Some quick criticisms and compliments on meals had around town.
Stick to the sandwiches at McAlister’s Deli: I’ve long been a huge fan of McAlister’s Deli, its superior sandwiches, fantastic service (where do they—and Paul’s Fruit Market for that matter—find all those handsome, helpful teens? Must be a Glenview-area thing) and its kid-friendly menu. The chain […]

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Yum! Brands officials announced Pizza Hut will begin delivering pasta items in April.
That’s right: delivery pasta. Hmm.
When it comes to delivery, pasta isn’t at all like pizza or Chinese food: the only two foods I can think of that fare well on wheels. (Well, OK, chicken wings do OK, but not great.) Chefs will tell […]

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Full disclosure: I hate the Duck Dance song. Hate, I tell my picky 9-year-old, who uses the word to describe certain dishes his dad cooks, is such a strong word that it should rarely be used — especially when the guy who does his cooking controls his bedtime. But when it comes to this wretched […]

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If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party this weekend and want to do less work and have more fun—just the opposite of what I tend to do when I entertain—then here are some restaurant-centered tips for making the bash much easier. These picks are designed to save time and cash and please your guests.
Pizza: My […]

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