Amy Bizzarri | For the Sun-Times

Taste

New Titanic-inspired cookbook plays out against the real — and reel — worlds of the ill-fated ship’s milieu

Celebrate the culinary elegance and history of the Titanic as seen through the lens of James Cameron’s blockbuster film.

By Amy Bizzarri | For the Sun-Times

Best friends Aki Berry and Meg Chano have co-written “The Unofficial Ted Lasso Cookbook: From Biscuits to BBQ, 50 Inspired Recipes by TV’s Most Loveable Football Team.”

Taste

Cookbook inspired by ‘Ted Lasso’ series scores big-time recipes

From Pigs in Roy’s Blankie to Crown and Anchor Fish and Chips, a new cookbook draws its inspiration from the TV series’ scenes and characters

By Amy Bizzarri | For the Sun-Times

Food and Restaurants

Affy Tapple celebrates 75 years as Chicago’s iconic autumn treat

Workers at the Niles factory where the beloved treats are made impale 23 to 25 apples a minute with wooden sticks. Then the fruits are dipped into molten caramel and coated in chopped peanuts.

By Amy Bizzarri | For the Sun-Times

Lou Mitchell’s at 565 W Jackson Blvd., has stood the test of time in Chicago’s culinary scene.

Food and Restaurants

At 100, Lou Mitchell’s diner remains an iconic slice of Americana

The iconic downtown Chicago diner seems frozen in time, from its original wooden stools and winding counter to its good old comfort food served in generous portions.

By Amy Bizzarri | For the Sun-Times

A world-famous Superdawg —with fries, of course — is served up in its iconic box at the Northwest Side diner drive-in.

Food and Restaurants

Superdawg at 75 — the iconic Chicago eatery remains a labor of love and a hot dog fan favorite

Superdawg Drive-In, Chicago’s hot dog empire, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this week.

By Amy Bizzarri | For the Sun-Times

James Radek, owner of Moon’s Sandwich Shop in East Garfield Park, sits at his shops counter with their famous corned beef sandwich, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Radek has owned the 90 year old sandwich shop for 44 years now.

Food and Restaurants

90 years and going strong — Moon’s Sandwich Shop still serving up fabulously no-fuss American diner staples

Moon’s Sandwich Shop on the Near West Side has been cooking up stick-to-your-bones fare since 1933.

By Amy Bizzarri | For the Sun-Times

The Mint Matcha Smoothie (front row, far right) is among the citrus-fruit varieties offered at Hi-Vibe Super Juicery.

Taste

Harness the power of in-season citrus at Chicago smoothie, juice bars

We visited seven Chicago smoothie and juice bars to sample some fruit-filled goodness.

By Amy Bizzarri | For the Sun-Times