Dining Archive

  • “Success is in the details.” When I walked into Naha, Chef Carrie Nahabedian was sitting a few feet away, but I didn’t recognize her because she recently shed 160 pounds....

    Naha’s Carrie Nahabedian

    “Success is in the details.” When I walked into Naha, Chef Carrie Nahabedian was sitting a few feet away, but I didn’t recognize her because she recently shed 160 pounds....

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  • Ask Siena Tavern Owner Fabio Viviani how one of his mother’s favorite recipes got its rather unique moniker, Pissed Off Eggs, and he’ll tell you: “My grandma loved the dish...

    Fabio Viviani’s Cookbook

    Ask Siena Tavern Owner Fabio Viviani how one of his mother’s favorite recipes got its rather unique moniker, Pissed Off Eggs, and he’ll tell you: “My grandma loved the dish...

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  • “Where wine is cheaper than water.” Neapolitan thin-crust pizza. Small plates menu. True Italian vibe. No wonder Chicagoans have fallen in love with this Italian restaurant and wine bar. Quartino...

    Quartino’s John Coletta

    “Where wine is cheaper than water.” Neapolitan thin-crust pizza. Small plates menu. True Italian vibe. No wonder Chicagoans have fallen in love with this Italian restaurant and wine bar. Quartino...

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  • April showers bring…creativity to the kitchen on days you’d rather stay in? Fortunately, Shelley Young, founder/CEO, The Chopping Block, can help you cook delicious dishes using whatever’s usually in the...

    Rainy Day Recipes

    April showers bring…creativity to the kitchen on days you’d rather stay in? Fortunately, Shelley Young, founder/CEO, The Chopping Block, can help you cook delicious dishes using whatever’s usually in the...

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  • COMING TO THE SHOPS AT NORTH BRIDGE… A ‘marketplace’ of gourmet Italian foods and beverages, Eataly was founded by Oscar Farinetti in Turin, Italy, in 2007. The concept caught on...

    Italy is Eataly

    COMING TO THE SHOPS AT NORTH BRIDGE… A ‘marketplace’ of gourmet Italian foods and beverages, Eataly was founded by Oscar Farinetti in Turin, Italy, in 2007. The concept caught on...

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  • Fruity and refreshing! At Raffaello Hotel’s Drumbar the options are endless. Enjoy the Pineapple (green), Taste of Sunshine (yellow) or First Bloom of Spring (maroon) in the speakeasy-style lounge on...

    Main Squeeze

    Fruity and refreshing! At Raffaello Hotel’s Drumbar the options are endless. Enjoy the Pineapple (green), Taste of Sunshine (yellow) or First Bloom of Spring (maroon) in the speakeasy-style lounge on...

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  • We love getting to know Chicago foodies. And in this TCWmag.com exclusive, The Squared Circle’s Lisa Marie Varon and Coco Pazzo/Coco Pazzo Cafe/Tre Soldie’s Jack Weiss tell us about their...

    A Toast to Foodie Favorites

    We love getting to know Chicago foodies. And in this TCWmag.com exclusive, The Squared Circle’s Lisa Marie Varon and Coco Pazzo/Coco Pazzo Cafe/Tre Soldie’s Jack Weiss tell us about their...

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  • You’re embarking on building a wine cellar and purchasing wine for the space. It can be daunting, but not as difficult as you might think. First, you need a designated...

    Build a Wine Cellar Collection

    You’re embarking on building a wine cellar and purchasing wine for the space. It can be daunting, but not as difficult as you might think. First, you need a designated...

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  • The Eli’s Cheesecake legacy thrives. Marc Schulman is the ultimate Chicago food industry veteran. He’s perhaps the largest cream cheese buyer this side of the Mississippi (a must if you’re...

    Marc Schulman

    The Eli’s Cheesecake legacy thrives. Marc Schulman is the ultimate Chicago food industry veteran. He’s perhaps the largest cream cheese buyer this side of the Mississippi (a must if you’re...

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  • If reading about beer-infused foods in the March issue had your mouth watering, have we got a treat for you! Restaurateur/Chef David Burke has teamed up with Samuel Adams to...

    Sam Adams Brunch Recipes

    If reading about beer-infused foods in the March issue had your mouth watering, have we got a treat for you! Restaurateur/Chef David Burke has teamed up with Samuel Adams to...

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