Chicago Food & Drink

A Dessert with Everything But The Kitchen Sink

A Dessert with Everything But The Kitchen Sink

Why choose your toppings when you can have them all at once. At Culina in Los Angeles, there's a dessert... Watch »

Dec 10, 2012
Get Up Early for a Doughnut from Glazed and Infused

Get Up Early for a Doughnut from Glazed and Infused

When does your alarm go off? If you work at Glazed and Infused, its before the sun is up! Ali gets up early to feed... Watch »

Dec 10, 2012
Francois Payard Shows Ali the Secret Behind FP Patisserie

Francois Payard Shows Ali the Secret Behind FP Patisserie

Francois Payard is the name in French pastries, and he's just opened a new patisserie in Watch »

Dec 10, 2012
Explore the World of Chocolate at the Chocolate Show

Explore the World of Chocolate at the Chocolate Show

Looking to get your chocolate fix? The place to go is the Chocolate Show! Ali samples the best chocolate... Watch »

Dec 10, 2012
Baconfest 2013 Tickets On Sale Monday

Baconfest 2013 Tickets On Sale Monday

VIP tickets available for popular April event. Read »

Dec 17, 2012
This Week on 1st Look: Get Ready for a Sugar High

This Week on 1st Look: Get Ready for a Sugar High

Join host Ali Fedotowsky Saturday after "Saturday Night Live" on NBC. Watch »

Dec 6, 2012
Wayne's Weekend: Holiday Mincemeat Pies

Wayne's Weekend: Holiday Mincemeat Pies

Make a meatless mincemeat pie for the holiday loaded with apple, citrus, brown sugar and sauce on the side. Read »

Dec 6, 2012
Go Meatless with Meat-free Mincemeat Pie

Go Meatless with Meat-free Mincemeat Pie

Wayne shows you an alternative to the traditional mincemeat pie. Watch »

Dec 6, 2012
Charlie Trotter Auctions Items From Restaurant

Charlie Trotter Auctions Items From Restaurant

Wednesday auction includes kitchen gadgets, appliances, artwork. Read »

Dec 12, 2012
Homemade Edible Holiday Gifts

Homemade Edible Holiday Gifts

Christmas cookies are great, but why not make something different this holiday season? We have three... Watch »

Dec 5, 2012
Easy Ways to Save on Holiday Groceries

Easy Ways to Save on Holiday Groceries

Food shopping can be very pricey around the holidays, but it doesn't have to be. Here are three easy ways to... Watch »

Dec 5, 2012
Three Amazing Kitchen Gifts for the Holidays

Three Amazing Kitchen Gifts for the Holidays

Looking for a useful, nifty gadget to give someone? Here are three gift ideas for food-loving friends and... Watch »

Dec 5, 2012
Del Frisco

Del Frisco "Steaks" its Claim on Chicago

National chain takes over Esquire Theatre space on Oak Street. Read »

Dec 4, 2012

Grand Opening: Del Frisco’s Hits Oak Street

Upscale steakhouse takes over former Esquire Theatre space. View »

Dec 4, 2012
How to Market to Hostess Doomsayers

How to Market to Hostess Doomsayers

Original Baby’s Cheesesteak restaurant, in an effort to gain marketing traction by playing on the fears of... Read »

Dec 3, 2012
Mix Cool Drinks for the Holidays

Mix Cool Drinks for the Holidays

Wayne and the author of "The Old New Bar" show you drinks to mix up for your holiday gatherings. Watch »

Nov 29, 2012
Own Your Own Restaurant For NYE

Own Your Own Restaurant For NYE

Fish Bar offers eBay auction to buy restaurant for a night. Read »

Nov 27, 2012
Ali Blends a Boozy Smoothie at Cocktail Bodega

Ali Blends a Boozy Smoothie at Cocktail Bodega

Love drinking, but hate the hangovers? Just head for the Lower East Side and grab yourself a boozy smoothie... Watch »

Nov 20, 2012
Fried Turkey: Don't Get Burned

Fried Turkey: Don't Get Burned

Firefighters warn of the dangers associated with popular turkey fryers just in time for Turkey Watch »

Nov 20, 2012
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