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February 2nd, 2010 by Staff – Comments (2)
Truffle Truffle Introduces Aphrodisiac Truffles and Caramels Collections:
Chocolate has long been seen as the quintessential aphrodisiac and the sung secret to a woman’s heart. Chicago artisanal chocolate and confections company, truffle truffle, is amping up the heat this Valentine’s Day with the Valentine’s Collection of Aphrodisiac Truffles and Caramels. Whether or not these ingredients truly [...]
January 7th, 2010 by Staff – Comments (3)
The best new bars to visit in the New Year
Still looking for that New Year’s resolution? Why not vow to try all things new and in Chicago there is no better place to start then the ever evolving nightlife scene. From swanky hotel hotspots to dark wooden bars, the top 10 newcomers of last year’s [...]
September 7th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (1)
Morton’s Five-Onion Soup is cream of the crop
You can’t have a good bowl of onion soup without a healthy layer of baked Jarlsberg cheese on top, but before you can get to that point, you have to ensure that the soup itself is decadent and flavorful. At Morton’s The Steakhouse, they use five different types [...]
September 1st, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
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Toast to the Red, White…Pink and Bubbly this Labor Day
Labor Day is a weekend to kick back and relax and enjoy one of the last celebrations of summer. Whether its steaks, burgers or brats, we all have our favorite BBQ fare to celebrate the long weekend, but some party-throwers get stuck [...]
August 31st, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
Francesca’s Restaurants Chef Shares His Eggplant Secrets
When it comes to well-rounded Italian menus, good eggplant is a must. But making the perfect eggplant requires skill and a few tricks of the trade – fortunately, Chef Massimo of Francesca’s Restaurants has expert tips for any chef.
“The main thing to remember is that eggplant is extremely absorbent, [...]