Known for its delicious deep-dish pizza, overflowing hot dogs, and hearty Italian beefs, Chicago is also known by locals for its plenitude of unique neighborhood restaurants and its incredibly diverse food culture. Good Eating's Cheap Eats in Chicago is the first-ever collection of the best of these restaurants from the city and suburbs as hand-picked from the Chicago Tribune's popular Cheap Eats feature. This comprehensive collection is conveniently organized by neighborhood and is filled with helpful tips on what to try and what to pass by, all written in the friendly, distinctive tone of the award-winning staff of Chicago Tribune food writers. Good Eating's Cheap Eats in Chicago is perfect for the hardworking student, the budget-conscious traveler, and the city or suburban family seeking an inexpensive night out that doesn't compromise on taste. Affordable options in popular hotspots like Lincoln Park and the Loop are revealed, along with the best of diverse neighborhoods like Andersonville, Ukrainian Village, Bucktown, and Hyde Park. Even going beyond the city limits, this book explores the best low-cost suburban restaurants in towns like Downers Grove, Naperville, Evanston, and many others. For delicious dining on a budget, Good Eating's Cheap Eats in Chicago is a handy, straightforward guide for both longtime locals and first-time visitors to celebrate the Chicago area for its eclectic range of cuisines, dining styles, and beautiful neighborhoods.

Compiled directly from the Chicago Tribune's restaurant reviews, Good Eating's Global Dining in Chicago is an expansive and diverse collection of the best international cuisine throughout the city and suburbs. The featured restaurants featured span a variety of cultures and continents: East and Southeast Asian, Central and South American, African, European, Middle Eastern, and more. The Chicago Tribune's award-winning reporters cover everything from the quality of a restaurant's dishes to dining décor, location, and service in vivid detail. Each section is organized by region, so readers can see an overview of international options before choosing a restaurant. Perfect for both Chicago residents and visitors, Good Eating's Global Dining in Chicago is a great guide for the adventurous and curious eater.

Compiled directly from the Chicago Tribune's restaurant reviews, Good Eating's Fine Dining in Chicago is an authoritative collection of the best restaurants in Chicago, including the 2012 and 2013 Michelin-star rated restaurants as well as all of the restaurants rated by the newspaper as four stars. Author and longtime Chicago Tribune dining critic brings the experience of dining in the city's most acclaimed restaurants to life with his warm, accessible writing and extensive expertise. In the past decade, Chicago has become an international destination for fine cuisine, home to master chefs like Rick Bayless, Grant Achatz, and Stephanie Izard. The Chicago Tribune and Phil Vettel have built an insiders' relationship with these top Chicago hotspots, and Good Eating's Fine Dining in Chicago divulges juicy food industry insights along with mouthwatering reviews. This book represents the top tier of dining establishments in the Windy City, in terms of both the highest-quality food and the most innovative and elegant presentation. Organized by types of cuisine, the book reveals a diverse range of fine Chicago restaurants ranging from molecular gastronomy and contemporary American to classic French and new inventive ethnic cuisine. Perfect for both Chicago residents and visitors, Good Eating's Fine Dining in Chicago is a great guide for any lover of gourmet food.

Perfect for home cooks looking to entertain, Good Eating's Party Snacks and Appetizers is a collection of recipes both sophisticated and fun, all of which have been hand-picked from 25 years of award-winning Chicago Tribune food writing. Easy to prepare and elegant in presentation, these snacks, appetizers, desserts, and cocktails are terrific for any occasion, including book clubs, dinner parties, summer soirees, and more. Born from the Chicago Tribune’s own test kitchen, the recipes feature friendly introductions and conversational tips from experienced food editors. All the recipes are easy to find and logically organized under the following categories: dips and spreads, snacks, appetizers and small plates, savory tarts and pizzas, salads, breads, scones and muffins, cookies and bars, desserts, nonalcoholic drinks, and cocktails. Good Eating's Party Snacks and Appetizers is a go-to resource every home cook should have on the shelf, at the ready to add variety to any party or gathering. With quick and unique recipes like "Artichoke and Pesto Pizza" to "Apricot and Yogurt Parfait with Salted Pistachio Brittle," your guests will never want to leave.

The ultimate guide to Chicago's food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including: food festivals and culinary events; specialty food shops; farmers markets and farm stands; trendy restaurants and time-tested iconic landmarks; and recipes using local ingredients and traditions."

In this, it's first new cookbook in more than a decade, the Chicago Tribune offers 50 of the very best recipes from the pages of the paper’s weekly Good Eating section. The Tribune remains one of the few newspapers in this country with its own working test kitchen, which ensures that the recipes are accurate and reliable. Each year, staff members choose their favorites. Now, the best of those winning recipes are compiled in a book that reflects how we having been cooking--and eating--over the last decade. The book features recipes from across the wide range of common kitchen offerings: starters, meat and poultry dishes, seafood, pasta, rice, side dishes, salads, baked goods, and desserts. In addition, a section on menu planning offers readers ideas for entertaining. Among the recipes featured: Mac and cheese with bacon and tomato Sesame bok choy Napa slaw with charred salmon Chicken cacciatore with red and yellow peppers Homemade maple-sage sausage Strawberry shortcake muffins Chocolate peanut butter pots de crème This book is sure to have broad appeal with home cooks and food enthusiasts across the country and around the world.

Deck the table with dozens of Christmas treats from appetizers to eggnog! Good Eating’s Christmas Recipes is a quick and easy guide to preparing successful holiday dinners. This collection features the best Christmas Eve and Christmas Day recipes from the pages of the Chicago Tribune, from the traditional to the innovative. Full-color photography captures these dishes in mouthwatering detail. Featuring unique and creative entrees, appetizers, side dishes, and desserts, this book is perfect for anyone trying to expand their Christmas repertoire or seeking inspiration for the perfect holiday meal. Simple holiday treats and savory favorites are sure to make your table merry. Try: Potato Pierogi • Crustless Asaparagus Quiche • Cranberry-Kissed Sweet Potatoes • Curried Red Cabbage with Chestnuts • Reilly Christmas Brisket • Obama Family Chili • Walnut Horns • Butter Cookies • Classic Egg Nog • and much more