Have you tried farro? It’s the hottest thing since mashed potatoes. The new alternative to rice and spuds is finding its way onto menus all over town, as detailed in a recent article in the Chicago Sun-Times. “Farro” is the Italian word for an ancestor of wheat. This ancient grain, also known as “emmer” (Triticum [...]
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It might not be beach weather yet, but the first sign of summer has hit Chicago: Mario’s Italian Lemonade in Little Italy has opened for the season. Nothing says summer in Chicago like this seasonal stand, which has been bringing Windy City dwellers freshly made frozen lemonade since 1953. Kale is the new “super green.” One serving of kale contains 5 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber and 2 grams of protein. Proponents tout its anti-inflammatory properties, and say it has more iron than beef, more calcium than milk, boosts immunity, and is rich in Vitamins A and C. So eat your [...] Lisa Shames, dining editor for Chicago Social, doesn’t mind forking over up to $7 for a bread basket, according to her recent article in the Sun-Times. Indian restaurants have long charged by the piece for their handmade naans and parathas, but Western eateries typically have included bread in the price of the meal. Now, Shames [...] What it is: Pronounced “KEEN-wah,” quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a tiny, grainlike food with a deliciously nutty flavor and a light, fluffy, slightly crunchy texture. It’s a complete protein and high in calcium, lysine, manganese, magnesium, folate, riboflavin and other healthful nutrients. A member of the goosefoot family, quinoa is related to lamb’s quarters, and [...] Everyone’s invited to help Tim Sarrantonio celebrate his 30th birthday. The party takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at Goose Island Brewpub in Wrigleyville. Sarrantonio’s bash, modestly termed “The TimTacular,” will feature Goose Island beer, an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, a tasting of Frontera Grill Chef Rick Bayless’s Goose Island collaboration beer [...] Wine and Indian food? Yes! The Eneri Access Series, with Indian Harvest Chef/Owner Sanjeev Pandey presents a dinner pairing wine and Indian fare at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at the Naperville restaurant. Colleen Taylor Sen, author “Curry: A Global History” and other books, will speak on the history and changing attitudes towards wine and [...] Ah, spring. The time when ever-optimistic Cubs fans still have hope for the season. Win or lose, you can celebrate with or take solace in free food this baseball season. Just show your Cubs ticket stub when you place your meal order and Wrigleyville’s Big Bricks (sibling to Bricks pizzeria in Lincoln Park) will throw [...] What it is: “English,” “garden” or “green” peas (Pisum sativum) are delectable, small, round, sweet vegetables that grow on vines inside inedible pods. Today, only about 5 percent of peas are sold fresh; more than half are canned, and the rest are frozen. The flavors of these three preparations are much more pronounced than many [...] Sample the delights of freshwater fish with Slow Food Chicago at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in a “Taste of the Great Lakes” dinner at Dirk’s Fish & Gourmet Shop on the Clybourn Corridor. Fishmongers Dirk and Terry Fucik celebrate the bounty of the Great Lakes and present a family-style dinner featuring local fish as [...] |
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