Author: Angela Burke


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Resy SpotlightChicago

Demera’s Tigist Reda on the Power of Sharing Ethiopian Cuisine

When Tigist Reda thinks back to Demera’s early days, she recalls the regulars settled in around the tables of her…

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GuidesChicago

Resy’s 2022 Holiday Bucket List for Chicago

To-do lists abound during the holiday season, especially when it comes to holiday gift shopping and grocery shopping but fret…

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Women of FoodChicago

How Mi Tocaya Antojería’s Diana Dávila Sees a Different Side to Chicago Food

The world swiftly took notice of chef Diana Dávila when she opened Mi Tocaya Antojería five years ago. More From Resy…

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The ClassicsChicago

At Lem’s Bar-B-Q, Comfort Comes in a Plaid Paper Boat

We zipped down 75th Street for an early dinner the day that indoor dining reopened in Chicago last year, but…

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Resy LineupChicago

The Resy Lineup: An Ethereal Omakase, 90’s-Tinged Cocktails, and More

Welcome to Chicago’s Resy Lineup, your regular dose of recommendations on what to eat, drink, and see — updated on a…

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New on ResyChicago

Now Open on Resy: Apolonia, Bar Chido, Orso, Everett Farms, and More

It’s spring, and an exciting new crop of restaurants has sprouted across Chicagoland. In South Loop, there’s Apolonia, chef Stephen…

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New on ResyChicago

Now Open On Resy: Nipsey’s, Monteverde, Arbella, and More

In Chicago, spring means you never know what you’re going to get, weather-wise. Thankfully, with the reopening of indoor dining,…

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The sprawling kitchen Gregory Gourdet set up for his Kann pop-up, in a historic Southeast Portland building. // Courtesy of Kann

InterviewsPortland

Kann’s Gregory Gourdet Pays Homage to Haiti’s Deep History — and His Northwest Home

Heritage, family, and food memories are at the heart of Kann, chef Gregory Gourdet’s long-awaited, highly-anticipated Haitian restaurant. The family-style…

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The ClassicsChicago

On Chicago’s South Side, Josephine’s Preserves the Lineage of Soul Food

To own a restaurant is a labor of love. To own a soul food restaurant for 35 years, as Josephine…

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Darnell Reed in front of his restaurant, Luella's Southern Kitchen. // Credit: Angela Conners Treimer

Behind the LineChicago

Darnell Reed Was a Talented Chef. The Pandemic Made Him a Skilled Baker, Too.

Darnell Reed has spent virtually every day of his life, since high school, working in kitchens. In 2015, Reed opened…

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