just because these icy Taiwanese bevies are great...