Friday food porn: A real French tart

The freshness of summer in a flaky crust.

Eat this! Chinook, the king of wild salmon

What it is: The largest species of Pacific salmon, averaging between 15 and 40 pounds, chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is often called “king” salmon, reflecting not only its size but its superior flavor. A rich, fatty fish, king salmon is highly prized, expensive and, in some areas, endangered. Where it comes from: In the U.S., king [...]

National Hot Dog Month: Five top Chicago franks to try

During National Hot Dog Month in July, why not visit some area sausage makers and try some great locally made dogs?

Al Capone’s favorite rye is back in Chicago

At 7 p.m. Monday, July 11, Blue 13 in River North fetes the all-American spirits with a Templeton Rye dinner.

Host the best bash of the summer

You don’t need loads of $$$ and celebrity chefs on speed dial to throw the perfect summertime party.

Friday food porn: Be still my heart

If you’re looking for something different for your Fourth of July cookout, stop in to The Butcher & Larder in Noble Square for some fresh-cut variety meats, such as this beef heart, $6 per pound.

Named for slugger or president’s kid, candy is Chicago’s baby

Chocolate-covered peanuts, caramel and nougat … the Baby Ruth bar has been an American favorite since Chicago’s Curtiss Candy Co. introduced the confection in 1921.

Seven free wine tastings in Chicago

Drink up, Chicago. It’s free! Wine lovers can sample a variety of vintages at these tastings.

Free cooking demos and food samples at Chicago French Market

Sample market foods and learn how to use them at the Chicago French Market in the West Loop at upcoming events. Chef Randy Zweiban of Province visits the market at noon tomorrow to demonstrate an easy-to-make-at-home recipe using only market ingredients. You can watch and sample free. And from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, [...]

Raise a toast to Robbie Burns!

O thou, my muse! guid auld Scotch drink! Whether thro’ wimplin worms thou jink, Or, richly brown, ream owre the brink,     In glorious faem, Inspire me, till I lisp an’ wink,     To sing thy name! . . . Oh whisky! soul o’ plays and pranks! Accept a bardie’s gratefu’ thanks! When [...]