Blogs

Season 16, Episode 2: Nico Osteria, Little Bad Wolf & Greenhouse Inn

Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Christine Torres, William Ferguson, and Molly Cavanaugh who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Nico Osteria,

A Q&A with Nico Osteria’s Chef de Cuisine Erling Wu-Bower and Wine Director Bret Heiar

Chef de Cuisine Erling Wu Bower, Nico Osteria

 

Hello! This week, I’m talking seafood with Nico Osteria’s Chef de Cuisine Bower (and 2 time James Beard nominee) Erling Wu-Bower, who gives us some tips on sourcing, purchasing, and preparing seafood. And since wine is one of the most important elements of a great meal, I asked Wine Director Bret Heiar to provide some guidance on pairing vino and seafood.

Craft Beer

Ask any random tourist to come up with some of Chicago’s most notable attributes, and “brewing” might not be near the top of the list. But perhaps it should be.