Our definitive guide No Images? Click here Sure, there's a lot of new big names in Chicago, but this guide sticks to the classics: a rich and nostalgia-inducing hot fudge sundae, a stiff Martini, a good old-fashioned diner omelette, and a big, doughy, and, yes, deep, Chicago-style stuffed pizza. The Best Deep Dish in Chicago Chicago deep dish is remarkably distinct from pizza as it’s known elsewhere. Baked in a tall, circular pan, it features a thick crust filled with cheese on the bottom, toppings (optional) in the middle, and sauce ladled on top. Here's where to find the best pies in the city. A Chefs' Guide to Eating Out in ChicagoFew people are better informed of the ins and outs of the city's food scene than the very folks who work in it. For this eating itinerary, we spoke to some of Chicago's top chefs about their favorite bars and restaurants. |
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The Best Immersion Blenders: An Update!
Give 'em a whirl No Images? Click here The Best Immersion Blenders We tested 12 immersion blenders to find the ones that are champs at puréeing, blending, and crushing, yet still easy to use. Get the full story here. The Powerhouse: All-Clad Stainless Steel Immersion Blender Through round after round of rigorous testing, the All-Clad Stainless Steel Immersion Blender revealed its impressive strength. The Full Package: Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender requires more of an up-and-down motion to complete its tasks. But when used properly, it's incredibly successful at everything you can think of. Blending on a Budget: Hamilton Beach 2-Speed Hand Blender The Hamilton Beach 2-Speed Hand Blender ended up being a sleeper hit, consistently doing in much pricier units and comfortably keeping up with our champ throughout rounds of testing. The Best Cordless: All-Clad Cordless Rechargeable Immersion Blender The priciest of the bunch, All-Clad's cordless immersion blender is a good pick if you have enough countertop space to house the small charging unit. |
Your Guide to the Last Great Summer Cookout
Let's go, long weekend! No Images? Click here Old standbys like burgers and grilled chicken may be great, but Labor Day is a time to pull out the big guns and send off summer right. Every cookout needs some vegetables, and grilled vegetables are particularly delicious. Your guests will need a few beverages to cool off with after all those smoky, charred dishes. Saying goodbye to grilling weather also means saying goodbye to summer fruit! Now get grillin' So you've got your menu all set—but are your grill skills in check? Here are our favorite tips, techniques, and equipment to make sure your last big cookout is your best one yet. |