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COOKING—AND DESIGNING—FROM OLD BOOKS AT TWAIN

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


People - September 26, 2018 - 9:28 am - Anne Spiselman


CHEF MICHAEL FOLEY, FARM TO TABLE—TO FARMER

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


People - May 17, 2018 - 9:40 am - Anne Spiselman


AN ACTOR’S LOVE FOR PANCAKES SPURS A LINE OF HERITAGE MIXES

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


Growing - March 7, 2018 - 9:14 am - Anne Spiselman


BIG CITY PASTRY CHEF MOVES TO SUBURBIA

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


People - November 8, 2017 - 9:09 am - Anne Spiselman


YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE JEWISH TO LOVE THIS BOOK ABOUT PRESERVING

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


Growing - August 17, 2017 - 8:40 am - Anne Spiselman


ITALIAN FOOD FOR OUR TIME: 25 YEARS OF MIA FRANCESCA

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


People - July 25, 2017 - 7:55 am - Anne Spiselman


SPEAKING ORGANIC IN POLISH, AT KOLATEK’S BAKERY & DELI

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


People - June 23, 2017 - 9:54 am - Anne Spiselman


WHAT’LL YOU HAVE… IT IN? HOW CHICAGO BARS FIND GREAT GLASSWARE

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


Scene - December 6, 2016 - 8:47 am - Anne Spiselman


LOOKING BACK AT ALMA LACH, CHICAGO’S JULIA CHILD

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


Scene - November 1, 2016 - 8:35 am - Anne Spiselman


THE CHEF WHO’S MAKING CANTINA 1910 v. 2.0

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


People - June 30, 2016 - 8:27 am - Anne Spiselman