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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 ...
SAVOR Plant-based spot Planta Queen
- I will admit it: I was skeptical about dining at the River North spot Planta Queen (413 N. Clark St.; https://;. Although I do love my meat, I have occasionally ...
SAVOR Hundreds attend Chicago Gourmet
- Hundreds of people attended this year's Chicago Gourmet, one of the nation's most distinguished culinary festivals. Founding partner Illinois Restaurant Association, along with presenting sponsor Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits ...
SAVOR Latin Restaurant Weeks running Sept. 16-30
- Latin Restaurant Weeks (LRW) will take place Sept. 16-30 in various cities, including Chicago. Illinois has the nation's fifth-largest Hispanic population; Chicago has more than 29% of people who identify as Hispanic. LRW partners with Hispani ...
SAVOR Fogo de Chao; chef fundraisers
- Brazilian steakhouses utilize that all-too-familiar U.S. restaurant theme: Eat until you can't consume any more. Fogo de Chaoroughly meaning "ground fire," a reference to the gaucho method of roasting meats over an open fireis one of ...
SAVOR Indian gastropub Bar Goa
- The Indian state of Goa is known for many things, including tourism. Water-sport enthusiasts and partygoers often visit the area, partaking in activities such as jet-skiing, surfing, marveling at the wonders in the National Institute of ...
Chicago Fire FC, Dawn to host Aug. 31 volunteer community event at Greater Chicago Food Depository
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-- From a press release
- CHICAGO (August 25, 2022) — Chicago Fire FC will host a volunteer event, alongside dish-liquid company Dawn® at the Greater Chicago Food Depository Club on Wed., Aug. 31, at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, 4100 W. ...
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SAVOR Whiskey distillery Judson & Moore
- Along the north side of the Chicago Riverin the event space known as Rockwell on the Riversits Judson & Moore (3057 N. Rockwell St.; https://judsonandmoore.com/)a whiskey distillery full of welcoming ...
STAYCATION REVIEW Sofitel Chicago
- Bonjour! If you're like me, you've walked past the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile (20 E. Chestnut St.; https://) a million times. You've probably also admired the hotel's unique architecture almost ...
Taste of Greektown festival returns to Chicago Aug. 26-28
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-- From a press release
- CHICAGOGreektown Chicago's Taste of Greektown festival returns for its 32nd year this summer with the city's largest celebration of Hellenic cuisine and culture on Friday-Sunday, Aug. 26-28 along Halsted Street from Adams to Van Buren. The ...
UpRising Bakery allowed to hold drag brunch, other events
- UpRising Bakerya Lake in the Hills business extensively vandalized after scheduling a brunch event featuring drag performerswill be able to host the rescheduled event and other programs after reaching an agreement with Lake in the Hills ...
'Dining Out for Life' taking place Aug. 11
- The annual event known as Dining Out for Life will take place Thursday, Aug. 11. People can join the Chicago restaurant community in ensuring essential services are available to people living with HIV during the daylong ...
SAVOR Museum of Ice Cream; Epic challenge; Cafe Sophie closed
- After 2 million visitors across seven sold-out locations, the Museum of Ice Cream (MOIC) has found its latest sweet spot in the historic Chicago Tribune, 435 N. Michigan Ave. MOIC can be distinguished by its pink ...
SAVOR Travelle at the Langham maintains high standards
- For years, The Langham has been considered one of the top hotels not only in Chicago, but throughout the world, with the luxury stop having stops from Hong Kong to Boston to Sydney. And for years, ...
Chicago Gourmet reveals 2022 lineup
- Chicago Gourmet, one of the nation's most distinguished food festivals, has revealed a lineup of acclaimed chef participants for the 2022 weekend culinary celebration. Founding sponsor Illinois Restaurant Association, together ...
SAVOR Bird's Eye Bar & Grill; Sweet Mandy B's marks 20 years
- Feast while dining among the beasts. Located in the heart of the Lincoln Park Zoo, Bird's Eye Bar & Grill (https://; right above the venue's gift shop) provides a respite from walking around and seei ...
Suburban bakery cancels drag event after controversy, vandalism [UPDATE]
- After protests, controversy and repeated vandalism, a suburban bakery's planned all-ages drag show/brunch has been canceled, ABC 7 Chicago reported. ...
SAVOR Kala Modern Greek
- Kala Modern Greek (2523 N. Clark St.; https://) is a charming spot in the heart of Lincoln Park that attracts a mix of residents and workers. ...
SAVOR Spanish spot Jaleo by Jose Andres
- One of the best compliments I feel a restaurant can receive is if it can make items you previously felt indifferent about or even hated seem almost addictive. That was the case with ...
SAVOR The return of NoMI
- Michigan Avenue denizens and shoppers, rejoice! NoMI (800 N. Michigan Ave.; https:// upscale dining destination located at the Park Hyatt Chicago—has reopened after a hiatus of five months. The reopening ...
Food website: Chicago bakery among top LGBTQ-owned spots in the U.S.
- The food website Taste of Home has listed what it feels are the top LGBTQ-owned restaurants in the countryand a Chicago bakery is among the spots. Jennivee's Bakery, 3301 N. Sheffield Ave., "is a queer-owned and ...
SAVOR VietFive owner Tuan Huynh talks cafe, equity, hot-dog empanadas
- Located in an area of Chicago West Loop that includes various restaurants and several fitness venues, VietFive (1116 W. Madison St.; https://; certainly stands outfor all the right reasons. According ...
James Beard Awards: One Chicago chef wins, Nobody's Darling falls short
- On June 13, the James Beard Foundation announced its 2022 Restaurant and Chef Award winners during the live James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony presented by Capital One at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. ...
City of Chicago announces complete 2022 Taste of Chicago schedule
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-- From a press release
- CHICAGOMayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to announce the food vendor and entertainment lineup for the 2022 Taste of Chicago, presented by John Deere. Established in ...
SAVOR Nautical-themed spots Lake House and The Hampton Social; restaurant news
- Remember when you had that spacious second lakefront home that you could visit during the summer—dining on seafood and kicking back on those lazy afternoons? Yeah … me neither. However, the Fairmont Chicago has brought the ...
SAVOR Coco Pazzo: Lunch at a longtime Italian favorite
- The River North spot Coco Pazzo, 300 W. Hubbard St., is one of those spots I've always wanted to visit. I had heard some people rave about the restaurant but, for some reason, I never got around to visiting this Tuscan ...
Queer college salutatorian plans to help community through food
- Back in March, Jose Cueva got an unexpected phone call from the president of Kennedy-King College: Cueva's perfect 4.0 GPA meant he would be graduating as salutatorian. "I was in shock; I wasn't expecting that," Cueva ...
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