Blog Profile / The Stew
| URL : | http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/thestew/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Lifestyle / Food & Drink | |
| Posts on Regator: | 3349 | |
| Posts / Week: | 12.4 | |
| Archived Since: | March 9, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Pasticceria Natalina's Natalie Zarzour to fill in at Black Dog Gelato
Zarzour to sub in for Black Dog's Jessica Oloroso while she's on maternity leave Remember Natalie Zarzour? A few years ago, she was owner, chef and face of Pasticceria Natalina, the Andersonville bakery both lauded and pilloried for her uncompromising standards. Show More Summary
What's on tap for Chicago Craft Beer Week? A lot
It has been an ambitious year for craft beer in Chicago — possibly the most ambitious ever.
Lillie's Q aiming for early June reopening
Some good news, finally, for Charlie McKenna and his barbecue restaurant, Lillie's Q (1856 W. North Ave.).
Andrew Brochu leaving The Monarch to head up The Aviary kitchen
Those of you who had "before June" in the when-will-Andrew-Brochu-leave-The-Monarch pool, collect your winnings.
BellyQ hosts cookbook debut party for Top Chef's Edward Lee
You may know Louisville, Ken., chef Edward Lee from “Top Chef,” the Bravo TV cooking competition show in which he sweated in the Texas sun with fellow contestants. Now you can get to know his food better through his new cookbook, “Smoke & Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen” (Artisan, $29.95).
Bacon Dog among 5 new hot dogs from Kraft
Kraft has unveiled several new hot dog flavors, including a "Bacon Dog," made with hardwood-smoked Oscar Mayer bacon.
McDonald's looks at tinkering with aspects of Dollar Menu
Price increase for McDouble, add-on options on McChicken considered Faced with rising costs and pressure to improve performance, McDonald's is tinkering with its vaunted Dollar Menu.
Kahan, Bayless head Taste's Chef du Jour lineup
Paul Kahan, who received the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef award last week, and Rick Bayless, who won his Outstanding Chef award in 1991 (the first Chicago chef so honored), will head the Mazda6 Celebrity Chef du Jour lineup at Taste of Chicago this year.
American Beer Classic: Microbrews meet the mainstream
For many, a beer tasting festival conjures an image of an older, largely male crowd of beer lovers, noses firmly entrenched in tulip glasses or swirling their suds in light and remarking on their beer's particular flavors and finish. Like a group of oenophiles, except with fewer sport coats and more The Who t-shirts.
New Brew Alert: Ten Ninety
New breweries are opening at a furious clip in and around Chicago. Today we launch an occasional series to highlight them called — imaginatively, we'd like to think — New Brew Alert.
Chef Art Smith hosts book signing at Table fifty-two
Chef Art Smith, the man of many cookbooks, many restaurants and many projects, will be at Table fifty-two, his restaurant on Elm Street, this Saturday, May 11, for a celebration of his new cookbook: “Healthy Comfort: How America’s Favorite Celebrity Chef Got It Together, Lost Weight, and Reclaimed His Health!” (Harper One, $27.99).
Chicago night (farmers) markets could be tasty addition to city life
When the City of Chicago launches its weekly night markets later this summer (June 26 in Logan Square and June 27 at Argyle and Broadway) the vibe is expected to be a cross between the night markets of Bangkok and the flea markets of New York City.
McDonald's UK's 'Chicago Supreme' burger is, well, not Chicago-y
McDonald's UK rolled out it’s second of five themed burgers inspired by U.S. cities and states Wednesday, this week honoring our sweet home Chicago as part of its “Great Tastes of America” special menu.
Emanuel to propose nine additional food-truck parking spaces
Chicago will increase its number of dedicated food-truck parking spaces to 30 from the current total of 21, under a proposal to be presented to the City Council by Mayor Rahm Emanuel today.
New food items coming to Soldier Field?
Is new stadium grub on the horizon for Bear fans next season at Soldier Field?
Wind farms to lure back German lobsters decimated by WWII
New wind farms off Germany's North Sea coast will provide an ideal habitat that could help restore the lobster population near Heligoland after British bombing during and after World War II drove them away.
James Beard Foundation launches culinary tour
Not to be limited to decorating America’s food industry greats, the James Beard Foundation has announced plans to bring back its cross-country epicurean tour to highlight both top chefs and local cuisines in 10 cities, including Chicago.
'World's 50 Best' drops Alinea to 15th; El Celler de Can Roca is numero uno
For the first time in three years, there’s a new restaurant on top of the world.
What's new to eat at the ballparks?
Here's what's new in concessions at Wrigley Field, U.S. Cellular The start of a baseball season brings such promise, including the promise of new stadium foods that go beyond peanuts, Cracker Jack
KFC offers boneless options
KFC execs are banking on its Original Recipe Boneless to become the chain's signature product. How does it fare?