Food and Restaurants

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One of the holiday’s biggest divides is whether marshmallows belong on sweet potato dishes.
The 75-year-old seafood restaurant at 3259 E. 95th St. passed an inspection Friday after being closed since Oct. 31, Chicago Department of Public Health records show.
The “Yellowstone” actor has partnered with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters to unveil a new line of “freshly inspired coffee blends.”
“My mother always taught us to take care of home first, so to support the rehabilitation of this extraordinary theater with such a rich history in Chicago means more to me than one could imagine,” Hudson said.
El restaurante de West Town abandonará su nombre y renovará el espacio bajo una nueva gerencia en 2024.
Sikia, closed three years because of COVID-19, will host one last luncheon before getting renovated and hosting a grand opening in the fall of 2024.
The restaurant announced Thursday its last day serving customers will be Christmas Eve.
John Shields, the executive chef at the West Loop eatery, said the honor was “a complete shock.”
The West Town eatery will drop its name and renovate the restaurant under new management in 2024.
Rushing’s mentor, chef Philip Bardin, was one of five original chefs who put Charleston’s culinary scene on the map and helped inspire the flavors of Lowcountry cuisine.
“When my mother roasted a turkey, she told me that both flavor and a juicy center were key.”
“About 70 percent of the chicken sold in Japan each year is sold during the month of December because fried chicken is so popular as a holiday meal,” said Osaka.
“Every Christmas morning, we would make a delicious breakfast casserole — my mother-in-law’s recipe.”
“This recipe takes traditional matzo ball soup and gives it an upgrade for the holidays with the use of rich, full-flavored duck confit meat.”
“At Tzuco, I aim to share the depth of Mexico’s culinary traditions. This dish, though not on our menu, embodies that spirit.”
Smyth in the West Loop received its third Michelin star Tuesday night, a rare honor in the culinary industry.
As Chicago enters cough-and-sniffle season, Los Asadores is just one of many places to get deliciously restorative “caldo de pollo.”
The ordinance would require 10 days off a year — five sick days and five vacation days. Companies with 100 or more workers would be required to pay out up to seven days of unused time when employees leave.
The beverage-focused restaurant will feature specialty drinks and is named for an ’80s McDonald’s mascot.
The Portland, Oregon, chain opens Dec. 16 at 945 W. Randolph St. The first 50 people in the door will receive “a delightful surprise,” the company said.
With Filipino eateries in the city garnering national attention, chefs say the cuisine has always been here, but now more of them are putting their unique stamp on the food they grew up eating and loving.
Yelp has released its first list of the year’s best new restaurants.
A luxurious Basque-inspired steakhouse specializing in decadent cuts of beef and a “loud” late-night dining destination are among this year’s best, according to the magazine.
“The short answer is yes,” a business owner said of making outdoor seating year-round more permanent. “The long answer is: It’s an analysis. We’d have to do all the math to see if we can even afford it.”
Following the city’s announcement that it was exploring the possibility of a publicly owned store, one grocer said his “first thought was, great. My second thought was, ‘How is that going to look?’”
The awards from the Michelin Guide recognize restaurants that “offer a three-course meal at a reasonable price.”
Owners say they need the surcharges to stay in business and remain competitive. Critics say it’s a sneaky way to increase the tab without raising menu prices.
Owner Stephanie Hart will be crafting her cakes, chocolates and treats out of the Ashburn facility with the help of two state grants.