Exotic chocolate, lucky food and more

Feb. 15, 2013
Best food and drink events of the week include exotic handmade chocolates, lucky Chinese food, and more.

First Look, lion dance and high tea

Feb. 8, 2013
Louisa Chu picks the best Chicago food and drink events of the weekend.

Ching Ming, Chicago-style

Apr. 3, 2012
The first tastes of spring may be marked by ramps, smelts, or even food trucks these days, but for thousands of years, for billions of Chinese around the world—including the diaspora in Chicago—they're heralded with the aroma of incense.

Ring in the Year of the Rabbit

Jan. 28, 2011
Long life, prosperity and bounty - you don't have to break open a fortune cookie or rub Aladdin's lamp this week to be granted all three wishes - you can eat your way there.

Friday Feast: The Big Easy way to eat Chinese

Feb. 12, 2010
 catfish po-boy and jambalaya from The Big Easy(photo by Steve Dolinsky)As I mentioned previously in this space, Hyde Park's newest restaurant - The Big Easy - has already gone through some growing pains in its first month. Despite the drama, I'm featuring it on ABC 7 today at 11 a.m.

Something You Should Eat: Brisket Crepe

Feb. 9, 2010
In honor of the Chinese New Year this week, I'm spending some extra time there, scouring out the greatest dishes.

Chinese New Year: A toast to Tiger

Feb. 8, 2010
There won't be any ball drops on Saturday night, and thankfully, no one trying to decipher what Dick Clark is saying. Yet more than a billion people on the planet will be celebrating and partying as another year begins anew.