AltWeeklies Wire
Bieres de France Hit the U.S.new
France is well known around the world for its champagne, fine wines and cheese, but somehow the beer produced there has never really gotten much publicity Stateside. That is poised to change, as many small producers in that country have come together to promote their own craft beers in the US with the support of The French Embassy's trade agency.
Chicago Newcity |
Ernest Barteldes |
12-03-2008 |
Food+Drink
Where to Go for Breakfast in Chicagonew
The following is a list of some of our favorite spots within city limits, stretching from Andersonville all the way down to Hyde Park, from hip weekend-morning brunch spots, to old-school classics, to destination-spots for the nighthawks .
Chicago Newcity |
Staff |
07-30-2008 |
Food+Drink
Brazilian Wineries Finally Come of Agenew
Not too long ago, the words "Brazilian" and "wine" would hardly be put together without a stern warning against a horrible hangover. Not that decent wine did not exist there -- it simply had not been made available for the general public, and much less for export.
Chicago Newcity |
Ernest Barteldes |
07-09-2008 |
Food+Drink
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
The Socio-Cultural Anthropology of Italian Beefnew
Few things make Chicago finer than its native sandwich, the Italian Beef, an offering so ubiquitous around here that ex-pats are usually amazed to discover that it's an "only-in-Chicago" thing. In that spirit, we offer up a bite of the city's best beefs.
Chicago Newcity |
Staff |
12-05-2007 |
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
The Chicago Indie Coffeehouse Guidenew
Sit down, relax and have a cup.
Chicago Newcity |
Staff |
11-07-2007 |
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
