Nick Kindelsperger – Page 25

The KFC Chicken Sandwich, a new offering ($3.99).

KFC’s new fried chicken sandwich is bigger, crunchier and much better

January 8, 2021 at 12:51 p.m.

It was bound to happen. After several fast food chains revamped their fried chicken sandwiches over the past year in the hopes of standing out in the ongoing fried chicken...

In Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood, a notice on the front door of Cafe Marie-Jeanne limiting occupancy is seen on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. The cafe is closing permanently due to the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

The latest Chicago restaurant closings due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic toll. Here’s our running list.

August 9, 2021 at 1:27 p.m.

The statewide shutdown of restaurants and bars for on-premise service took effect March 16. Since then, several restaurants and bars have reopened for dining and drinking, as Chicago and the...

Updog pan pizza at Milly's Pizza in the Pan in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago on Sept. 17, 2020.

Our favorite Chicago-area takeout dishes of 2020

December 30, 2020 at 5:00 a.m.

Most of us would probably love nothing more than to cast 2020 into the ash heap of history and move on. As food writers tasked with covering Chicago's dining scene,...

Carver 47 in Kenwood reopens with updated menu from Lizz Wright

December 17, 2020 at 1:53 p.m.

After closing earlier this year because of the pandemic, Carver 47 Food & Wellness Market (1050 E. 47th St.) recently reopened in Kenwood with a renovated space and an updated...

Borscht at Shokolad Pastry & Cafe ($5.75).

What we need right now is a good, comforting bowl of soup. Here are 33 of Chicago’s best across 13 styles.

December 10, 2020 at 11:32 a.m.

I've spent an inordinate amount of time over the past four years tracking down Chicago's most iconic dishes. From Italian beefs to pizza puffs, if you're looking for the city's...

Lettuce Entertain You launches Coastal Soups, new virtual soup to-go spot

December 2, 2020 at 10:50 a.m.

We are getting rather used to hearing about new virtual restaurants — places that offer carryout and delivery but don't have a physical dining room. While the pandemic has caused...

Customers line up outside Cafe Marie-Jeanne as they wait to order food on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. The cafe's announcement that it is closing permanently Monday led to a long line all afternoon.

Cafe Marie-Jeanne fans flock to restaurant after it announces closing, but it won’t be enough, chef says

November 22, 2020 at 8:50 a.m.

Though we sadly should be getting used to restaurant closings in 2020, this one really hurts. Cafe Marie-Jeanne (1001 N. California Ave.), which is co-owned by the husband and wife...

Homemade gravy can make or break your meal, and it's surprisingly easy to prepare. Once your turkey comes out of the oven, pour the pan drippings in a glass measuring cup. Then, pour the drippings through a strainer to remove any solid matter. After a few minutes, the fat will float to the top. Using a ladle, scoop the fat from the pan drippings and place about a quarter-cup of the fat into a saucepan while reserving the rest of the pan drippings. Over medium heat, bring the fat to a sizzle. Then, add 1/4 cup of flour to the fat, while whisking continuously to remove lumps of flour, in order to create a roux. Whisk until you have a smooth paste. Continue to cook, constantly whisking for a few more minutes until it's a light golden brown. Next, add the remainder of the pan drippings to the roux (minus the fat), adding just a little bit at a time, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking and adding pan drippings until they run out. At this point, supplement with chicken or turkey stock, adding small amounts at a time until the gravy is the consistency that you want. Season the gravy to your liking, and add finely chopped herbs including sage, rosemary and thyme, if desired. Allow to simmer for several minutes, and keep some extra stock on hand because it'll thicken up a little as it cools.

Drown your 2020 anxiety in gravy. Here’s how to maximize your turkey’s output.

March 12, 2024 at 12:09 p.m.

Remember when we all groused about staying home for two weeks in March because of the coronavirus? Doesn't that sound quaint? Not only have we suffered through a pandemic, but...

Doing the Take Out Chicago challenge? Here are 10 restaurants to order from.

November 5, 2020 at 6:09 p.m.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a message Thursday as she announced a series of initiatives geared toward helping Chicago restaurants: It's up to all of us to pitch in, if we're...

Craving: Chicago’s best wings — for football watching and election results obsessing

November 2, 2020 at 1:03 p.m.

There's never a bad time for chicken wings, and, in fact, football season is a pretty good time to enjoy some saucy drums and flats — not to mention stress...

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