@chitribfood
Explore variety of Indian vegetarian recipes from authentic South Indian recipes to North Indian dishes, global cuisine and eggless baking. Enjoy healthy, restaurant style recipes with easy step-by-step pictures, videos to make cooking fun and effortless.
197
Posts
Maria Alejandra Rivera has become best known for her pastel de nata. The Portuguese egg tart with a distinctive caramelized top over a silky center all held in a shattering shell is one of the great iconic pastries found around the world. But it’s often hard to get just right. “It’s a delicious, flaky, crunchy puff pastry base with an egg custard filling spiced with cinnamon and citrus,” Rivera said. The baker just opened the Portuguese-inspired Cadinho Bakery & Café in the McKinley Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side of Chicago. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Pastéis de nata. Photo 2: Clockwise from left — Pastel de Nata con chocolate, pastel de amêndoa, and pastel de coco. Photo 3: Various food and drink items at the newly opened Cadinho Bakery & Cafe (@cadinhobakery). ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune
When Tribune food critic Louisa Kung Liu Chu last tasted dozens upon baker’s dozens of croissants around Chicago, two sisters at one bakery stood out among an impressive field: Lizette and Marisol Espinoza at Pan Artesanal. With the Paris Olympics opening Friday, and the rise of viral croissants, we thought it was time to revisit the sisters, and for a guide to the new golden age of croissants around Chicago. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: A seasonal cherry croissant on July 13, 2024, at Pan Artesanal Bakery in Chicago. Photo 2: The pastry counter. Photo 3: A chile relleno croissant with extra salsa. Photo 4: Lizette Espinoza, left, and Marisol Espinoza, co-owners and sisters. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Vincent Alban / for the Chicago Tribune
Ready-to-drink options have become the third most popular form of coffee drinking for daily drinkers since the pandemic. The growth has been rapid since 2023, rising from 8% to 15% of coffee drinkers who were polled about their preferred preparation in the past day, according to the National Coffee Association’s Coffee Data Trends for spring 2024. The most popular forms of coffee preparations for daily drinkers are still drip and single-cup machines such as Keurig and Nespresso. The National Coffee Association’s data also showed Gen Z and millennials were more likely to drink specialty and RTD coffee. Other local specialty coffee roasters also see canned coffee as an important sector for growth, customer development and brand name recognition. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Head brewer and production manager Justin Hignight carries cases of canned Dark Matter coffee in Chicago, June 13, 2024. Photo 2: Coffee is canned at Dark Matter Coffee. ? Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune ? Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune / @apereztribune
Musicians from around the world are heading to Chicago this summer to perform at the city’s biggest music festivals, and beyond spotting them on stage at Pitchfork, Lollapalooza and Riot Fest, you might also see them at their favorite restaurants around town. Chicago natives have childhood memories to relive as they head to taco joints and hot dog stands, while touring acts have standbys for burgers and vegetarian fare. From folk singers getting Italian beef with extra giardiniera to DJs seeking sushi, this is where performers are heading to get a taste of the Windy City. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Lesley Pepperman, left, and Mary Franco take a bite from their Italian beef sandwiches as dozens of people line up outside Al’s Italian Beef (@alsbeef), on Oct. 18, 2018. Photo 2: Festive paper ornaments hang from the ceiling in the dining area at L’ Patron (@lpatron16) on April 13, 2017, in Chicago. Photo 3: Kuma’s Corner (@originalkumascorner), at 2900 W. Belmont Ave., in Chicago, in 2014. Photo 4: Stuffed cabbage at Podhalanka in Chicago in 2011. ? Samantha Nelson / for the Chicago Tribune ? Antonio Perez, John J. Kim, Chris Sweda and Alex Garcia / Chicago Tribune
This year has brought a variety of new restaurants, bars and bakeries to Chicago, from Filipino-owned Umaga Bakehouse to Evan Funke’s Tre Dita. It can be hard to keep up with all the openings. So as we pass the halfway point of 2024, the Tribune food team offers looks at three notable places that have opened in recent months. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Mohmmed Mohmmed, chef at Al-Diar restaurant (@al_diar_restaurant) in Chicago, cooks fahsa on July 5, 2024. Photo 2: Sisig shishito hash at Bayan Ko Diner (@bayankodinerchicago) on June 27, 2024. Photo 3: Sake maguro tostadas at Casa Madai (@casamadaipilsen) in Pilsen on July 5, 2024. ? Kayla Samoy, Ahmed Ali Akbar and Lauryn Azu / Chicago Tribune ? Troy Stolt / for the Chicago Tribune ? E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune / @ejwamb ? John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune / @johnkimpictures
Ice cream can take many forms, but it all comes down to a feeling: satisfying and sweet, eaten in the Chicago summer. For this guide of various ice cream options around the city, the Tribune food team looked for more than just scoop shops. We wanted to try dessert styles from around the world. In the end, we expanded our recommendations from more than just scoops of ice cream to include Italian ice, ice cream bars, paletas and more. Tap on our bio link to see the full list. —— Photo 1: The “Inner Child” sundae consists of vegan confetti, cookie dough, strawberry sauce and sprinkles at Vaca’s Creamery. (Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune) Photo 2: The halo-halo ice cream at Kubo Chicago. (Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune) Photo 3: The World’s Smallest Cone with the What Is It?!!! flavor ice cream at Sideshow Gelato. (Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune) Photo 4: Ice cream pop, strawberry shortcake flavor, by chef Dana Cree at Pretty Cool Ice Cream. (Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune) Photo 5: A map showing the 25 places which made the list. (Claire Malon / Chicago Tribune) ? Kate Armanini / Chicago Tribune ?️ Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune
Mano a Mano, a new pasta project by award-winning chefs Hsing Chen and Doug Psaltis, will open soon in the Logan Square neighborhood. “It’s a little pasta and wine joint,” Psaltis said. The new Italian restaurant is located next door to Andros Taverna, their critically acclaimed Greek restaurant on Milwaukee Avenue, which was named Best Restaurant in the Tribune’s 2022 Reader’s Choice Food Awards. “We really love the community in Logan Square,” Chen said. They’re surrounded by small independent restaurants, she added, all supportive of one another. “It feels almost like a small town within a big city.” Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Chef-owners Doug Psaltis and Hsing Chen are shown in their restaurant Mano a Mano, 2534 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago, on June 20, 2024. Photo 2: Mano a Mano’s pasta carbonara. Photo 3: A Negroni cocktail at Mano a Mano. Photo 4: Terrazzo cheesecake. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune
A traditional Chicago sandwich shop may seem like an unconventional excursion. But since “The Bear” debuted, tourists have flocked in droves to Mr. Beef, which opened in River North in 1963. Ahead of Season 3’s release Wednesday, its cult following is surging with renewed enthusiasm. Chicago Food & City Tours (@chicagofoodtours) began the themed excursions in November after months of requests from guests. The tour is modeled after Season 2, Episode 3, when sous chef Sydney treks across the city to try different restaurants — not unlike a food tour, said Hannah Gleeson, the company’s director of operations. “It just became really evident that there was a demand, and people wanted it,” Gleeson said. “Our team had been longtime fans of ‘The Bear.’ So, why not try to give people that same experience?” Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Casey Ross talks to tour guests at the Mr. Beef restaurant during a “The Bear” themed food tour in Chicago. Photo 2: Jim Walsh, center under sign, is photographed by his friend, Diane Thomas, during a “The Bear” themed food tour. Photo 3: Casey Ross speaks to tour guests. Photo 4: Joan Lanman, eats ice cream at Margie’s Candies, during a “The Bear” themed food tour. Photo 5: Casey Ross holds up bags of doughnuts from Roeser’s Bakery to give to tour guests. ? Kate Armanini / Chicago Tribune ?️ Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune
In theory, taking a dive bar and giving it a thoughtful facelift doesn’t sound like a recipe for long-term success in today’s fickle nightlife scene. But that’s exactly what the group behind Sportsman’s Club — Heisler Hospitality (Matt Eisler and Kevin Heisner) along with managing partner Wade McElroy and partner and VP of operations Jeff Donahue — did. More than 10 years later, Sportsman’s is still going strong, as are those backyard cookouts. Spotlighting 16 restaurants per summer and drawing in a hundred-plus fans for each, the Backyard BBQ series, which starts late May and ends early September, has welcomed thousands of guests. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: People attend a Sunday BBQ on the patio of Sportsman’s Club (@drinkandgather) in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood on June 2, 2024, in Chicago. Photo 2: People attend a Sunday BBQ. Photo 3: Le Bouchon’s boudin blanc are ready to be served. Photo 4: Le Bouchon sous-chef José Molina, left, and line cook Kurtis Kincaid grill on the patio. ? Lisa Shames / for the Chicago Tribune ? Eileen T. Meslar / Chicago Tribune / @emeslar
Daniella Coffey gave up nearly everything to keep her father’s soul food restaurant open just a few years ago. She and her husband sold their house. They emptied his 401(k) account. And it still wasn’t enough to pay off more than $600,000 in inherited debt. “We were still $25,000 short,” Coffey said. If they didn’t come up with the money, they would lose the business to the bank. When she checked the numbers two days before the deadline, she thought there was a mistake. “There was $35,000 in my account.” Coffey had applied for a grant, but it had been denied. A representative told her they didn’t know what happened. Somehow the application was reviewed again and approved. St. Rest #2 Country Kitchen in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side, one of the oldest Black-owned soul food restaurants in Chicago, had been saved — a legacy nearly lost. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Daniella Coffey, owner of St. Rest #2 Country Kitchen, on June 7, 2024, at the restaurant. Photo 2: A plate of smothered pork chops, corn muffins and a strawberry lemonade. Photo 3: Larry and Sophia Hopkins at St. Rest #2 Country Kitchen. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune
Within a few steps of the place where the curse of the Billy Goat was born, a new Billy Goat has just opened, its wall covered with dozens of photos and artifacts that capture the history, lore and legend of one of our city’s most durable relationships, that between a baseball team and a goat. Located at 3724 N. Clark St., in what for a couple of decades had been the Full Shilling Public House, the new Goat joins the increasingly frenetic playground and booze-fueled area that surrounds Wrigley Field. Tap our bio link to read more. ? Rick Kogan / Chicago Tribune ? Eileen T. Meslar / Chicago Tribune / @emeslar
Lula Cafe was announced as the only winner from Chicago at the 2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony held at the Lyric Opera House Monday. The awards are widely considered one of the highest culinary honors in the United States. For almost a decade, Chicago has been the award show’s home and a major winner. Lula Cafe won in the Outstanding Hospitality category. Other local nominated chefs included Sujan Sarkar of Indienne, Jenner Tomaska of Esmé and Anna Posey of Elske. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Jason Hammel of Lula Cafe (@lulacafe) holds up his medal for winning Outstanding Hospitality at the James Beard Foundation Awards at the Lyric Opera House on June 10, 2024. Photo 2: Hosts Richard Blais, left, Nyesha Arrington, Amanda Freitag and Marcus Samuelsson walk the red carpet. Photo 3: Chef Sujan Sarkar of Indienne walks the red carpet. Photo 4: Rick Bayless walks the red carpet. Photo 5: Jason Hammel and his wife Lea Tshilds of Lula Cafe walk the red carpet with their children. ? Ahmed Ali Akbar, Kayla Samoy and Lauryn Azu / Chicago Tribune ? Eileen T. Meslar / Chicago Tribune / @emeslar
Discover More Creators
@raisingprimalbabiesandbeasts
Hi, I’m Bianca, the voice behind Raising Primal Babies and...
@hyundaicard_dive
현대카드 DIVE
@getahugco
Welcome to our whimsical world of joy and imagination, where...
@brownsvillecic
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) is ...
@edgemedianetwork
EDGE is the largest network of local Lesbian, Gay Bisexual a...