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Sami White rules as king on Worst Cooks
- Sami White is taking a whisk by competing on season 26 of Food Network's Worst Cooks in America and hopefully, it all pays off. She goes out of the frying pan and into the fire while navigating the new theme of ...
SAVOR Provo's Bakery, exclusive dinners and more
- This week's SAVOR with Andrew spotlight shines on Provo's Bakery. I discovered this bakery at the Division Street farmer's market (on Division Street between State and Clark streets every Saturday at 7 a.m.-noon). Master baker/founder ...
Center on Halsted's Jenny Urban trains a new generation of chefs
- Recently, Windy City Times chatted with Chicago chef Jenny Urban, the Director of Culinary Arts at Center on Halsted. Urban has been in the Chicago restaurant scene for more than a decade, and they've recently brought ...
SAVOR Lunch at Lure Fishbar; restaurant fire and other news
- The last time I dined at Lure Fishbar () was shortly after the River North spot opened. The dinner dishes were mostly good (with one being great), but it was apparent back in 2021 (when restaurants ...
SAVOR Lakeshore spot, BBQ event, car-club gathering
- On Monday, July 17, Korean-American spot Perilla, 401 N. Milwaukee Ave., will host a BBQ Night. The four-course meal will highlight Texas BBQ from Evan LeRoy, Chinese/Vietnamese offerings from Charles Wong and Korean-American dishes from Andrew ...
SAVOR Owners of LGBTQ+-owned Wunderkeks talk activism, company and sweets
- Anyone who considers himself/herself/themself a connoisseur of sweets has probably heard of Wunderkeks, the Austin-based company that has only been in the United States for three years. However, what some may not know is that Wunderkeks ...
SAVOR Movie cookbook, 'A Night of Hope,' restaurant closings and more
- This week, SAVOR with Andrew's spotlight is actually on a book—Scrounging: A Cookbook. This unique cookbook contains late-night, last-ditch recipes and ingenious back-of-the-pantry meals straight from movies. Scrounging includes an ...
SAVOR The James Beard Awards; Father's Day suggestions
- The James Beard Awards took place June 5 at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago—and the city celebrated a couple winners. Chicago's Damarr Brown, who is chef de cuisine at Hyde Park's Virtue restaurant, was named ...
SAVOR Step into The Parlour at the Albion Manor...after crossing one hurdle
- Okay, okay: I need to get one gripe out of the way concerning the Lincoln Park spot The Parlour at The Albion Manor. It might be in that tony area, but some may not consider it the easiest spot to get ...
SAVOR Hamburger Mary's, Tom of Finland Vodka and more
- The Hamburger Mary's restaurant in Orlandofamous for its burgers and drag showsis suing the state of Florida and DeSantis in federal court, claiming an anti-drag bill is a violation of ...
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Chef Art Smith talks upcoming dinner and activism
- More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, including more than 230,000 Illinoisans. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends serve as dementia caregivers, with more than 383,000 caregivers in Illinois. Unti ...
SAVOR Cafe Robey: Laid-back vibes and enticing cuisine
- The junction of North, Milwaukee and Damen avenues in Wicker Park is probably one of the best-known intersections in Chicago. (Some refer to this intersection as "Six Corners" but others say this is incorrect, as that ...
SAVOR 'Round Table II' brings chefs, nonprofits together to discuss collective vision
- On May 15, the Avondale restaurant eden, 2734 W. Roscoe St., was the site of a rather extraordinary gathering of Chicagoland chefs, nonprofit CEOs and other business leaders in a moving discussion that centered on building ...
SAVOR Say 'oui' to Francois Frankie
- The last time I went to the French-American spot Francois Frankie was before the pandemic (2019, to be precise) and its brunch was one of the most impressive I had the pleasure of experiencing that year. ...
SAVOR Mother's Day restaurant recommendations in Chicago
- Mother's Day might be right around the corner (on Sunday, May 14) but there's still time to make reservations at some of the coolest spots in Chicago. Here are a few spots/ideas to consider for Mom's ...
SAVOR Omi Hopper takes it to the 'Next Level' on reality-competition show
- Omi Hopper knows all about changing one's life. During the COVID pandemic, she decided (out of necessity) to create a social-media presence involving her cooking Puerto Rican dishes. Since then, Hopper (best known as @CookingConOmi) ha ...
SAVOR Chef aims to help youths in oppressed communities; Hotel Zachary space opens
- The Evolved Network aims to help youths in systemically oppressed communities through gardening, culinary training and employment opportunities, among other ways. The organization is the brainchild of Sebastian White, a ...
Lesbian-owned Taylor's Tacos opens shop on Chicago's Near West Side
- In the world of brick-and-mortar businesses, Taylor's Tacos (1512 W. Taylor St.; https://) is finally making its mark, as the place selling authentic street-style tacos with soulful twists is firmly ...
SAVOR Levain Bakery; Barbie pop-up
- Chicago, of course, has scores of bakeries—but there's certainly room for Levain Bakery (840 W. Randolph St.; https://levainbakery.com), which has a tasty brand-new offering. Levain also has spots in D.C. ...
SAVOR The Albert stuns with Calabrian-inspired cuisine; Dolci Amori
- The Hotel EMC2, in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood, certainly stands out in a city that's started with places to stay. Elements of arts and science are present throughout the hotel, from the room to the lobby to ...
SAVOR Mexican spot Tzuco maintains high standards
- Chef Carlos Gaytan has never failed to impress. He initially opened Mexiquewith French-inspired Mexican offerings in Chicago's West Townin 2008, running that spot for a decade. Along the way, he became the first Mexican chef to ...
SAVOR Peruvian spot Tanta; fundraiser for The Evolved Network
- One of the best things about Chicago cuisine is that you can travel the world without ever leaving the Windy City. The River North spot Tanta (118 W. Grand Ave.; https://) embodies one such example. Tanta ...
Let's Talk presents "Let's Talk & Celebrate" foodie bash March 2
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- (CHICAGO) — Kick off Women's History Month with a "Let's Talk & Celebrate" Gold Glamour Gourmet bash by 35+ Chicagoland Let's Talk Womxn LetsTalkWomxn.com restaurateurs on Thursday, March 2, at Moe's Cantina in River North fr ...
SAVOR Le Petit Chef: A singular, (literally) animated experience
- There are experiences and then there are EXPERIENCES. If you're familiar with those recent Immersive Van Gogh and Kahlo events, imagine that transferred to a table setting and you have an idea of what's involved with ...
SAVOR Bacon Lover's Brunch at Frontier; Chicago Restaurant Week
- "Bacon's the best. Even the frying of bacon sounds like applause."Jim Gaffigan Judging from that quote, revered comic Jim Gaffigan would certainly have had a lot of fun at the Bacon Lover's Brunch at Frontier (1072 ...
SAVOR Uproar; Feb. 2 benefit dinner
- According to the Oxford English Dictionary, an uproar can be "a loud and impassioned noise or disturbance" or "a public expression of protest and outrage." Scott Horwitch—the owner of Old Town spot Uproar (1252 N. Wells ...
SAVOR The Hen of Lincoln Park
- There are several reasons that The Hen of Lincoln Park (2423 N. Clark St.; https://thehenoflp.com/) is a popular brunch spot. Nested in the heart ofsurprise!Lincoln Park, this casual spot is in a location that draws a ...
SAVOR Celebrity Chef Ball; 'Chefsgiving'; Ralph's Coffee
- More than 50 top Chicago chefs—including many Michelin, James Beard, and Bib Gourmand awardees—worked together to create a truly unique experience for supporters of Meals on Wheels Chicago (MoWC). Because of their hard work and the ...
SAVOR Tabu
- The West Loop has no shortage of tantalizing brunches to try each weekend. Add Tabu's (401 N. Morgan St.; https://tabuchicago.com/) to the mix. This pan-Latin spot ...
SAVOR Matcha Cita
- Just steps from the Morgan stop on the Pink and Green lines is a heavenly place. And if you don't believe this writer about Matcha Cita (1017 W. Lake St., with an additional spot at Studio ...
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