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The apple pancake from the Pancake Cafe in Naperville.

Breakfast with Ina: Greek diner 2.0

I've spoken to food writers, culinary historians and asked three food vendors in the Randolph Street Market how the Greek diner came into being. And no one knows for sure....
The Stevie has spicy fried chicken, crispy bacon, a fried egg and sharp cheddar.

Breakfast with Ina: biscuit bliss

I'm just a biscuit baby. Don't ask me why, as a Northerner, I've been obsessed with biscuits all my life. I tasted the first one in my teens and fell...
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Breakfast with Ina: Whisk, Fuel, Cafe Selmarie

Last year, Ina Pinkney closed her namesake restaurant, Ina's, in the West Loop after 33 years in business. She is now enjoying dining out for breakfast and highlighting places people...
Steak and eggs at Flying Saucer,

Breakfast with Ina: 3 welcoming restaurants

Last year, Ina Pinkney closed her namesake restaurant, Ina's, in the West Loop after 33 years in business. She is now enjoying dining out for breakfast and highlighting places people...
Sassy Eggs at Over Easy at 4943 N. Damen Ave.

Cheery starts to the day

Last year, Ina Pinkney closed her namesake restaurant, Ina's, in the West Loop after 33 years in business. She is now enjoying dining out for breakfast and highlighting places people...
In Lake Bluff, Inovasi's dessert doughnut dish ($7) is an exercise in collaboration among the restaurant's pastry chef, chef de cuisine and owner. The result: a smart and surprisingly airy dessert to tide you over until spring. 28 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff, 847-295-1000 - Kevin Pang

Breakfast with Ina

Good morning and welcome to my new routine! Join me for breakfast as I introduce you to places where you can start your day. These restaurants range from $12 to...