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 [...]

Chicagoland restaurants host seafood festsChicagoland restaurants host seafood fests

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Craving crustaceans?

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The annual Crab Festival at Shaw’s Crab House in River North and Schaumburg, through Jan. 31, offers prix-fixe dinners with a choice of Maryland-style crab cakes made from Louisiana blue crab ($35.99) or a 1-pound Alaskan golden king crab ($52.99) accompanied by a cup of clam chowder, cole slaw, au gratin [...]

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 [...]

Best New Restaurants November…

Fabio Sorano has a hit on his hands with his second restaurant that just opened in Logan Square. Letizia’s Fiore Vino Bar & Ristorante is similar to its predecessor, Enoteca Roma Ristoranti & Wine Bar, in that it offers authentic Italian cuisine and a full-scale bakery, but that’s pretty much where the comparisons end.

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5 new Chicago restaurants

Roka Akor's steak made over the robata grill.

The Grub Guide to What’s Hot: I’m betting a collective groan happened when folks in River North found out that yet another sushi spot was opening in the neighborhood. It’s not like the area is short on sashimi and maki rolls, so making a big [...]