Where to Get Paczki and Other Fat Tuesday Treats in 2025
WTTW / by Dan Hautzinger / February 24, 2025 Chicagoans are big fans of dessert – at least that’s the takeaway from compiling a list of sweet treats for Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday, the days in which Christians historically use up all the delectable ingredients that they give up during the period of fasting known as Lent. There are plenty of treats traditionally eaten during this last hurrah of feasting and celebration, from the cardamom-scented semlor of Swedes to the colorful king cake of New Orleans’
Chicago chefs recommend 8 of their favorite local restaurants
Crain's Chicago Business / by Crain's Staff / September 30, 2024 Manilow asks every guest who joins the show where they like to eat on their days off. Some recommend upscale and well-known restaurants, while others share their favorite hidden gems. In this episode, we round up recommendations from eight previous Dining Table guests who spoke of spots a bit off the beaten path, at least as far as the typical Chicago dining guides go. Read More Here.
