Do you like champagne? I used to reserve it only for weddings and New Year’s Eve, but in the last year or so I have found that I enjoy a bit of bubbly to add a sense of occasion to an otherwise dull weeknight, or as a special treat in the form of a mimosa at brunch!
Our friends at Devon Seafood Grill have put together a fabulous Sparkling Wine Tasting Event, where you will be whisked away to France’s wine country by tasting a variety of champagnes, perfectly paired with …

 
Calling all Rick Bayless fans!
Once again, Macy’s Culinary Council is offering us a great opportunity to get up close and personal with some of America’s most well-known chefs.  Rick Bayless will be demonstrating some delicioso recipes from his new cookbook, Fiesta at Rick’s, at the Old Orchard Mall in Skokie this Saturday, August 28th.  You’ll also get to sample some of the featured dishes!  Chef Bayless will be signing copies of his new cookbook following the demo. 
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Rick Bayless is the owner of several …

Looking for someting to do this weekend?
Macy’s Culinary Council will be doing a food & wine pairing demonstration this Saturday, July 17 at noon.  Culinary Council Chef and Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson will be showing us the basics of proper food and wine partners.  Andrea will also be introducing her new line of stemware called “The One”, which is suitable for both red & white wines.  Culinary Council Chef and restaurateur Takashi Yagihashi will demonstrate how to entertain using seasonal ingredients.  Andrea will be available to sign her new cookbook, …

Ready for some eye candy? 
Take a look at some of the highlights from my trip to the Taste of Chicago.  While the organizers reported that numbers were down by as much as 700,000 this year, there was no evidence of that when I went on Thursday night – it was PACKED! 
Some people complain about the prices at The Taste.  Mr. Man and I shared 9 different things, and we did it all with only 4 strips of tickets – about $24.  Granted, we didn’t buy any alcohol, which is how …

Love it or hate it, the Taste of Chicago is starting this Friday, June 25 and running through July 4.
Right now you can buy discounted tickets for $6 a strip at Dominick’s.  Once The Taste starts, tickets will be $8 a strip.
The Taste is so much more than just turkey legs and frozen bananas!  Each year I find something new and delicious, and of course I also have a few favorites that I seek out each year.  I like to get tasting portions, so I can graze for a few …

It’s that time of the year again – Yelp Eats! Week.  One blissful week of deliciousness, when local restaurants will be offering 3-course dinners for a mere $25.
The Chicago Food Whores have been avid supporters of this event since it began 3 years ago.  If you’re like us, you always have a long list of Chicago restaurants to try, but your dollars can only stretch so far.  Yelp Eats! is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to that special place you’ve been dying to check out without sacrificing your whole paycheck.
Last year …

Hey Burger Lovers!
It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year – BURGERFEST!!!  5 days dedicated to one of my favorite foods.  Check out the menu below.  I’ll be there on Monday devouring a Three Little Pigs burger and slurping a milkshake. 
Bring a friend – you’ll need them to give you CPR after you have a burger-induced heart attack! 

This Friday, May 21, Macy’s will be hosting an event that combines 2 of my favorite things: celebrity chefs and burgers!
Fresh off competing as a “chef-testant” on Top Chef Masters, Marcus Samuelsson will be in Chicago to do a cooking demo as part of Macy’s Culinary Council.  
If you’ve ever been to Seven on State, the fabulous food court on the 7th floor of the Macy’s on State Street, you are well aware that it is a culinary playground for anyone who loves celebrity chefs! Marcus Samuelsson’s Marc Burger is just …

Attention all winos!
Devon Seafood Grill is hosting a wine face-off TONIGHT, where guests will taste a variety of wines from Napa and Sonoma and vote for a winner!
Guests will have the opportunity to taste 4 wines from Napa and 4 from Sonoma while snacking on some delectable appetizers.  Wine representatives from both regions will be on hand to educate the tasters.
Prep your palate and come join the sniffing & swirling fun!  Cost is $29 for 8 glasses of wine and appetizers. 
Reservations are recommended, as space is limited.
Wine Battle: Napa v. …

Are you interested in the local food movement?  The Chicago Food Whores make an effort to support local farmers and artisanal producers, as well as restaurants that use locally sourced products whenever we can.  If you’ re interested in learning more about local food producers and supporters, the FamilyFarmed EXPO is a great opportunity for you!
The 3-day event will feature lots of different events, from a trade show featuring regional fruit and vegetable farmers, dairy and cheese producers, ranchers and artisanal food producers, to chef demos and seminars featuring some …