Chicago Food Blog

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 [...]

Now coffee lovers and beer drinkers can have the best of both worlds. The Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout is a Japanese beer that is offered on Shinto’s extensive wine, beer and cocktails menu. In addition to Japanese beers, their drink menu boasts beers from China, Belgium, Amsterdam, Holland and Canada. The Hitachino Next Espresso Stout [...]

Four Ideas for a Night that’s Anything but Plain Roses are great – until you find out she’s allergic to pollen. Chocolates are classic – until you remember she’s vegan (there goes $30). Lingerie is romantic – until you accidentally buy one size to small and she spends the rest of the night in tears. [...]

Patty Burger knows this sandwich will make you famous! What makes a burger the best of the year? What makes it Oscar-worthy? How about taking an all beef patty and putting Swiss, provolone, and cheddar cheeses, sautéed onions and mushrooms, avocado slices, bacon and Patty sauce? That is what makes up Patty Burger’s The Oscar. [...]

I dare you to find something on this menu — and especially the specials menu — to where you don’t lick your plate clean. Even though our portions are HUGE the majority of our food gets finished and there is a reason why everyone takes home the rest if their stomachs prove smaller than their [...]

Shinto Japanese Steakhouse Is The Place To Go For Halloween Delights If you are like me you LOVE good sushi. Check out these seasonal specials at Shintos in Naperville. Stay in the Halloween spirit by enjoying succulent sushi and delicious drinks with spooktacular themes. Shinto Japanese Steakhouse has some great menu items that fit perfectly [...]

Shiraz Lets You Splurge With Their New 50/50 Menu – 50% Discounts Off Appetizers and Wine At Bloomingdale’s Hottest Restaurant Enjoy the luxury and sophistication of a world class restaurant without the five star prices. Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort’s Shiraz On The Water is offering a menu that features half off select wines and appetizers.  [...]

When it comes to cooking shrimp, it’s easy to resort to the simplistic preparations of a Shrimp Scampi or shrimp with pasta, but Between Boutique Café and Lounge in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood is putting a South American twist on shrimp with their delectable dishes of the Spicy Shrimp Soup and Sweet Potato Wrapped Shrimp. [...]

Street Food At Its Best Every Wednesday night, Executive Chef Kristine Subido of Wave at W Chicago- Lakeshore (644 N. Lakeshore) will serve up her version of Street Food. Each month a different country’s culture will be captured through their food. October – Vietnam Grilled lemon grass beef rice paper rolls with peanut and sweet [...]

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 [...]

Bring Florence to Your Very Own Kitchen Grilling the Perfect Italian Steak is an easy and great way to enhance your Labor Day Holiday. Chef Abraham Aguirre, from Grotto Italian Steakhouse in Oak Brook has tips on how to prepare this succulent dish. Chef Abraham suggests preparing a Porterhouse Steak which lets you enjoy the [...]