Worldview: Brazil's architect, Spain's best eats

Dec. 7, 2012
On today's show: The life and work of Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, spoken word education and a culinary tour of Spain.

Trenchermen, Santa Paws, Trotter's auction

Dec. 7, 2012
The best food and drink events this week include an auction of Charlie Trotter's stemware and a holiday market at The Hideout. 

Omaha Steaks asked, Claire Zulkey answered

Dec. 6, 2012
And now, answers to the questions Omaha Steaks Conversation Cards™ sent to Claire with her annual holiday steaks.

Photo of the day: December 4, 2012

Dec. 4, 2012

Ketchup on a hot dog – curry, too

Dec. 3, 2012
Currywurst, the national dish of Germany, is served seasonally at the Christkindlmarket, currently under the Picasso at Daley Plaza. 

Falafel restaurant a hidden gem on Jeweler's Row

Nov. 28, 2012
The falafel restaurant at the back of the Wabash Jewelry Mall has been opened for the past thirty years. Since taking over ownership nearly one decade ago, Suleiman Suleiman has fortified its reputation as one of downtown Chicago's best kept secrets. 

Chicago’s flower costs, the oldest sidewalk, and why no ketchup on our dogs

Nov. 27, 2012
Last week, Curious City had its first live event: a trivia bowl! We answered 10 questions from our growing pile. They included: how much does the city spend on ornamental planting, where’s the oldest sidewalk in Chicago and why is Ketchup strictly forbidden on Chicago-style hot dogs. They all had one thing in common: the questions came from you!

With food prices on the rise, food pantries struggle to meet needs

Nov. 26, 2012
An increase in food prices will make it harder for local food banks to feed families beyond the holidays.Sister Joellen Tumas is the director of Casa Catalina, a food pantry in Chicago’s South Side.

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