Real Kitchen: Comfort Food Ready for Pick-Up, Delivery

As Chicagoans endure another round of record-breaking low temps, the gang at Real Kitchen is busy making warming, comfort classics like Roast Amish Chicken, Veggie Pot Pies, Lasagna Bolognese and more, along with mom-approved sides including Potato Gratin, Roasted Winter Vegetable, and Grilled Mushroom with Red Onion…ready to grab-and-go at Real Kitchen’s two locations, orContinue reading “Real Kitchen: Comfort Food Ready for Pick-Up, Delivery”

Miku Sushi Opens in Lincoln Square

The husband and wife team of Stanley Liem and Nuchsara “Sara” Katekaew, have launched Miku Sushi,  now open at 4514 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago. The opening of Miku Sushi signals the return of an upscale Sushi destination to Chicago’s explosive Lincoln Square dining scene,  while bringing Stanley and Sara’s expanding mini empire to a now totalContinue reading “Miku Sushi Opens in Lincoln Square”

Si Fu Chinese Latin Kitchen Unveils New Menu

  Si Fu Chinese Latin Kitchen kicks-off the new year with an all new, revamped menu of Chinese-Latin fusion. While Si Fu stays on-target with owner Marc Wuenschel’s (Hutch American Bistro) mission: combine the two most popular cuisines in the country to create an affordable, fast-casual line-up of “Chino-Latino” fusion, the revamped menu is moreContinue reading “Si Fu Chinese Latin Kitchen Unveils New Menu”

HOLIDAY DINING WITH LATIN-AMERICAN FLAIR AT ARTANGO

Discover the flavors and traditions of Latin America this holiday season, presented with a fresh, innovative twist by Artango Bistro’s Executive Chef Isaak Reyes. Housed in a century-old landmark building, Artango’s dramatic interior was designed by co-owner Sebastian Casanova, a Buenos Aries-born artist whose original artwork and installation continually rotate throughout the charming 85-seat BYOB.Continue reading “HOLIDAY DINING WITH LATIN-AMERICAN FLAIR AT ARTANGO”

1900s-THEMED HALLOWS EVE DINNER AT ARTANGO

Inspired by the award-winning Spanish television drama series Gran Hotel, set in an elegant early-1900s hotel in Spain, Artango Bistro presents a special themed Hallows Eve Dinner, Friday, October 31st, featuring 1900s-costumed servers, performances by tango dancers, and open tango dancing from 10 p.m. to Midnight. The  4-course prix-fixe Hallows Eve Dinner begins with choice ofContinue reading “1900s-THEMED HALLOWS EVE DINNER AT ARTANGO”

$2 Lunch, $22.22 Dinner as Local Root Marks 2-Years

Farm-to-table focused Local Root marks its 2-year anniversary Sept 15-19, continuing to bring farm-fresh, organic, locally-sourced goodness to the center of Chicago’s high-rise heavy Streeterville. Using a network of small farm owners and food artisans from around the Midwest, Local Root continues to impress with an imaginative line-up of lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch selections.Continue reading “$2 Lunch, $22.22 Dinner as Local Root Marks 2-Years”

BYOB “Stringria” Arrives at Strings Ramen Shop

To celebrate the official start of summer — after serving a mind-boggling 30,000+ bowls of ramen since opening just 4-months ago — Chicago’s red-hot BYOB Strings Ramen Shop unveils its latest: “Stringria.”  Delicious on its own and no-alcohol,  Chef/owner Kee Chan encourages guests to bring their own favorite wine, sake, etc. to add to String’s house-madeContinue reading “BYOB “Stringria” Arrives at Strings Ramen Shop”

OLD-SCHOOL FAVS GO GLAM AT DOC B’s FRESH KITCHEN

Check out these glammed-up sandwiches from Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen as this fresh-casual Mag Mile/Gold Coast eatery puts its signature, think-outside-the-box spin on old-school classics. Since opening last fall, the 100-seat East Walton hot-spot continues to impress, partnering with local and Midwest farmers and purveyors to present a line-up of familiar comfort foods with an inspired twist. DocContinue reading “OLD-SCHOOL FAVS GO GLAM AT DOC B’s FRESH KITCHEN”

HUTCH UNVEILS NEW MENU

Tucked in a century-old building at the corner of Clark and Aldine,  Hutch — a 120-seat American bistro opened just 8-month, has found its niche among those seeking craveable comfort-classics in a friendly, handsome, approachable setting. After garnering top reviews and keeping Chicagoans warm,  snug and sated this long arctic winter,  chef/owner Marc Wuenschel hasContinue reading “HUTCH UNVEILS NEW MENU”