FOODITOR TALKS TO JONATHAN GOLD, L.A.’S FOOD SEEKER TURNED MOVIE STAR
The new documentary City of Gold explores the cultures of Los Angeles through the eyes of a food critic. We talk with star Jonathan Gold and director Laura Gabbert
WHY FOODIES (AND FOOD WRITERS) SHOULD SEE CITY OF GOLD
The new documentary about food critic Jonathan Gold has lessons for anybody who thinks about—let alone writes about—food
HOW DO YOU TAKE THE BRISTOL IN A NEW DIRECTION?
Since opening in 2008, Bucktown’s The Bristol has been one of Chicago’s best-loved, most influential restaurants. Sean Pharr talks about remaking it for 2016
IT’S A GOOD JAMES BEARD YEAR FOR RESTAURANTS, ANYWAY
Chicago restaurants have never had more of a presence at the Beards—and Chicago food media has never had less
THIRTEEN HUNDRED POUNDS OF CHICAGO SAUSAGE PARTY
On the northwest side, a Chicago family’s old sausage recipe has become an annual tradition for people from all walks of life
CONNECTING WITH THE ANCIENTS (GRAINS, THAT IS) AT HEWN
For baker Ellen King, being able to work with heritage midwest grains meant getting to know your farmer, your miller, and wheat itself
FAT RICE: SEARCHING FOR THE AUTHENTIC MACANESE CUISINE
Looking for new inspirations, the owners of Fat Rice tell the story of their search for the roots of the unique Portuguese-Asian fusion food of Macau
INTRO IS NOW ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD. INTRO IS NOW ABOUT VEGETABLES.
We talk to Executive Chef Stephen Gillanders about Intro’s evolution—and to new visiting chef Jessica Largey about her vegetable-driven (but not vegetarian) menu
IS YOUR DOG GETTING ENOUGH THREE STAR MICHELIN FOOD?
John Nelson-Alden gave up fine dining to make real food for dogs. Plus: wine pairings for dogs from Formento’s sommelier Steve Morgan
I WORKED A POP UP—AND LIVED TO TELL THE TALE!
Ex-Schwa chef Brian Fisher wanted to show what he can do. Our author was pressed into service to help make it happen
