Veronica Hinke

An insider’s guide to some of the Chicago area’s best outdoor dining spots

May 22, 2019 at 6:36 p.m.

We asked dozens of chefs, general managers and owners at some of the most cherished outdoor dining spots in the Chicago area what's new at their establishments and where they...

Simple ways to make seasonal berries sizzle this summer

May 10, 2019 at 10:27 p.m.

Picking berries this summer? Planting your own? Show them off; there are plenty of simple, fun ways to dazzle with seasonal berries in desserts like creme Anglaise and panna cotta....

Celebrate the versatile herb of year — cilantro coriander

May 23, 2019 at 11:00 p.m.

While planting your garden, consider cilantro coriander. The coriander seeds of the cilantro plant are being honored as the International Herb Association's Herb of the Year for 2017. You can...

Eight special spots for a meal on Mother’s Day

May 14, 2019 at 4:18 p.m.

No matter how amazing their food, no chef could ever surpass mom's cooking. But a few sure come close. After the countless fabulous meals she has made, a Mother's Day...

Meals fit for a super spy

May 14, 2019 at 7:39 a.m.

Ian Fleming first introduced James Bond to the world with the book, "Casino Royale," published in 1953. The movie followed in 1967 — 50 years ago this month. Bond was...

In honor of ‘Casino Royale’ turning 50, here’s where to dine like 007

May 14, 2019 at 4:17 p.m.

"I take a ridiculous pleasure in what I eat and drink." That was one of very first James Bond quotes ever — penned by Ian Fleming in his first Bond...

Dublin coddle

May 20, 2019 at 8:57 a.m.

Guinness stew and corned beef and cabbage will work just fine for St. Patrick's Day, but these well-worn options only just skim the wide array of classic Irish comfort meals....

Ayellet Benezra of North Shore Kosher Bakery in Chicago with platters full of freshly baked hamantashen.

Hats off to hamantashen: Get your fill of the Purim cookies

May 14, 2019 at 4:15 p.m.

It's a sure sign of Purim, and spring, when those little jelly-filled triangle cookies start popping up in bakeries everywhere. The beloved little treats are called hamantashen. They look just...

Blame it on Rio: Can’t say no to Brazil’s Carnival food

May 8, 2019 at 4:44 p.m.

Can't get away for Carnival? Well the flavors of Rio aren't so far away. From Feb. 18 through March 5 an estimated 2 million people will once again take to...

Sweet Spots: Food pros name their favorite romantic restaurants

May 14, 2019 at 4:13 p.m.

Most restaurant staff are too busy at their own restaurants to get away to celebrate Valentine's Day with their special someone. But we asked seven chefs and restaurant pros where...

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