Drought, Diseases and Food Price Increases, Oh My…
2014 has already seen a number of food price increases, resulting from worldwide struggles with weather, infestations and transportation. Farms, ranches, greenhouses, communities; nearly everyone is at risk of failed crops, less pollination, insects, diseases, or just plain tough times ahead.
10 Great Beers to Try During Chicago Craft Beer Week
The newly extended Chicago Craft Beer Week is nearly upon us. If you want to try something classic, original, unique or just plain great tasting, check out this list of the best beers to try during craft beer week.
Summer Cocktails for Chicago Patio Season
We explore some gin, vodka, and tequila summer cocktails with three Chicago bartenders, share their favorite summertime drink recipes, and tips on how to mix a cocktail correctly for your next outdoor BBQ/dinner party. If you’re not drinking them at their patios, that is.
5 Things to Eat and Drink in May
Your guide on what to eat and drink in Chicago over the coming month: breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails, craft beer and more.
Dine Away Hunger in DuPage County
Dine Away Hunger is an initiative from the People’s Resource Center in DuPage County. We are happy that Old Town Pour House Oak Brook will be donating 10% of their food proceeds to help this charity in May.
Craft Beer Food Pairings
Beer Pairings are fun. We often look to pair beer and food items together for rich complementary flavors and crisp contrasts, helped by having some of the biggest and best craft beer selections in Chicago. How to Pair Beer with Burgers, Wings, Mac & Cheese, Tacos and Desserts? Read on…
5 Things to Eat and Drink in April
Your guide on what to eat and drink in Chicago over the coming month: breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails, craft beer and more.
The Great Sweetwater Chicken Cook Off
8 Chefs. 9 chicken dishes. 1 new menu place up for grabs. Sweetwater Tavern and Grille held a (kinda) secret Chicken Cook-Off between nine chefs, who were to pit their best chicken dishes against each other. I decided to document the occasion, and volunteer myself as a tasting judge in the process.