Brr … it’s real winter out. This is the weather for hearty, rib-sticking fare, and we’ve got it for you. Check out these recipes from local restaurants. Ethiopian Diamond, Edgewater and Rogers Park: Doro tibs wat, spicy Ethiopian chicken. Ristorante al Teatro, Pilsen: Timballo Siciliano, Sicilian molded pasta. Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen, Crystal Lake: Pan-seared [...]
A traditional margarita from Guanajuato in Glencoe, which serves more than 40 tequilas, as well as specialty margaritas including mango and blood orange, acai pomegranate and jalapeno. (Photo by Jim Frost.) Tomorrow is National Margarita Day! What’s your favorite version? The traditional lime version or fancy fruity options? Blended frozen slushy margaritas? According to Gourmet [...]
What it is: Enchiladas are tortillas soaked in chili sauce and rolled around a filling, a comforting, homey dish from Mexico. Where it comes from: Enchiladas are served throughout Mexico. The word enchilada derives from Spanish enchilar, “to season with chili.” Enchiladas were mentioned in print in what’s believed to be the first Mexican cookbook, [...]
UPDATE: Extended through April 18. Also, see more Coward in Chicago. Noël Coward (1899–1973) is one of the lasting symbols of the glamour and wit of the pre-World War II era. Playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, director, producer … but more than those: As Time magazine said of him, “Coward’s greatest single gift has [...]