Ever wonder how chefs do Thanksgiving? They lean into seasonal sides and cozy flavors — but most importantly, they plan ahead. “The key is creating a menu where nothing is made in the moment,” says Monteverde chef-partner Sarah Grueneberg. This kale dish, from her new produce-centric cookbook Listen to Your Vegetables, ticks all the right boxes: It’s … Read more
For Mona Sang, cooking Khmer food is both a balm and a celebration. The chef, who most recently worked at Lettuce Entertain You’s Ivy Room, did what so many others did when furloughed during the pandemic — she returned to her roots. Sang opened Mona Bella Catering with her mother, Sarom Sieng, who had a restaurant in … Read more
From take-home meals to where to get your turkey, here’s how to celebrate this month.
Some of the best restaurants around town are catering to vegans and vegetarians — and serving up top-quality dishes even the most ardent carnivores won’t want to miss.
From hummus to dairy-free sundaes, these are the bites (in no particular order) that even nonvegans will relish.
Whip up a funfetti pie, black-eyed pea fritters, and mushroom meatloaf.
Chef Kevin Schuder walks us through the $23 fermented spread at Lincoln Park’s Fancy Plants Kitchen.
