A Guide to Foraging for Chefs
Here I talk with chefs and foragers (some of whom are both!) to learn about the best ways to get into this new area of truly “local sourcing.” Read more.
From Trash To Treasure: Using Underutilized Fish
From rudderfish to snakefish, I speak with Chef Norman Van Aken and others on how they’re working with local fisheries to re-capture species otherwise thrown out as bycatch. The next wave of sustainable seafood. Read more.
Birch Road Cellar: Chicago’s Secret Society
An inside peek into Birch Road Cellar, a coveted, members-only social outpost in Chicago. EC Winter 2015_Birch Road Cellars-Levin
Liquid Gold: Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Two of my favorite people and chefs here: Christine Cikowski and Josh Kulp of Honey Butter Fried Chicken in Chicago. Read their story.
Mexique: Chef Carlos Gayton
I talk with Chef Carlos Gayton, owner of the acclaimed, fine-dining Mexican restaurant, Mexique, in Chicago. Read more.
Big Delicious Planet: A Farm-to-Table Caterer
For this profile of Big Delicious Planet, I speak with Heidi Moorman Coudal, a former caterer for rock stars. Read more
Band of Bohemia
A profile of Chef Matt Dubois of Band of Bohemia in Chicago. Read the article.
Design Market: Minneapolis
For my regular Design Market article, I cover Minneapolis restaurants with great design. Read more.
Buy the Farm: Chefs and Farmers
Here I profile different chefs and restauranteurs who own and operate their own farms. The REAL farm-to-table pioneers. Read more.
Craft Beer Infusions
Charlotte, N.C., is known for its booming craft beer scene. Here I write about brewers infusing different foods into their beers. Read the article.