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SAVOR Vivent Health/TPAN leader talks about Dining Out for Life
- On Thursday, April 25, people can join the city's restaurant community for Dining Out For Life Chicago, an event ensuring people affected by HIV/AIDS can access essential services. We want to show up in the communities ...
SAVOR Prairie Grass' honor, Aviary reservations, 4/20 events
- Congrats!: Northbrook restaurant Prairie Grass Cafe was honored for its Sensory Friendly Hour program at the 18th Annual Disability Matters North America Awards held in Milwaukee on April 4. Victoria's Secret & Co., Walt Disney Imagineering, ...
Big Gay Sal's, pizzeria named after owner's larger-than-life presence, opens in Northalsted
- Salvador Mora has always been known for his cheerful smile, warm hugs and big heart, but now it's his pizza that has people talking. Mora co-owns Big Gay Sal's, a late-night pizzeria that opened in March ...
Andersonville Chamber announces Andersonville Midsommarfest entertainment lineup
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- CHICAGO (April 8, 2024) — The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to announce the full entertainment line-up for Andersonville Midsommarfest, one of Chicago's oldest and most beloved summer ...
SAVOR James Beard nominees, Krispy Kreme, controversies
- SAVOR James Beard nominees, Krispy Kreme, controversies BY ANDREW DAVIS —Congrats!: In D.C., The James Beard Foundation announced the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees as well as the honorees of the Leadership Awards, Humanitarian of ...
SAVOR The casual Italian spot Archive Lounge
- Last year, a friend and I visited Chef Steve Chiappetti's Streeterville restaurant The Albert, in Hotel EMC2 (228 E. Ontario St.)and having dinner at the Italian spot was one of my top culinary experiences of 2023. ...
SAVOR The Inspired Home Show, Uncle Julio's closes, Malort cocktails
- Getting inspired: On March 17-19, The Inspired Home Showa massive display of current and upcoming products focused on cooking, cleaning, containing and much moreoccurred at McCormick Place. Battery-run lawn mowers ...
SAVOR Easter roundup for 2024
- Easter is a time to celebrate rebirth, spring, life—and brunches. Chicagoland restaurants will be out in full force on Sunday, March 31, offering Easter meals—some with their own twists (including ...
SAVOR WhiskyX, an Easter soiree, a pizza-making class and more
- I'll drink to that: On March 21, I was invited to check out dozens of whiskeys, rums, tequilas and other spirits at WhiskyX, which took place at the Chicago venue Morgan MFG and which hundreds of ...
SAVOR REVIEW Sushi By Bou
- Going into a sushi restaurant, I didn't expect to hear a 1920s version of the Carly Rae Jepsen hit "Call Me Maybe" emanating from the speakers. However, that and other Great Gatsby-like flourishes can be found ...
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SAVOR Gemini Grill opens, 'Rick Bayless Day' and more
- —And I quote: I'm not crazy about reality, but it's still the only place to get a decent meal."—Groucho Marx —Pop life: Don't forget my other Substack: "Pop-Eds: My takes on pop culture." Thank you so ...
SAVOR REVIEW La Grande Boucherie
- Just a few months ago, The Group NYCa hospitality consortium based in you-know-whereopened the Italian restaurant Olio e Piu in Chicago's River North neighborhood. You can read my review of ...
SAVOR James Beard contest, a new Publican opens and a PAWS event
- Contest: You have a chance to be in on all the action during the chef-studded James Beard Award weekend of June 8 in Chicago. Among other things, the grand prize winner will get a three-stay in ...
SAVOR Green City Market; Sofitel's 'Un-Tea' time
- For those who wonder about the lack of a farmers' market in Chicago during the winter months, I point you toward Green City Market (GCM) Avondale, taking place on Saturdays at 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through March ...
SAVOR A new Sushi By Bou, a seafood boil class and James Beard scholarships
- Pop life: Don't forget my other Substack: "Pop-Eds: My takes on pop culture." Thank you so much to the people who've already subscribed. The latest entry (Feb. 17) features Beyonce, Zendaya and my Oscar predictions. Subscribe ...
SAVOR At Willies 'n Waffles, sexuality is on the menu
- Having written about Chicago's culinary scene for at least 15 years, this writer has covered all sorts of spots—from Michelin-starred upscale establishments to those so-called "holes in the wall" that can serve some of the best ...
SAVOR 'The Bear,' new pizza lounge, Chicago Black Restaurant Week
- "Bear" necessities: The third season of the Chicago-set series The Bear will debut in June, per Variety. FX chairman John Landgraf made the announcement during the network's presentation at the Television Critics Association's winter 2024 press ...
SAVOR Taylor's Tacos' Chef Taylor Mason on being part of the Vegas event 'Pepsi Dig In'
- On Feb. 8-10 (Super Bowl weekend), Taylor's Tacos Chef Taylor Mason and wife/co-owner Maya Mason will be showcasing two exclusive dishes at the Pepsi Dig In: Brunch with the Best takeover at Delano Las Vegas, giving ...
SAVOR Jean Banchet Awards, new Black-owned spots and free pizza
- Congrats!: The winners of the Jean Banchet Awardswhich honor Chicago cuisinewere recently announced at Venue Six10. Longtime Chicago Tribune critic Phil Vettel was (justifiably) honored with the Culinary Excellence of ...
SAVOR Chocolatier Uzma Sharif on being part of World of Chocolate
- AIDS Foundation Chicago will hold its annual World of Chocolate event on Friday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. at Union Station, 500 W. Jackson Blvd. Attendees will embark on a global tour of chocolatebut there will ...
SAVOR Valentine's/Galentine's Day offerings for 2024
- Love is in the airuntil it isn't. While some couples will be getting ready to celebrate their closeness (and all that other mushy stuff) on Valentine's Day, others will get together to celebrate Galentine's Day (celebrating ...
SAVOR Going 'Underground,' change at Skylark and Mango Pickle closing
- Pop(-up) life: Chef Mariya Moore-Russellwho guided the local spot Kikko to a Michelin star, becoming the first Black woman to helm a kitchen with one of the food world's highest honorsis returning to Chicago to lead ...
SAVOR REVIEW Prosecco; LGBTQ+-owned Marina's Bistro
- The last time I visited the Italian restaurant Prosecco (710 N. Wells St.; https://proseccochicago.com/), it looked quite different. Way back in 2017, the restaurant definitely had more of an old-school Italian feel (a la Gene & ...
SAVOR TriBecca's hiccup, CRW deals, Beam Suntory dinner and more
- The Avondale spot TriBecca's Sandwich Shop had to temporarily close because of flooding caused by a burst water pipe. However, it ...
SAVOR Italian restaurant recommendation and a 'Barbie/Maestro' giveaway
- Restaurant recommendation: My recommendation is a spot that is the epitome of old-school Italian cuisine: Tuscany on Taylor, 1500 W. Taylor St. Antipasti include spicy grilled octopus (polpi), calamari fritti and even wagyu meatballs. There are ...
SAVOR REVIEW The Hyde Park spot Mesler Kitchen
- When it comes to Chicago's North Side restaurants, there are many restaurants that deserve to be revisited. However, other areas of the city also have spots that warrant repeated visits. For example, in Hyde Park alone ...
SAVOR REVIEW Jook Sing provides Asian street food with a twist
- The term "jook sing" refers to individuals of Asian descent who were born in Western countriesand it's a term that connotes a sense of fusion. Jook Sing restaurant (1329 W. Chicago Ave.) brings that fusion to ...
SAVOR World of Chocolate, Jaleo and 'Superhot'
- World of wonder: I am excited to announce that I will be a judge at AIDS Foundation Chicago's World of Chocolate fundraiser! Join me in sampling delicious chocolate from local chefs and help support a great ...
SAVOR New Year's Eve/Day offerings
- Can that really be 2024 peeking around the corner? (Hint: If you celebrate Christmas, the shredded paper under the tree means "yes.") Well, before it gets here, there are so many options in Chicago for people ...
SAVOR REVIEW Italian restaurant Olio e Piu
- I want to start by admitting something: I was not impressed with the new River North restaurant Olio e Piuinitially. Located at 445 N. Dearborn St. (the site of several eateries over the years, including the ...
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