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Photos: Tary Coffee House opens in River North
Kazakh-owned Tary Coffee House has recently opened in River North. Owner Symbat Zharkynkyzy moved to Chicago from Kazakhistan, where there are 10 locations of Tary Coffee House.
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Crunchy sesame, caramelized nuts and coconut flakes clinch 2023 Holiday Cookie Contest honors
This year, 38 qualifying entrants vied for our three cash prizes and readers cast over 3,600 votes throughout the two-week voting period.
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Tribune’s Holiday Cookie Contest 2023: Get the winning recipes
The winners of the Chicago Tribune's Holiday Cookie Contest include a buttery graham cracker praline, a savory spin on a chocolate chip cookie and a coconut macaroon.
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Kraft debuts dairy-free mac and cheese
Kraft NotMac & Cheese will be rolled out to U.S. stores over the next few months. It was developed in collaboration with Not Co., a Chicago startup that makes plant-based milk, burgers and other products. Kraft and Not. Co. formed a joint venture last year and have also developed plant-based cheese slices and mayonnaise.
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America’s Test Kitchen: Fragrant, floral grapefruit shines in this ultra-simple tart
While this tart looks and tastes impressive, its preparation is simple.
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Column: Four longtime friends open The Rhoyal Bistro Live in Lansing, with live entertainment on weekends
The Rhoyal Bistro Live's target audience are patrons ages 30 to 35 and older, who enjoy good food, R and B, blues, jazz and gospel music and the ambience of a grown folks chic establishment where they don’t have to pay for parking.
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19 Hanukkah specials in Chicago with braised brisket and heaps of challah
Instead of covering your kitchen with oil, you can leave the cooking to the pros this Hanukkah.
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Finalists announced for the 2024 Jean Banchet Awards, former Tribune food critic to receive highest honor
Here are the finalists for the Jean Banchet Awards, one of Chicago's most important local food awards.
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Norovirus outbreak investigation linked to $1 burrito event underway in Evanston, health department confirms
A confirmed norovirus outbreak investigation is underway at the Evanston Health and Human Services Department and Northwestern University after students got sick from a $1 burrito event.
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America’s Test Kitchen: Try this lighter, yet deeply flavorful version of everyone’s favorite side dish for Thanksgiving
These dairy-free mashed potatoes are smooth and flavorful without the heaviness of butter or cream thanks to fruity, floral extra-virgin olive oil.
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Calumet Fisheries suffers extensive damage in fire but owner’s committed to reopening: ‘We’re survivors. We’ll be back.’
Co-owner Mark Kotlick said Tuesday he plans to make repairs and reopen the restaurant. “We haven’t been in business for 95 years to let this shut us down," he said.
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Landmarks: Thanksgiving is a celebration of indigenous food and Native American culture for Chef Walks First
Jessica Pamonicutt, of Stickney, is known as Chef Walks First. Though her business Ketapanen Kitchen, which she owns with her husband Tony Garcia and her mentor Chef John Abels, she is busy giving presentations about indigenous foods up to three times day, as well as traveling throughout the Midwest to set up pop-up restaurants and catering private events.
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Review: Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago pours brilliant beer made with corn, but needs time to settle
Pair Guinness beef stew, Irish inspired breakfast and corned beef Benedict with beer cocktails in Fulton Market.
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Calumet Fisheries reopens after passing latest health inspection: ‘Glad it’s all over’
Calumet Fisheries in Chicago is serving its smoked fish and shrimp in time for the holidays after passing its latest health inspection.
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It’s time to pop a Midwest-made pét-nat as Illinois winery embraces ancient sparkling winemaking method
Though pét-nat wine originated in southwestern France, winemakers in other parts of the world are giving this versatile, sparkling style a go.
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Eat. Watch. Do. — ‘Songbirds and Snakes’ and Carole King musical reviews, plus Thanksgiving food guides
The Tribune's arts and entertainment coverage this week includes guides to Thanksgiving meals and desserts, plus a review of the "Hunger Games" prequel.
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America’s Test Kitchen: Turkey and cranberries aren’t just for special occasions
Store-bought poultry seasoning and pickled cranberries added unmistakable Thanksgiving-like flavor to these turkey burgers.
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Metropolitan Brewing to close in December after bankruptcy filing and eviction battle
The beloved German-style brewery will close its doors Dec. 17.
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Kura Sushi’s conveyor belt of plated food options, now rotating in Naperville
Kura Sushi, an international restaurant chain known for its rotating sushi bar, has opened its newest location at 1211 E. Ogden Ave. in Naperville.
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54 Chicago restaurants with Thanksgiving takeout, from truffle-roasted turkeys to pumpkin flan
Let these 54 restaurants do the heavy lifting for you ahead of Turkey Day.