Monica Eng

Fortify yourself on this fine day with a hearty helping of halwa puri. Our favorite place for this supergreasy South Asian breakfast is Tahoora Sweets (2326 W. Devon Ave.; 773-743-7272)...

(2 forks) 3930 W. Touhy Ave., Lincolnwood, 847-673-0777 Hours: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Credit cards: Not accepted Noise factor: Conversation friendly First impressions Aside from a few photos of Uzbek...

On a hot summer day one of our greatest pleasures is biting into a cool juicy mango, though it's not easy to eat this tropical fruit without making a mess....

It's summertime in Chicagoland and that means it's outdoor movie, theater and concert time. In our ongoing series of picnic pointers, we offer a few suggestions for repast at upcoming...

(4 forks) 7329 Lemont Rd., Downers Grove. 630-663-8803 Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., noon-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mon. Credit Cards: A, M, V Noise factor: Conversation-friendly. First impressions...

MORNING Head to Westmont for a superauthentic Taiwanese breakfast in the Di Ho Mall Westmont (665 Pasquinelli Drive, 630-323-1668). Folks with kids should have luck with the airy fritters called...

So you've tried huevos rancheros, dim sum and even pho, and you think you have exhausted the possibilities for exotic ethnic breakfasts in Chicago. Well, if you did, my dear...

1134 W. Argyle St. 773-769-1254 Hours: 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri-Wed.; closed Thurs. Credit cards: V, M Noise factor: Conversation friendly First impressions The delectable roast ducks, chickens and barbecued pork...

There may be few better excuses to enjoy good food and drink than the March of Dimes' "Taste of Life" benefit Wednesday at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. There,...

A lot has been said and written about the photographs in the groundbreaking "You Are Here: Chicago in the Year 2000" photo exhibit. But few know about the audio and...