Top chefs from across the country converge at Balena on February 6 for a culinary event that promises to be a veritable United Nations of food. Executive chef Chris Pandel and co. have teamed up with the James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour to host a special Beard House experience right here in Chicago.
Something refreshing and new beckons in Old Town. The Refinery is a cozy culinary haven specializing in refined renditions of familiar soulful fare, from arancini and deviled eggs to poutine and steak. Cheffed by Lawrence Letrero and pastry chef Hetty Arts, The Refinery is a wholesome re-interpretation of American and international comforts.
Host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Alyssa Jutovsky, Randy Machelski, and Kevin Au who weigh in on Chicago area eateries L. Woods (Lincolnwood), Bite Café (Ukrainian Village), and Athenian Room (Lincoln Park).
