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SAVOR Review of Marisol; talk with Chef James Martin
- Believe it or not, there is more to Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) than eye-catching displays (with this writer remembering the David Bowie and Virgil Abloh exhibits from years ...
SAVOR these holiday options
- Fine and Dandy: The second annual "A Very Dandy Holiday" will pop up at The Dandy Crown, 694 N. Milwaukee Ave., throughout December, starting at 3 p.m. daily. The Dandy Crown's outgoing beverage director and award-winning ...
SAVOR REVIEW The Florentine
- The contemporary Italian restaurant The Florentine has been around for a decadeand like many restaurants, it's gone through some changes. Yes, the warm woods and the library-study atmosphere are still there, as well as the friendly, ...
SAVOR Cody's dog drive, 'Dandy Holiday' and Santa
- New addition: Firewood BBQ, 1856 W. North Ave., has launched its newest weekend brunch item—the brisket pierogi Benedict. For a limited time only, Chef Art Wnorowski and wife/business partner Gosia Pieniazek are presenting this Benedict that ...
SAVOR Fairmont Lodge, the MCA's newest sandwich and Krispy Kreme
- Owning it: As I have mentioned, The Ramova Theatre will officially reopen this fall in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood, at 3520 S. Halsted St., as a live music venue, craft brewery, beer garden and grill. However, news ...
SAVOR REVIEW Brunch at Costera Cocina Tulum
- The source of the newest Chicago restaurant trend just might be Tulum, Mexico. Fifteen or so years ago, few people had heard of this town. However, tourism and the spot's population have skyrocketednot to mention the ...
SAVOR Thanksgiving restaurant options, including ethnic and vegan choices
- In case you didn't realize it, Thanksgiving is right around the corner—Nov. 23, if you're not aware. (Normally, we'd then be deluged with Christmas commercials and specials but they now start in October, if not earlier.) ...
SAVOR TriBecca's Sandwich Shop co-owner talks 'Golden Girls,' Cubanos and central Illinois
- "I found this place by typing in 'sandwich' on Google." This was the rather astonishing statement a patron gave TriBecca's Sandwich Shop co-owners/married couple Becca Grothe and Cam Waron during a recent visit to the Avondale ...
SAVOR A second bite (or sip) of JoJo's Shake Bar
- There's a spot in Phoenix called McAlpine's Diner and Soda Fountain where people engage in eating contests involving 10-pound sundaes. (Well, they used to; the spot—open since 1929—is temporarily closed while trying to raise money vi ...
SAVOR Closer looks at JoJo's 'Pumpkin Patch Experience,' JARS by Fabio Viviani
- As anyone can tell you, desserts can be so, so satisfying. So it made sense that I checked out two spots that specialize in sweets: JoJo's Shake Bar, which is offering an enjoyable "Pumpkin Patch Experience"; ...
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SAVOR Bakery recommendation, venue slated to reopen, upcoming dinners
- Recommendation: Provo's Bakery is offering some really cool options for the latter part of the year. (Think holiday dinners and business catering events.) The Thanksgiving menu includes items such as pumpkin bread, various pies (pumpkin, a ...
SAVOR 'Spook-tacular' culinary events
- Yes, Halloween is right around the cornerand spots all over Chicago are getting into the spirit (pun intended). At Good Ambler, 216 N. Peoria St., Pastry Chef Meg Galus is crafting treats like pumpkin spice macarons, ...
SAVOR A recommendation, a few Halloween events and stein-hoisting
- Restaurant recommendation: I've eaten at the Uptown mainstay Pho 888 several times—and I've never been disappointed. And apparently I'm not the only one who likes this "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant, as it's received several "best of ...
SAVOR Espresso Martini Fest, winery's tour, drink recipe
- Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur's second annual Espresso Martini Fest is back on Oct. 9-15. Coffee and cocktail lovers can indulge in some of the most innovative espresso martini creations at their local bars. Participating ...
SAVOR Breast-cancer awareness fundraisers, 'Hell's Kitchen' viewing party
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many Chicagoland restaurants and bars plan to hold fundraisers to help raise awareness. For example, throughout the month, Estelle's, 2013 W. North Ave., will sell F?!k Cancer Cosmos (with ...
SAVOR Jam-packed Chicago Gourmet; Easy Bar's 'Drag Me to Bingo'
- Hundreds of people recently took part in one of the city's annual culinary highlights: Chicago Gourmet. Spanning Sept. 21-24 mostly at the Harris Theater rooftop at Millennium Park, Chicago Gourmet featured, as usual, several events, including ...
SAVOR Proxi chef Jennifer Kim on newest endeavor, gender-identity journey
- Chef Jennifer Kim (they/them) has already accomplished much in their life. A second-generation Korean American, Kim was born and raised in Chicago. After leaving the University of Illinois at Chicago, Kim enrolled in culinary school at ...
SAVOR Nobody's Darling, pastry chef, The Albert and more
- Congrats go to Daisies and Thattu. These two spots—in Logan Square and Avondale, respectively—were among the restaurants on a New York Times list of the publication's "50 places in the country [it's] most excited about right ...
SAVOR REVIEW Wake 'n Bacon brings its enticing global style to dinnertime
- When a spot is named Wake 'n Bacon (420 W. Belmont Ave.; https://eatwakenbacon.com/), you can pretty much expect that brunch is quite the specialty. (I haven't had the pleasure of trying that meal there, but I ...
SAVOR Negroni Week, Equality Illinois brunch, new bakery and more
- Negroni Week (Sept. 18-24) is returning. Restaurants and bars around the world are joining forces to celebrate Negroni Week—a global charity initiative in support of Slow Food, with Campari at its heart, that has raised more ...
Lesbian chef Susan Feniger coming to Chicago for Reeling
- Susan Feniger. FORKED—a verite-style documentary by award-winning filmmaker Liz Lachman that captures moments and the impactful career of her life partner: culinarian, author, entrepreneur and James Beard Award winner Susan ...
BOOKS/SAVOR 'Made in Chicago' authors dish on stories behind local treats
- When it comes to culinary scenes, Chicago is second to none, but do people really know the origins of local dishes—or even which ones have origins in this city? Revered food journalists Monica Eng and David ...
SAVOR Upcoming events, including a wine dinner and a paella fest
- The upscale Mexican restaurant Tzuco, 720 N. State St., will mark its fourth anniversary and celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Friday, Sept. 15. The event, "4 Anos, 4 Manos," will spotlight dishes by Tzuco Chef Carlos ...
SAVOR Crumbl franchise co-owner talks about the sweet business of cookies
- When it comes to success stories in the world of sweets, few companies and brands can compare to Crumbl and its signature pink box. Started by Jason McGowan (CEO) & Sawyer Hemsley (COO) in 2017 in ...
SAVOR Japanese-inspired brunch, Jose Andres, cake decorating and more
- Itoko, a Japanese restaurant courtesy of Chef Gene Kato and BOKA Restaurant Group that's at 3325 N. Southport Ave., is debuting its weekend brunch at 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch is centered around Japanese-inspired dishes such as ...
SAVOR Hawaii fundraiser, National Dog Day events, Chicago Gourmet and more
- Remember when I said last week that August is National Sandwich Month? Well, here are a couple other items to keep in mind. Sunda New Asian, 110 W. Illinois St., is offering steamed bun sliders (scallion ...
SAVOR LGBTQ+-owned Sfera co-owner talks menu, activism and more
- Sfera Sicilian Street Food (5759 N. Broadway; https://; is the type of place where you can't help but get good vibes. This cozy Edgewater restaurantowned by Chef Steven Jarczyk and Daniela Vitale, who are both member ...
SAVOR Fulton Market taqueria Tacombi; upcoming events
- The Fulton Market district of Chicago (just west of the Loop) has changed significantly over the past several years—and is altering more every day, with sleek and new office towers, condos and businesses populating the area. ...
SAVOR Epic Burger CEO talks nutrition, money, upcoming specials
- Epic Burger's David Grossman is probably one of the most affable and down-to-earth CEOs you're likely to meet. Grossman will talk about a variety of subjects (including some tumultuous days at his alma mater, the University ...
SAVOR The Lunchroom, Signature Room, Martha Stewart and more
- This week's SAVOR spotlight shines on The Lunchroom at SPACE 519. The Lunchroom is a bustling 40-seat restaurant/cafe within SPACE 519, a concept store in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood at 200 E. Chestnut St., adjacent to Water ...
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