Monica Eng

Rock 'n' roll groupies seem to fade into one big blur of poofy hair and skimpy clothes, but one with an interesting hobby has managed to stand out from the...

On a day made for love and sweets, a Belizean seaweed drink is the natural choice. That's because this tasty shake-like beverage is reputed to be just as effective at...

The worst organized and yet funniest award shows I have ever attended was the Chicago Music Awards of 1998. Several of the designated presenters were locked out of the building...

If the Super Bowl Sunday hoopla has you rolling your eyes and thinking up ways to escape the sports freaks in your household, here are some Sunday events that feature...

Wednesday is Lunar New Year celebrated by Chinese, Koreans, Vietnamese, Singaporeans and others all over the world -- including, of course, Chicago. It's a time for gathering, starting over and...

On icy winter days, there are few better ways to thaw out than with a bubbling hot bowl of Korean tofu soup. When it arrives at your table in an...

If there were any doubts about what music dominates America's listening habits, they were trampled Wednesday with the announcement of the 43rd annual Grammy Awards. For more than a decade,...

This week, the Arts Watch page is reviewing the best and worst concert moments of the year as chosen by Tribune freelancers and staff writers; today's offerings include Tribune staffer...

Lutefisk is kind of like your pesky aunt Irma. She may be unpleasant, but the holidays just wouldn't be the same without her. That seems to be the reason Scandinavian-Americans...

If your kids are feeling like New Year's Eve weekend is all about adults having fun, and you already have planned a grown-up evening out, try placating them with a...