AltWeeklies Wire
Calling for Culinary Common Sense: Biting into Rock-Star Chefsnew
Chefs are the new rock stars, and as such, some of them have been honoring that heritage by acting like first-class liquored-up self-indulgent retards. I figured since this is the common-sense issue, I'd try and bring a little balance to all things silly and culinary.
Chicago Newcity |
Michael Nagrant |
07-02-2008 |
Food+Drink
Grace in Bubbles: A Seasonal Guide to Sparkling Winenew
Here's a list of sparkling objects of affection for your holiday drinking pleasure.
Chicago Newcity |
Michael Nagrant |
11-28-2007 |
Food+Drink
For Critics, There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunchnew
Restaurants and PR agencies need to stop being so generous, and instead rely on the quality of their product.
Chicago Newcity |
Michael Nagrant |
10-10-2007 |
Food+Drink
On Reading Cookbooks in Bednew
It turns out I like to dabble in Asian and gay porn ... food porn, that is.
Chicago Newcity |
Michael Nagrant |
09-19-2007 |
Food+Drink
New Bill Will Change Wine in Chicago for the Worsenew
Both houses of the Illinois legislature have passed HB429, which is supposed to reconcile state law with a Supreme Court ruling that requires states to treat in-state and out-of-state wineries the same.
Chicago Newcity |
Michael Nagrant |
08-15-2007 |
Food+Drink
Put a Farm in Your Kitchennew
The only way to really ensure a constant, tasty, non-rotting supply of fresh herbs is to grow your own or steal from an unsuspecting neighbor.
Chicago Newcity |
Michael Nagrant |
07-11-2007 |
Food+Drink
Chicago's Top Gourmet Meat Marketsnew
Join the magical mystery meat tour.
Chicago Newcity |
Michael Nagrant |
06-27-2007 |
Food+Drink
Food Scientist Grant Achatz Gets a Close-upnew
Chicago Tribune magazine gives the chef the Glamour Shot treatment.
Chicago Newcity |
Michael Nagrant |
05-02-2007 |
Food+Drink
Super Partynew
How to snack like a champion this Super Bowl Sunday.
Chicago Newcity |
Michael Nagrant |
01-31-2007 |
Food+Drink
Strawberry Fields Forevernew
Family tradition in the bottom of a wine glass.
Chicago Newcity |
Michael Nagrant |
01-03-2007 |
Food+Drink
