Study: Food, TV tied to unhealthy lifestyles

May. 29, 2012
Eating more fruits and vegetables and watching less television can cause a "domino effect" of healthy behavior.

Why the West Loop is hot for foodies

Feb. 6, 2012
For more than a decade, Chicago's West Loop area, the neighborhood just west of the Kennedy Expressway, has been a destination for cutting edge eateries and chefs trying new concepts.In late February, chef Jared Van Camp opens his latest venture Nellcôte.

Oak Park might ban eating while driving

Oct. 13, 2011
The Village of Oak Park is considering making it illegal to eat while driving. Village trustee Colette Lueck, who offered the idea at the end of a recent board meeting for the western suburb of Chicago, said the city is just exploring the idea right now."

Confessions of a sriracha fanatic

Sep. 6, 2011
I have a confession. I am a sriracha sauce addict. This is a recent development.

'Kitchen Science': The dinner is in the details

Aug. 31, 2011
Eating out has taught many Americans to be knowledgeable about ordering subtle and complex dishes from around the world, but it's left many of us less knowledgeable about how to cook our own food.

Cemitas Atomica: Taking a bite out of an amazing Chicago sandwich

Aug. 22, 2011
We're back from our trip to Alaska, where it was more about communing with animals than eating them. So to make up for lost time, today we headed over to Cemitas Pueblas in Chicago, to try their legendary Atomica sandwich.

Culinary adventures along the Illinois River

Aug. 19, 2011
At a gathering of fellow foodies, Catherine Lambrecht was asked the following hypothetical question: If you had 10 days paid vacation and an unlimited budget, where would you go?Her cohorts listed distant locales with enticing food cultures: Thailand, Switzerland.