Eat this! Braised beef short ribs, satisfying winter fare

At Carnivale in River West, Chef David Dworshak braises shortribs in a sauce flavored with allspice, habanero and tamarind.

20 Chicago cheap dates for New Year’s Eve 2012

New Year’s Eve doesn’t mean you have to lay out a bundle on a party package. Have fun at these spots for under $30 per person. AJ Hudson’s Public House, Wrigleyville, no cover. Toast the New Year as it hits the United Kingdom at 6 p.m. CST, and then again, stateside, at midnight, with Champagne [...]

100 Chicago restaurants open Christmas Day 2011

You don’t have to cook Christmas dinner.

Five places to learn to cook with Chicago chefs

Cooking season is here. Time to tune up your cooking skills. These Chicago restaurants want to help you gear up for the holidays with culinary classes. Flip Crepes at the Chicago French Market in the West Loop team demos the art of the French crepe in a “Sweet and Savory Couples Crepe Class” at 10 [...]

Five uncommon Chicagoland spots for food with live music

Break out of your entertainment routine and check out these options for dining with live music and no cover.

Try your luck at Texas hold ’em tournament Thursday

Get your seat at “Gaming for Green,” a poker tournament and casino night at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Galleria Marchetti in River West, and you could wind up in the World Series of Poker. The evening, emceed by Carmen, Jurko and Harry from ESPN Radio 1000, offers food, drinks, Texas hold ’em and [...]

Top 10 Chicagoland Father’s Day freebies for 2011

Have a ball with your dad this Father\’s Day, and enjoy free giveaways from Chicago restaurants.

10 delicious things to do in Chicago Memorial Day weekend

Summertime at last! Is there anywhere better than Chicago to spend Memorial Day weekend? We don’t think so. Here are just a few of the things to do this weekend. Watch the Chicago Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade in the Loop, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, free. After the opening ceremony at the [...]

A dozen best bets for Derby Day in Chicago

Will it be Dialed In, Twice the Appeal or Stay Thirsty? We don’t have any tips on the horses, but we can give you some best bets for watching the 137th Kentucky Derby in Chicago on Saturday, May 7, and indulging in Southern-style food and drink. Get out your fanciest hat and go out to [...]

10 Chicago Mother’s Day freebies

Cherishing your mother needn’t break the budget. Just about every restaurant in town is offering brunch or dinner specials for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, but these sweeten the pot with free items for Mom.