There are plenty of places to get “the best burger in Chicago. Bavette’s and RockIt Burger Bar, we’re looking at you. In fact we have probably featured enough of Chicago’s burgers that we could turn it into a regular column (dibs on that assignment). Last week, I encountered another burger that deserves its moment in the sun: the Public Burger at Pump Room. Located in the Public Hotel, Pump Room is a great place to grab a drink or meet…
During the summer, I’m all about the no-cook recipes. My current kitchen is not a large space. As a result, whenever I turn a heat source on, no matter how low or how light, it immediately feels like you’re locked in a boiler room. However, as soon as sleep-with-the-windows-open weather begins, I am all about fall flavors and recipes you can cook on the stovetop or in the oven: like apple walnut salsa.…
Prosciutto, Apple and Pecorino Pizza at J. Rocco Italian Table (NOW CLOSED)
To Eat, Travel October 15, 2013
Since opening its doors earlier this year, J. Rocco Italian Table has done more than just create dishes of cauliflower that prompt out of body experiences. The 80-seat dining room and newly opened second-floor bar serve easy, casual Italian food simple enough for a Tuesday night but special enough to warrant a visit with out-of-town guests. …
