Author Archive
THE FOODITOR GUIDE TO OLD SCHOOL SHOPS ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE
On the northwest side, old time ethnic neighborhoods let you taste Chicago’s past
KITSUNE: CREATING THE TASTES OF JAPAN IN THE MIDWEST
The chefs from Elizabeth are trying to figure out how to translate Japanese perfectionism for midwestern ingredients
TALKING RESTAURANTS IN 2017 WITH KEVIN BOEHM AND JASON HAMMEL
Two of Chicago’s most interesting restaurateurs talk about the challenges ahead for their restaurants—and themselves
2016
WAS THE BEST YEAR IN THE HISTORY OF CHICAGO DINING
From chef-driven chefs to the profusion of global flavors, Chicago was a great place to eat this year
MEET TEMPORIS, 2017’S FIRST BIG (LITTLE) RESTAURANT
Two chefs are about to open a tiny, intimate tasting menu restaurant in West Town—with a touch of mad science in the mix
REINVENTING YOURSELF IN PUBLIC: FORMENTO’S, NOW WITH TODD STEIN
You just have your third chef changing one of the most visible Italian restaurants in the city while the diners keep coming. No pressure
A SHORT CHAT
WITH ANNA AND DAVID POSEY OF ELSKE
Elske, open now, brings a relaxed approach to modern and Nordic cuisine to a corner spot along Randolph street
ANNOUNCING
FOODITOR’S FIRST GUIDEBOOK,
THE FOODITOR 99
On sale for the holidays at Amazon and for Kindle!
IN THIS TINY STORE ARE FOUND THE TREASURES OF THE WORLD
Epic Spices is a name behind many top dishes in Chicago—but you won’t see it on the menu
RESTORING A BADASS CHICAGO PIZZA OVEN AT ORD PIZZERIA
At this Lakeview pizzeria, your pizza comes off a slice of Chicago’s industrial history full of ingenuity—and danger
