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Travel dispatches, restaurant reviews, chef interviews, cookbook deep dives, and the occasional detour into true crime and history.
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Heart-Shaped Pizzas Turn Into Wishes in Scottsdale
As part of its February partnership with Make-A-Wish Arizona, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is hosting a hands-on pizza-making celebration for local wish children and their families.…
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‘The Outsiders’ is musical theater at its best
By Guest Blogger Eloise Marie Valadez The latest production to take the stage at Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago is a winner in every category.…
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Lyric Opera of Chicago offers riveting ‘Salome’
By guest blogger Eloise Marie Valadez Tragic circumstances, passion, and drama blend in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s “Salome.” “Salome,” inspired by the tragic biblical story…
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Dorie Greenspan Shares Recipes for Simple But Sensational Cakes in her Latest Cookbook “Dorie’s Anytime Cakes”
From beloved James Beard Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author Dorie Greenspan—a vibrantly illustrated collection of recipes for simple yet most memorable cakes in Dorie’s Anytime Cakes (HarperCollins…
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‘Stereophonic’ offers intense look at the art of making music
By Guest blogger Eloise Marie Valadez Those fascinated by the art of making and recording music may want to take a seat at CIBC Theatre…
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Bourbon Classic Curated Experiences:Limited-Seat Evenings You Don’t Want to Miss
Bourbon Classic, the signature bourbon festival in Louisville, Kentucky, brings together the very best in bourbon, culinary arts, and cocktails. Through exclusive tastings, interactive workshops, and…
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Found: George Diamond’s French Salad Dressing Recipe!
In 1924, Peter Levant’s opened what was one of Whiting’s famous “perch palaces,” a place that served freshly caught perch right from Lake Michigan.…
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James Beard Awards: Chicago Nominees Across the City
James Beard Awards: Chicago Nominees Across the City https://share.google/d1HBijkV0cBRNFXnj
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Story, Indiana on a cold and snowy night.
At one time, almost every stream, creek, and river had at least one mill, using water to power the grinding stone, turning grain into flour.…
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Chicago’s 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists | WTTW Chicago
Chicago’s 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists | WTTW Chicago https://share.google/rdKy4x89QO1Hds6HF
