Eat this! Shichimi togarashi, zesty Japanese seasoning

A zippy Japanese seasoning blend, shichimi togarashi, or seven-spice mix, typically contains red chilies, Szechuan pepper (sansho in Japanese), roasted orange peel, white and black sesame seeds, seaweed and ginger.

Very last-minute guide to Easter brunch in Chicago

Hello, procrastinators! Still looking for Easter brunch ideas? These restaurants around the Chicago area are still reporting openings. Call for reservations now!

50 Chicagoland restaurants and bars open on Christmas Day

You don’t have to eat Chinese food on Christmas.

60 more Chicagoland restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner

Is there anyone left cooking Thanksgiving dinner at home? Most restaurants used to close on Thanksgiving, but no more.
Last week I ran a list of 25 Chicagoland restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner and apparently only scratched the surface. I’ve heard from dozens more Chicago and suburban restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving.
So here are [...]

Escape NRA crowds with suburban deals

With the National Restaurant Show in town through Tuesday, you can expect Chicago’s hot spots to be jammed, especially those within an easy cab ride of McCormick Place. So this might be a good weekend to check out some place different in the suburbs.
The discount deals at these destinations will leave you with enough money [...]