Sparrow’s Hotel Nacional: All the tiki flavor, no tiki fuss
Rum is waiting in the Gold Coast. Drink of the week: Hotel Nacional ($12) at Sparrow12 W. Elm St. 312-725-0732Let's take a mental trip back in time to 1930s Havana,...
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‘The Bachelor’ episode 8 recap: Is your hometown crazy or boring?
Welcome to RedEye's coverage of “The Bachelor,” arguably the most misogynistic show on television! The format is pretty simple: We each drafted nine of the 28 competing women (the twins...
Sushi burritos, a micro-bakery and 8 other newbies to check out this weekend
As we get a little taste of spring temperatures this weekend, it seems as good a time as any to get out and explore a new restaurant or bar that...
Drink of the week: Bella Beez sparkling honey water
This sweet honey-infused water is anything but basic. Drink of the week: Bella Beez sparkling honey water ($1.99-$2.99) at various Chicago retailers (find yours at bellabeezhoneywater.com) Confession: I hate LaCroix....
‘The Bachelor’ episode 7 recap: Could Warsaw actually be the Windy City?
Welcome to RedEye's coverage of “The Bachelor,” arguably the most misogynistic show on television! The format is pretty simple: We each drafted nine of the 28 competing women (the twins...
For $10 a night, you can stay in Van Gogh’s bedroom
Vincent Van Gogh wants you to spend the night. No, really. Running in tandem with "Van Gogh's Bedrooms," an exhibit opening Feb. 14 at the Art Institute of Chicago, there's...
Unpopular opinion: Starbucks’ Valentine’s Day drinks are just meh
Another holiday means another limited-edition release from our caffeinated friends at Starbucks. Just in time for Valentine's Day, the brand released a molten chocolate trio (latte, hot chocolate and Frappuccino)...
‘The Bachelor’ episode 6 recap: Swimming with pigs
Welcome to RedEye's coverage of “The Bachelor,” arguably the most misogynistic show on television! The format is pretty simple: We each drafted nine of the 28 competing women (the twins...
Behold, Taco Bell’s mystery menu item
I broke my fast-food cardinal rule (no Taco Bell while the sun is still out) this afternoon to try the chain's new "mystery" item, which will be revealed in a...
Chicago chefs, bartenders plan your Super Bowl party so you don’t have to
There's one night a year when football and food collide harder than most regular-season weekends combined. Super Bowl Sunday doesn't care about your resolutions to diet and drink less. Excess...