food
City Farm grows jobs, knowledge and tomatoes
A mile and a half from Chicago's tallest skyscrapers, in a neighborhood once known for crime and decay, a vacant city-owned lot yields heirloom tomatoes and some of the best local produce in town.
1 day ago | By Mary Brophy
Grocery co-op taking shape in Logan Square
A group of Logan Square residents have organized to bring the neighborhood its first member-owned grocery store. The group behind the effort hopes to open The Dill Pickle Co-Op by March 1.
7 days ago | By Jessica King
At Chopping Block, no such thing as too many cooks in the classroom
A Chicago cooking school owner says residents motivated by health and economic concerns are flocking to her door to learn everything from chopping 101 to the fine points of preparing ethnic cuisine.
1 month ago | By Megan Cottrell
N. Lawndale youth farm teaches teamwork, weeding
The farm brings fruit, vegetables, and summer jobs to students and residents of the struggling community. High school students begin preparing the plot after school in mid-May.
1 month ago | By Martin Miller
Who's got Chicago's best slice? Ask the Italians
A Roman abroad is on a never-ending quest for good cooking. When it comes to pizza, the standards are high. Our interns from Italy weigh in on Chicago's best slice.
3 months ago | By Laura Elia and Giulia Donati
Foie gras back on the menu
A controversial ban on the sale of foie gras in city restaurants was lifted by city council members today in a vote decried by the ban's sponsor as an undemocratic end run.
3 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Plans for a healthy food system take root in Englewood
A broad coalition of community and civic groups are working together to bring healthy food choices to a South Side neighborhood characterized as a "food desert."
4 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Wrigleyville restaurant goes green
Locally-grown cocktail party catches on
9 months ago | By Stacy Warden
Aldermen give nod to dog-friendly restaurants
Al fresco dining for Fido?
1 year ago | By John A. Scanlon
Aldermen give nod to dog-friendly restaurants
Al fresco dining for Fido?
1 year ago | By Geoff Dougherty
My date with the Fiddlehead Cafe
Geometrically-inclined eatery resurrected
1 year ago | By Dylan Knight Rogers
Bike Town Bash
Fun. Festive. Flavorful. Eclectic. Spectacular. Get Excited! And Get Over Here!
1 year ago | By Kate Gardiner
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