The proof the old advice that one should eat oysters only in months with an ‘R’ in them is obsolete can be found in the date of National Oyster Day: Aug. 5. The caution against eating oysters in the spring and summer months dates from a time when the market consisted largely of Atlantic species [...]
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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. Drink up, Chicago. It’s free! Wine lovers can sample a variety of vintages at these tastings. Spring on a plate: West Town Tavern makes the most of a classic combination in this May dessert of fresh, ripe strawberries and roasted rhubarb layered with crispy phyllo and mascarpone cream, $8.95. 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 [...] “Chevre” just means “goat” in French, but the term refers to a soft and creamy, fresh white cheese made from goats’ milk. Check out Susan Goss’ easy recipe. Which are Chicago’s most authentic Italian restaurants? Italy’s Istituto Nazionale Ricerche Turistiche (National Institute of Tourist Research) has named them, awarding eight Chicago restaurants its coveted “Ospitalita Italiana Seal – Italian Retaurants in the World” for culinary contributions to Italian culture. Every week, “Eat this!” highlights recipes for classic, unique and seasonal dishes, as prepared by Chicago-area chefs. Recently, we compiled a list of the top 10 most popular recipes of 2010. That list wasn’t chosen by us, but our readers, who clicked through to those recipes most often. Here they are again, because they’re worth [...] Top 10 most-popular recipes of the past year from Dining Chicago. Forget french fries. Our favorite munchie these days is deep-fried green beans. |
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