Chicago TribunePalos Park police issue tongue-in-cheek warning about ‘energetic dealers of highly addictive substances’Chicago Tribune - Melinda MoorePalos Park Police Chief Joe Miller works hard to keep residents informed about matters important to their safety. Recent emails he’s sent include warnings about scams targeting older people and alerts when extreme weather could threaten those who are at risk. The chief sent a message late in January …
Chicago TribuneAmerica’s Test Kitchen: Torta caprese often trades on cloying fudge-like density and one-note chocolate flavorChicago Tribune - Steve DunnTorta caprese is an Italian flourless chocolate cake that contains finely ground almonds, which subtly break up the fudgy crumb. Our version of torta caprese contains melted butter and bittersweet chocolate as well as vanilla, cocoa powder, and salt that boost the chocolate’s complexity. Instead of …
Chicago Tribune78 Valentine’s Day specials at Chicago restaurantsChicago Tribune - Samantha NelsonValentine’s Day is the biggest date night of the year and you’ll want to make plans now to avoid heartbreak. Love is in the air at Chicago restaurants and bars that are offering romantic specials like heart-shaped pizza, pink drinks and indulgent dinners for two at candlelit tables set with flowers. …
Chicago TribunePetey’s II closes doors in Orland Park, original restaurant in Oak Lawn remains openChicago Tribune - Mike NolanThe owners of longtime Orland Park restaurant Petey’s II, at the southwest corner of La Grange Road and 159th Street, announced the closure of that location although they’ll continue to operate Petey’s Bungalow in Oak Lawn. The news comes after the restaurant, which the owners said has operated …
Chicago TribuneJean Banchet awards 2024: Galit restaurant, chef Paul Virant and former Tribune restaurant critic among winnersChicago Tribune - Louisa Kung Liu ChuModern Middle Eastern restaurant Galit, pioneering farm-to-table fine dining chef Paul Virant, and 41-year former Chicago Tribune journalist and restaurant critic Phil Vettel were among the winners announced at the Jean Banchet Awards in Chicago on Sunday. The Banchets recognize culinary excellence …
Chicago TribuneRestaurant news: Pierogi Kitchen in Wicker Park among 11 notable openings and closings around ChicagoChicago Tribune - Louisa Kung Liu ChuBrisket pierogi, a pierogi Benedict and a flaming absinthe cocktail inspired by a dragon in Krakow, Poland, may not be what your babcia made. But they’re just a few highlights on the menu at Pierogi Kitchen. The new Polish American restaurant just opened in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood on Jan. …
