Lincoln Park dining guide: 10 of the best ways to dine through the neighborhood
Bring an appetite and some friends — here are 10 of the best ways to dine through Lincoln Park now.
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This spring’s best cooking classes around Chicago and the suburbs
Throughout Chicago, culinary educational sites are offering classes covering a range of food and drink recipes, and in the process, inviting participants to a shared space of curiosity and creativity.
Doing it my way: How Illinois programs help build confidence in the kitchen for those with disabilities
The Illinois Assistive Technology Program and Gateway to Learning are two programs that seek to help individuals living with disabilities in all aspects of their daily life, including cooking in...
Culinary road trips: 5 farm dinners worth the drive
Farms across the Midwest are inviting us to come to them, opening their dining rooms and barn doors for immersive, communal feasts that offer what we crave most: connection to...
Chef’s choice: From Omakase Shoji to Bonyeon, Chicago embraces omakase menus
Translating to “I leave it to you,” the omakase menu has been sweeping Chicago’s dining scene in recent years.
6 Midwest culinary road trips for fall: Where to eat and stay, from Michigan to Iowa
From college towns to beach towns, here are six spots to visit now for a culinary adventure — plus where to stay and stop on the way.
7 chocolatiers to spark the wonder of ‘Wonka’ — and evoke Chicago’s sweet origins
From a family-run sweets haven on the South Side to a Belgian-inspired favorite in Evanston, here are seven spots with chocolate capable of evoking Chicago’s bygone candy era.
Checking the pulse of D.C. during an election year with a weekend trip
Washington, D.C., which is home to some of the nation's most iconic sites, monuments and museums, has always been a destination for those looking to learn about the origins and...
A steaming kettle awaits you in Chicago at 13 hotels and restaurants with holiday teas
One of the best ways to savor the holiday season is with afternoon tea, when piping hot refills and an ornate display of pastries feel even more festive. Thankfully, several...
Pastries for a purpose: 4 Chicagoland bakeries and cafes supporting the disabled community
When her physically and intellectually disabled son William was aging out of his high school vocational training program, Joan Hallagan was concerned about his future — and that of his...