Food
-
Escape winter with tropical takeout, island cocktails from suburban restaurantsJan 21, 2021 5:00 am - With the COVID-19 pandemic making vacation travel ill-advised, suburban residents are finding an antidote to winter closer to home - tasty tropical dishes and beach-frie...
-
Smoky-savory chicken paprikash gets tweaked through the yearsJan 20, 2021 5:00 am - Chicken Paprikash sounds exotic, and while it is a dish with European roots, it is actually a chicken stew full of flavor, without spicy heat. If you ask me, it is also...
-
Chicken Paprikash - The Blended RecipeJan 20, 2021 5:00 am - 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin on Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon vegetable or olive oil 1 pound mushrooms; white are OK, but a mixture is best, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 ...
-
Dining events: Smashburger debuts in SchaumburgJan 18, 2021 10:00 pm - Smashburger opens Craving a burger? Lucky you, as fast-casual Smashburger just opened its newest location in Schaumburg near Woodfield Mall. Besides offering Angus beef ...
-
Modified Cocoa Crawl still offers chocolate delightsJan 18, 2021 10:00 pm - The Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association has modified its first major event of 2021 to help curb the spread of COVID-19. The Long Grove Cocoa Crawl, set for...
-
A designer's meatloaf can be every bit as much a comfortJan 18, 2021 10:00 pm - Designer meatloaf? For many, meatloaf has long been a classic comfort food, right behind macaroni and cheese. These days, comfort food can be exactly that, a true comfor...
-
Arlington Heights cafe can now ship its popular DIY pancake kitsJan 17, 2021 10:00 pm - WynBurg Cafe in Arlington Heights announced that the restaurant has partnered with Tastes of Chicago to offer its popular DIY pancake kits. Pancake lovers across the co...
-
Suburban restaurants offering Inauguration Day specialsJan 17, 2021 6:32 am - If you're planning to watch the Inauguration Day festivities at home on Jan. 20, why not enjoy a meal at the same time? Here are what some suburban restaurants are offer...
-
From RVs to boxcars: 6 unique outdoor dining experiences in the suburbsJan 13, 2021 11:00 am - During a statewide stay-at-home order last spring, Michael Okun and his wife would order carryout from their favorite restaurants, park their RV outside and use the camp...
-
California's newest crop of Chardonnay hits store shelvesJan 13, 2021 5:00 am - Dear wine drinkers, I hope you are enjoying California's new crop of Chardonnay as much as I am. The 2018 vintage currently on our retail shelves was a winemaker's dream...