Author Archive
COOKING—AND DESIGNING—FROM OLD BOOKS AT TWAIN
From Tom Sawyer to church cookbooks, the chef and the designer of Twain find inspiration in the literature of the midwest
CHEF MICHAEL FOLEY, FARM TO TABLE—TO FARMER
At Printer’s Row in the 90s, he was a top Chicago chef. Now he works the land himself
AN ACTOR’S LOVE FOR PANCAKES SPURS A LINE OF HERITAGE MIXES
The actor’s life led to both Macbeth—and pancakes that evoke memories and midwest heritage
BIG CITY PASTRY CHEF MOVES TO SUBURBIA
Amber Sullivan went from making arty big city plated desserts to suburban comfort foods—and lots of ice cream
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE JEWISH TO LOVE THIS BOOK ABOUT PRESERVING
The Chicago-based author of a new book on Jewish preserving shows how traditions meet modern tastes
ITALIAN FOOD FOR OUR TIME: 25 YEARS OF MIA FRANCESCA
Scott Harris, founder of the popular Italian restaurant chain that started in Lakeview, recalls how it happened
SPEAKING ORGANIC IN POLISH, AT KOLATEK’S BAKERY & DELI
The widest range of organic foods in the city may be at this neighborhood Polish bakery and deli—because the owner likes it that way
WHAT’LL YOU HAVE… IT IN? HOW CHICAGO BARS FIND GREAT GLASSWARE
Presentation is half the cocktail. Chicago mixologists tell how great glassware and the right accessories make the show
LOOKING BACK AT ALMA LACH, CHICAGO’S JULIA CHILD
An exhibit at the University of Chicago captures the world of a pioneering woman food writer, editor and early TV star. Plus: Rich Melman on Alma Lach
THE CHEF WHO’S MAKING CANTINA 1910 v. 2.0
The lavish modern Mexican restaurant stumbled out of the gate, but new chef Scott Shulman is remaking it for the neighborhood
