Legendary chef and Yan Can Cook television host Martin Yan brought No Crumbs’ Josh Decolongon on a personal food tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown this summer. Since we were feeling the warm weather vibes, our first stop had to be barbecue. Martin guided us towards a little BBQ spot on Stockton Street called Gourmet Delight. Gourmet Delight isn’t a “sit-down and enjoy” barbecue restaurant. Instead meat-enthusiasts who are in the know pull up to a take-out counter and are treated to plastic containers piled high with succulent roast duck, barbecue pork, fried chicken and other carnivorous and neighborhood specialties. It’s…

Carnivale has announced the launch of Komal at Carnivale, an interactive multi-course dining experience curated, prepared and served by Chef from an exclusive open-concept Chef’s kitchen at in Carnivale’s main dining room. With communal seating for a total of 6 guests per experience, Komal at Carnivale offers a collection of seasonal plates. Chef will guide diners through the creation of each course, sharing behind the scenes insights, culinary technique and cultural inspirations along the way. Beverage pairings will be available with each course a la carte. Reservations for the interactive new experience are available via Tock for Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 7 pm weekly.  Drawing…

Last week, the City of Chicago announced the musical headliners for the 44th annual Taste of Chicago, which will be held from Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8 at Grant Park. CeeLo Green (September 6), Yahritza y Su Esencia (September 7), and Atlas Genius (September 8) will draw their fandoms for the free festival that has been displaced from its customary late June and early July run time due to the city’s deal with NASCAR. There aren’t any major changes to the format this year. Admission to the three-day festival is free, and attendees can shop from 40 vendors…

Lakeview This take on the classic reuben is for all the plant-based menu lovers out there, who are looking to enjoy all the classics this sandwich month without the meat-filled guilt. Farm Bar Lakeview is using beets as the substitute for corned beef to create the same texture and topped with sauerkraut, swiss cheese, Farm Bar secret sauce sandwiched between marble rye bread. Lincoln ParkThe Cuban – pork carnitas, ham, swiss cheese, mustard aioli, pickle, baguette. Courtesy of Farm Bar The Loop At Staytion Market & Bar, nestled into Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, local fare meets fresh seasonal flavor. Popular on the…

Streetwear brand The Hundreds and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, have joined forces to create a limited-edition ice cream flavor, Bastani Sonnati, inspired by the traditional Persian delight. In collaboration with The Hundreds co-founder, Ben Hundreds, the flavor celebrates his childhood memories, blending the heritage of Persian cuisine with the innovative spirits of both brands. The collaboration flavor officially launches on August 8, 2024.  “This isn’t just an ice cream flavor; it’s a tribute to the Sundays spent around the dinner table with my family,” shares Ben Hundreds. “It’s a taste that invites our guests to feel at home, capturing those warm, familiar…

Home Run Inn joins Chicago Public Schools to host one of its annual Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to connect with their school communities and prepare for the new school year. Home Run Inn restaurants will distribute 3,000 free large slices of pizza. The Back-to-School Bach will be held at Marquette Park (6700 South Kedzie Avenue) on Tuesday, July 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. These annual community networking events feature music, food, games, activities and the opportunity for CPS students and families to meet with their schools, receive school supplies, and take advantage of access to free COVID-19 vaccines and health-related information. CPS staff and volunteers…

Chef Danny Grant reintroduces Eight Bar, the upscale casual bar and restaurant located on the ground floor of Maple & Ash. Eight Bar features a refreshed look, new menu items, late night offerings and happy hour specials — officially debuting on Thursday, August 8th. Serving Maple Hospitality Group’s hospitality in a more casual setting, the restaurant features a well-rounded menu of raw and chilled seafood and sushi, along with steakhouse favorites, plus cocktails by the restaurant’s bar team and wine selections from the wine team. “Maple & Ash has earned the reputation of being the city’s go-to for celebratory moments, where you dress up and enjoy an unforgettable meal. Eight Bar is…

Chicago Food Truck Festival, held on July 20-21 in the South Loop, showcased a variety of food trucks and vendors, attracting locals and visitors alike (Photo Credit: Facebook). By Ethan Davis Season 11 of the Chicago Food Truck Festival occurred on July 20 and 21 in the South Loop, right outside McCormick Place. The name for this season was the ‘Summer of Daisy.’ The festival featured food trucks and food tent vendors from all over the city. Chicago classics like Harold’s and Uncle Remus were present. Lines stretched from the middle of the street to the sidewalk for other favorites…

CHICAGO — Keith Lee is back in the Windy City. The hugely popular food TikToker, who has an online following of more than 16 million, is chomping his way through Chicago. He’s been in the city since last week, visiting his first restaurant July 24 and posting his latest review Monday. The Las Vegas-based food critic has vowed to try out more places than when he visited in the fall as part of a nationwide tour. Here’s everywhere Lee has been in Chicago during this trip: Amici 3933 N. Broadway St. in Buena Park First up, Lee visited Amici Chicago…

I hope you already have your plan down for Mother’s Day. Me? I’m over here turning over the latest gift my own mom gave me, one that resonates through New Orleans food and hospitality.New Orleans is a hospitality town, and that doesn’t just mean it’s a draw for tourists and convention business. I think hosting is part of the cultural DNA of this city. One of the great pleasures I take from living here is showing people a proper time when they visit. I want them to tell stories of us when they go home.  Long before I made New…