after Fortune moved to its current location in 7 Corners. The Fortune personnel told us that they moved to be able to accomodate larger banquets without closing the entire facility to the public. Cold dishes seem to be an issue...

While it’s not in the neighborhood of Navy Pier, and would cost about 20 bucks if you went by cab, much less by public transit, probably about the same amount of time, you should consider visiting Devon Ave., the commercial...

Manhattan has developed as a borough without a middle class. Those that live there are either very wealthy or very poor. The very wealthy seem less likely to try new cuisine like the working class stiffs of Chicago like you and I...

and cheese made with velveeta at a friend’s last weekend (direct quote: “the cheese is terrible”). i’m okay with him turning it down — that’s his choice — now we just have to work on his...

As a business owner who makes a living serving the general public, I love the place. Everytime, I go I’m amazed at what they can get away with and still fill every chair at 3:00 pm on a tues. The rules and mins. are the...

to the price point ($7-$10) and their generous and obvious flavors they are exceedingly popular. For this reason (and others) they are considered “Chardonnay” by the general public when in actuality they are merely mass appeal...

was a full-fledged chowhound. Chowhounds work with utmost savvy within limits, whether those limits are financial, health-related, geographic, or aesthetic. The point is what you DO within those limits. That’s what this site...

for a cozy, personal feel to each section, but airy enough that you didn’t get claustrophobia. Our table was near the back, just where the kitchen joins the public areas. For me (Gary had his back to it) this was an added...

While in a public-spirited mood, can you by any chance suggest where I might look for a mayo that’s both sugar-free and vinegar-free? I’m never without a quart of Hellman’s in the fridge and a backup in the...

can get you in trouble, but: Chardonnay: most California and Australian Chardonnays use Burgundy as their models, so you might as well start with the original and work your way down (or not). For lighter, fruitier wines, try those...

thick-as-a-phone-book Chicago pizza, with less tourist attention than the admirable Pizzeria Uno (where the late Lou once worked) or the less impressive Gino’s. Discussions of best: 14738, 12789, 11186, 8005; North side:...

. Is it the lack of public transportation here which makes a trip across town more of a trip, not to mention high gas prices? Is it the related higher level of sprawl? Is it that this is a bit more of a family place than, say,...

can make it to both crixa and bake sale betty’s on the way to work right now!

and Marks & Spencer. Then there’s the many millions, presumably like your friend’s parents, who are either unemployed or working for low wages and do not have that opportunity. Poverty is a terrible thing.

working on its BBQ. Deli? Katz gets the nod for pastrami but I have to confess that the place is just too goofy for me. I steer clear of desserts. For what it’s worth, A burger at Molly’s pub (short walk from the W) or...