Archive for February 2019

Eleven City Diner: A Jewish deli on steroids

Eleven City Diner: A Jewish deli on steroids
Times and tastes have changed—pickled herring, lox, white fish, matzo ball soup, borscht, dill pickles, potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage, chopped liver, corned beef and  hot pastrami, still yes But tongue—not so much And then there’s the new “Jewish deli” offerings like Mexican scramble I don’t know why it took me 13 years to get to... Read more »
By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
February 28, 2019 at 12:07 pm • 

Ramen: Dish "Yes," Noodle "No"

If you’re hooked on trends, ramen is the real deal. And if you’re hooked on accuracy, “ramen” is a category-like burgers or fruit pies-not a specific noodle. In short, when you’re talking “ramen,” you’re talking about bowls of broth, noodles and toppings. And if you’re intent on the country of origin, it’s Japan, albeit with... Read more »
By Barbara Revsine,
February 21, 2019 at 8:51 am • 

Chicago's best hot chocolate and trendy hot cocktails

Chicago's best hot chocolate and trendy hot cocktails
Brrrrr! It’s cold out there. February has been especially brutal–the bitter winds, the icy streets, and the polar vortex. Of course that never stops a true Chicagoan. That’s why they call us Chicago tough. One of our favorite ways to kill the chill is hot chocolate. And more recently hot cocktails. Falling ice…and no where... Read more »
By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
February 14, 2019 at 9:55 am • 
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Like Home Breakfast, according to nutritionists, is the most important meal of the day. When I was a kid, I thought it was also the worst. Cold cereals were soggy, hot cereals were lumpy, toast was made with limp white bread, juice was loaded with pulp, and Pop Tarts didn’t exist. I didn’t drink coffee until I started... Read more »
By Barbara Revsine,
February 7, 2019 at 10:13 am •