Bite of the Best

Chicago Restaurant Week February 2012 - February 1, 2012

The fifth annual Chicago Restaurant Week will run from Friday, February 17 – Sunday, February 26, 2012. Over 200 of Chicago’s best restaurants will be offering special three course prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner.

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Valentine’s Day Date Night Cooking Class - January 27, 2012

Join Parties that Cook at Charlie Baggs in the Belden Stratford (located at 2300 N. Lincoln Park West) for a Valentine’s Day Date Night Cooking Class on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm. You and your partner …

Couples Cake Decorating - December 2, 2011

Plan a date night with Give Me Some Sugar’s Couples Cake Decorating Class on Friday, December 9, 2011 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm. You and a guest will receive a 6 inch by 3 inch cake to decorate with buttercream. …

Winter White Soiree - December 1, 2011

Join Chef Judson Todd Allen tomorrow, Friday, December 2, 2011 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at Kenmore Live Studio (located at 678 North Wells) as he shares secrets on preparing festive dishes for this years holiday entertaining.

The event also …

Chicago Tea Garden Tea Tastings - November 6, 2011

Sample a variety of teas at Chicago Tea Garden (2023 West Carroll Avenue, Unit C202) on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. The tea tastings include sampling 10-15 teas, learning about tea preparation, the basics of tea …

Martinis for New Music - October 21, 2011

Enjoy a night of martinis, mingling and merrymaking with Martinis for New Music at Marty’s Martini Bar on Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. This free event is designed to support the efforts of Chicago Composers Orchestra…

Chicago Gourment 2011 - September 16, 2011

Chicago Gourmet — an event showcasing over 100 of Chicago’s finest restaurants and chefs along with spirit makers and breweries from around the world — will take place Friday, September 23 – Sunday, September 25, 2011. Featured restaurants will include …

Chuck’s Fest and Beer Expo 2011 - August 30, 2011

Chucks Fest and Beer Expo takes place Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Toyota Park (7000 South Harlem Avenue).

The three day event — presented by Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe — will feature a variety of Mexican, …

Taste of Chicago - June 7, 2011

Chicago will be throwing a ten-day food festival from Friday, June 24th – Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Grant Park (located at Michigan Ave. & Congress Dr.) from 11:00 am – 8:30 daily. The hours only on July 3rd will …

Gluten and Allergen Free Expo - April 3, 2011

Living Without magazine will present a Gluten and Allergen Free event from April 29 – May 1, 2011 from 10am to 4 pm at The Wyndham Hotel  (3000 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois).

The expo will feature about 70 gluten and …

Chicago’s Top Specialty Food Awards - November 24, 2010

Chicago food aficionados have spoken. Sticky Toffee Pudding from Sticky Toffee Pudding Company was voted Chicago’s City Choice in a contest at the foodspring.com Specialty Food Pavilion at Chicago Gourmet.

The winner, a warm cake-based dessert made with dates and …

Food & Wine Names Best New Chefs 2010 - April 8, 2010

New York City, April 6, 2010 — At a celebration this week at The Four Seasons Restaurant, Food & Wine Editor in Chief Dana Cowin announced the magazine’s Food & Wine Best New Chefs (BNC) of 2010.

The annual award, …

Chicago Edition: Skydeck Chicago’s Ledge: All Hype - September 11, 2009

I couldn’t wait to walk out on the ledge.

I had seen it when it first opened to the public in July. The Skydeck was on every national and local news with all the hype about your breath being taken …