Don’t laugh, the UK’s menu is no Eton mess anymore
When I mentioned to my mother that among the many delights of a recent family trip to southwestern England and London was the terrific food, she hesitated, then replied: "Oh,...
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Savoring the genius of Yotam Ottolenghi
If you're planning a trip to London, you would be wise to book a table at Nopi in Soho or Ottolenghi in Islington, or at least plan to pick up...
Trips are for kids…
Traveling to Europe with a young child requires effort: keeping her calm on the long plane ride, maneuvering a stroller over cobblestone streets, finding a restaurant that serves dinner before...
PRICE CHECK: ORGANICS
With organic products now so widely available, we wondered how prices on a shopping list of six organic items would compare at three markets: Jewel-Osco, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods...
2 from Glenview to keep your party hopping
Take It Away checks out two options for carryout meals in the same neighborhood.There's no shortage of dining options around the intersection of Lake Avenue and Waukegan Road in Glenview,...
Winston’s Market does double duty for diners
First impressions: Winston's Market is yet another addition to this constantly evolving stretch of Southport, which teems with restaurants, bars, ice cream parlors, florists, nail salons and boutiques. Beyond the...
From the menu to the decor, Eggsperience is egg-centric
First impressions: Talk about sunny side up, that's Eggsperience. Set in a lofty space in The Glen Town Center, it has brightness written all over it, from the yolk-yellow tables...
Time for sippin’ o’ the green shakes
If you're a fan of McDonald's Shamrock Shakes, be glad you live in the Chicago area. Although the minty green concoction is available "in the majority of the country" until...
Pizzettes are good to go at M. Henry
The Bakery and Market at M. Henry 5707 N. Clark St. 773-561-1600 First bite: M. Henry, the Andersonville brunch/lunch spot known for using lots of seasonal and organic ingredients, recently...
Exotic pumpkins are hot–warts and all
"Just gorgeous." "Strange-looking things." "With a protruding rear end and a warty top." Reports from the Paris runways? No. Just a few Illinois farmers marveling at the designer pumpkins, gourds...