Bernie’s Lunch & Supper is located in the hip River North neighborhood. Chef Zack Sklar’s first venture in Chicago is part of the Michigan based-restaurant group, Peas & Carrot Hospitality. The restaurant is named after Sklar’s grandfather and the menu is focused on pan-Mediterranean flavors. Yeah, pan-Mediterranean is a thing.
Monteverde, located in the West Loop, is Sarah Grueneberg’s (Spiaggia, “Top Chef”) first solo endeavor. The food comes from the soul and filled with passion. The menu is heavily focused on pastas, which are handmade and fresh throughout the day.
Blufish, in Vernon Hills, is the third restaurant in the Blufish family. Owned and run by two brothers, Chuck and Matt Choi, this location was chosen based on the client base from their sister restaurants in Glenview and Park Ridge. They found customers in the Vernon Hills area were traveling far to dine at their establishment so they decided to open one in the neighborhood. They opened on December 1st, a date with special meaning to Chuck, his son’s birthday. …
Deals on meals. Eating out can get expensive, especially if you eat out often. Ashley Gleason aka @cleanplateclubchi explored the top restaurant deals in Chicago and shares her favorites spots to enjoy a delicious meal at affordable prices…for every day of the week….
February is Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month! What does that mean? 70+ participating restaurants in the North Shore are offering extraordinary dining deals throughout the month of February, except Valentine’s Day (sorry, loves!). …
The Bristol is a New American restaurant located in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. The menu is creative and changes frequently with a focus on farm-fresh produce and whole-animal butchery….
In Chicago, we take brunch seriously (#brunchsohard). For many, the weekly ritual includes gluttonous amounts of runny yolks, thick-cut maple bacon, cheesy omelettes, fluffy pancakes, bottomless mimosas, and more. One of my favorite Instagrammers, Lisette (@lavila92), shares her top brunch spots and her mouthwatering pics. …
Plate Your Dream, is a series created by Chef Kee Chan (Lure Izakaya, Strings) to highlight emerging chefs who are truly passionate about cooking and the art of food. A couple of nights each month, a superb talent is invited to Lure Izakaya’s kitchen to curate their dream five-course meal with the freedom of expressing their creativity with unlimited boundaries and ingredients. The menu is based on how each chef envisions the future of food in five years….
A sandwich a day, keeps the doctor away! OK, maybe that’s not the correct saying but let’s agree, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You feel me? The Eastman Egg Company offers quick, quality food that will satisfy your hunger and start your day off right. Welcome to a better morning!…
Mott St, the sister restaurant of Ruxbin, is a hip and edgy, Asian-influenced restaurant inspired by street food and night markets in Asia. Chef Edward Kim’s mashup of various cuisines including Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Mexican, and Italian are both brilliant and bold. …