Posted Review: Paramount Room to Chicagoist
It’s not often that we give a positive review to a restaurant that started flooding during our meal. Heck, it’s not often that we EXPERIENCE a flood during our meal - though the urge to pair...
Posted Foodie Rant - Properly Sauced? Try Properly Ripped Off. to Chicagoist
Photo by swanksalot As every good foodie knows, each new and exciting trend produces plenty of stale, unexciting hangers-on. Exposure quickly dampens our enthusiasm, but even lasting trends are hurt by the legions of high-priced, low-quality...
Posted Get Your Gobble Locally This Year! to Chicagoist
Two years ago, we bought our first local turkey to serve for Thanksgiving. At the time, it was mostly an ethical decision - after reading far too much about turkeys that are too breast-heavy to walk...
Posted What do you Buy for a Hard-Drinkin' Friend who Loves Candy? to Chicagoist
Booze-flavored lollipops, of course! Lollyphile, an online independent candy boutique, offers amazing hand-made suckers in some amazing flavors. Feeling like The Dude? Try a White Russian. Wanna explore your tough side while eating candy? Try the...
Posted How To: Roast a Chicken to Chicagoist
Roast chicken is the perfect fall dish - It's hearty, it warms up the kitchen and it uses only root vegetables that can be stored in your fridge for months. It's a great dish for a workday...