Chicago

A lot of times when “wine dinner” is mentioned there can be an bigger emphasis on the wine component, which leaves the dinner to just being average at best. This is not one of those dinners. Quince restaurant in Evanston (1625 Hinman Avenue) will hold a wine dinner featuring wines from the portfolio of Robert […]

Roka Akor Old Orchard and Roka Akor Chicago (456 North Clark St) are inviting guests to two exclusive wine dinners ($85 per person) on back-to-back nights on Wednesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 30 to celebrate the award-winning varieties from Laetitia Vineyard and Winery.  Each wine will be expertly paired with a mouthwatering dish from […]

Now this is truly something that’s going over my head, studying English and Economics in college has pretty much stunted any scientific knowledge I may have ever had. I’m only half joking, while I may not know much about periodic tables and such, this contest from The Godfrey Hotel sounds fun for anyone, you just […]

Starting off the New Year on the right foot, Mercadito Hospitality showcases the first look at the forthcoming Mercadito Counter (738 N. Clark St.), slated to open in early 2014 in the city’s River North neighborhood. Following successful restaurant collaborations with Vincent Celano of New York-based Celano Design Studio, Mercadito Hospitality tapped the agency to […]

Beginning today (1/2/14), Eddie Merlot’s , the premier steakhouse offering exceptional prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, and an extensive collection of wines, launches a menu of hearty dishes perfect for the colder months ahead. From now through Sunday, February 9, guests of Eddie Merlot’s can enjoy a number of wine-centric offerings as part of restaurant group’s […]

Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful evening and start to the new year. Now I know there are lots of people who made resolutions to exercise and eat better in 2014, it happens every year, but we all know it’s easier said than done. I’ve found some great Chicago restaurants that are […]

I’m not a big drinker at all, and to be honest I have never even tried sake. That may definitely change with the launch of Roka Akor’s (456 North Clark) first annual Sake Week (January 6-10). The stylish steak and sushi restaurant aims to share the sake love. Partnering with Certified Sake Specialist, Aya Nomoto […]

It seems like it was just yesterday I was writing about the excitement surrounding the opening of The Boarding House (720 North Wells). Turns out it was over a year ago, although a full year has passed, the excitement is still there for the wine-driven restaurant opened by Master Sommelier Alpana Singh. On the heels […]

Since opening Azzurra (1467 N. Milwaukee Ave) this fall in Wicker Park, local restaurant veterans Marty Fosse (Anteprima, Ombra, Acre) and Ron DiNella (DiNella Hospitality, Go Roma, Morton’s Restaurant Group) have transported locals and visitors to the Italian dinner table with regional, classic Italian cuisine. “At Azzurra, our mission is to not only serve fresh, house-made […]

Chicago is getting excited about a brand new hotel opening soon. Kinzie Hotel (20 West Kinzie Street), opening in February 2014 in the heart of Chicago’s bustling River North neighborhood in a space currently occupied by the Amalfi Hotel, reveals an urban exploration design scheme inspired by Chicago’s rich history and landscape displayed throughout the […]

Little Market Brasserie welcomes anyone ready to give up on healthy eating resolutions. While many diners are dieting during the month of January, the restaurant’s Breaking Resolutions Instagram Giveaway encourages guests at Little Market Brasserie to share photos of indulgent food on Instagram for the chance to win a free dinner. Many of the restaurant’s […]

Forget the frost on the ground; Found is putting fresh produce on the plate at the fourth installment of the restaurant’s Moveable Feast. Proprietor Amy Morton and Chef Nicole Pederson team up with the Spence Farm Foundation for “Farmers’ Market in January,” a rustic, family-style feast on Tuesday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the […]