10 uncommon Mother’s Day 2013 options in Chicago

Family-style Mother’s Day feast at Embeya.

Sure, you can follow the brunch bunch on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, but why not let mom sleep in and enjoy something different? Here are a few uncommon ways to celebrate with Mom this weekend.

Start Mother’s Day weekend off by taking mom to a special Truffle [...]

Leap Day Local Distillery Dinner at Quince

Four Courses Paired with FEW Spirits

Wednesday, February 29 6:30 p.m. $75 per person

Quince will hold an extra special dinner on this year’s extra day, Leap Day. On Wednesday, February 29, the Evanston restaurant will welcome FEW Spirits, the neighboring, small-batch distillery for a four course dinner. Executive Chef Andy [...]

SPOTLIGHT CHEF, FEATURING JARED VAN CAMP AT NELLCÔTE

Chef Jared Van Camp

Chef Jared Van Camp will craft an “obsessively house made” and locally focused bill of fare. Taking influence

Ever wonder how your favorite chefs landed in the kitchen and who mentored them? Or what inspires their cuisine and what motivates them? Well, Beauty and Her Feast has always been intrigued by all the ingredients [...]

100 Chicago restaurants open Christmas Day 2011

You don’t have to cook Christmas dinner. We’ve already told you about 12 great options for Christmas dinner in Chicagoland this year. But that’s just the start. Here’s a list of 100 Chicago restaurants and bars that will be open on Christmas Day. Take your pick.

Reservations recommended.

676 Restaurant and Bar, Loop, American. Abyssinia Ethiopian [...]

Traditional French Holiday Treats

Traditional French Holiday Treats

 The French Pastry School 226 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL, 60606, USA

November 8 – 10, 2011 (4pm – 9pm) ♦ Food Enthusiast – $525 Pierre Zimmermann, Master Baker, World Baking Champion, The French Pastry School Faculty

The weather’s getting colder and, judging by the Michigan Avenue window displays, [...]