Joseph Hernandez

The exterior of Giant, where a botched ad campaign turned into a media discussion of ethics and transparency.

Glad marketing stunt at Giant restaurant dinner for social media influencers leads to ethics controversy

May 31, 2019 at 9:01 p.m.

On Monday, Giant hosted an invite-only dinner dubbed Three Moons. Attendees included a few people in the media and some social media influencers over two seatings. At the end of...

The West Loop's Salero closed Sept. 4, 2018, due to an electrical fire, but it is scheduled to reopen this weekend. In this Tribune file photo, a man peeks into the restaurant's dining room.

Salero, temporarily closed by fire, to reopen this week

May 31, 2019 at 9:01 p.m.

Last Tuesday, a fire broke out at West Loop’s Salero, but fortunately, the restaurant may reopen as early as Thursday, says chef Ashlee Aubin. “I was upstairs prepping in the...

Cachupa rica is a hearty stew of root vegetables and rich meats that reflects its African origins, fused with Portuguese and South American influences.

How one stew evokes a rich history of African flavors and Portuguese occupation

March 12, 2024 at 12:13 p.m.

In an age when international flights don’t come cheap and vacations are few and far between, cooking has proved the ultimate passport for a grounded would-be globe-hopper. At least, that’s...

Experience the dumpling-making scene in real life at Qing Xiang Yuan, where you can watch "aunties" expertly make dumplings before you dig into some freshly steamed or fried ones at the table. 2002 S. Wentworth Ave., 312-799-1118, qxydumplings.com

Where to eat like a ‘Crazy Rich Asian’

May 31, 2019 at 9:04 p.m.

Fashion! Intrigue! Cross-cultural, generational spite! “Crazy Rich Asians,” based on Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novel, has been making waves since debuting last week, as much for its all-Asian cast as for...

Grace Weber performs on the BMI stage, Saturday, August 4, 2018. (Kristan Lieb/For the Chicago Tribune)

Lollapalooza 2018: What we loved, what bored us and a proposal on day 1

December 13, 2018 at 12:14 a.m.

Lollapalooza kicked off Thursday on a lovely summer day, and smooth was the mood of the day. Security lines weren't bonkers, nor were there piles of discarded contraband stacked up....

There are plenty of options for vegetarians, too, like Beat Kitchen's goat cheese-and-roasted tomato pizza ($5). — Joseph Hernandez

Lollapalooza’s dining highs and lows: Where to save and splurge

May 31, 2019 at 9:03 p.m.

Choosing the acts you want to see at Lollapalooza is akin to rigging the ultimate bingo board. Logistically, you’re left with some tough decisions: Vampire Weekend or, um, The Weeknd?...

A new twist on the traditional boilermaker

May 31, 2019 at 9:01 p.m.

Ask a bartender what their favorite drink is and you’re likely to get boilermaker as the answer. This simple order — a shot of liquor, like whiskey, paired with a...

When rolling lumpia, don't be afraid to tighten and stretch the rice wrapper to achieve a tighter roll.

Eating while immigrant: The bitter taste of assimilation and the joy of ‘stinky’ food

May 31, 2019 at 9:01 p.m.

This story was presented by the author at Printers Row Lit Fest this June, during a session of Between Bites, the Chicago-based storytelling group. Ashley T. handed me a pink...

Renowned mixologist Adam Seger arrested in New Orleans in connection with 2015 rape charges

May 31, 2019 at 9:02 p.m.

This story has been updated at 1:22 p.m., July 19. Adam Seger, a fixture of Chicago’s bar and wine scene with stints at Nacional 27, Maple & Ash and a...

One of the city's best-known pizza chains serves up the classics, drawing lines of festival-goers hungry for deep dish. Workers at the booth said cheese and sausage pizza was the most popular option. For 8 tickets a slice, the buttery crust and chunky tomato sauce is satisfying, but the cheese was clumpy and not as fresh as an in-house pizza at Lou's. For a fresh and light snack, try the bruschetta for 5 tickets from the "Taste Of" menu. The garlic toast is soft, and tomatoes are stacked on to create the simple appetizer, which is messy but a little lighter than a full slice of pizza. -Savannah Eadens

What to eat at Taste of Chicago? We guide you through the best bites

May 31, 2019 at 9:03 p.m.

Sunscreen, folks. Can’t say it often enough. One of summer's biggest events, Taste of Chicago, opened Wednesday, kicking off five days of signature giant turkey legs, Chicago classics like Italian...

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