Leah Pickett

Bibimbap, which translates to "mixed rice" in Korean, is a signature Korean dish that endures because of its variability. For a meal in a bowl, a choose-your-own combination of sauteed...

The German soft pretzel is a delectable invention, as is its French cousin, the flaky croissant. So why not combine the two into one magnificent superbread? Providentially, a cozy Austrian...

Many drinkers are familiar with the Moscow mule — so named because it has vodka, Russia's signature spirit — and some may also know of the Havana mule, made with...

Pilsen may not be the first Chicago neighborhood that comes to mind when you think of beignets, the deep-fried puff pastries that originated in France and have since become synonymous...

24 Karrots' smoothie list incorporates several bold blends, such as the Strawberry Patch (collards, kiwi, strawberry, basil and mango) and the Rocket Berry (arugula, berries, romaine, banana and lime), but...

Homeslice Wheel House in Lincoln Park doesn't skimp when it comes to pizza. The restaurant and bar offers a bounty of thin-crust pies, plus calzones, salads and starters like oven-roasted...

Not much beats a toasty grilled cheese, especially to wind down a stressful day. Find an unusual version at Community Tavern, a French-inspired steakhouse in Portage Park. The star of...

In too many restaurants, a nuked supermarket-issued patty is all one can expect out of a veggie burger. It's a happy surprise to find the housemade, kitchen-sink variety, when vegetables,...

There's a reason you've probably never heard of pacharan. The liqueur is made almost exclusively in the Navarre region of Spain, and much of it is drunk locally. But as...