Mother, May I

In the ongoing war between “may” (“May I go the bathroom, Miss Peterson?”) and “can” (“Can I get a witness?”), we present this lesson.

If your pal asks if you can tell her about May Street Market, you should inform ...

MapQuest

You drive out to the burbs to see a mechanic who knows how to make your engine purr.

You’ll drag your posse to a Pilsen hole in the wall for the city’s most authentic guac.

But what would you do ...

Fritos Go with Lunch

A glimpse into your post-lunch belly.

Mon: Turkey, no cheese.
Tues: Turkey, no cheese.
Wed: Turkey, no cheese.
Thurs: Turkey, no cheese, add peppers.
Fri: A Wreck with everything.

Looks like ’06 tastes a lot like ’05. Why not try ...

The Weekend Guide

Resolution #235 — Live it up.

EAT
Temperature Soup
What: Bowls of soup priced according to the outside temp.
Why: Chicken noodle for pocket change? We absolutely heart frostbite.
When: Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Salad Spinners, 200 W. Monroe St., ...

Best of 2005: The Big Fix

Hear that? It’s the tune of 2006. Before we dive in, a shout-out to our favorites from 2005. Feel free to hum along.

Originally published 2/22/05

There’s nothing wrong with a trip to the dessert bar for a smidgen of ...

Bake Off

You’ve never been opposed to a little wake and bake.

Of course, that phrase has taken on a different meaning in recent years. Nowadays your morning cravings tend to center around baked foods rather than a baked you.

Time for ...

Cookie’s Good Fortune

A few things you may not know about the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s:

Diets are considered null and void. Chocolate receives honorary food group status. And the United States Department of Agriculture recommends that you make sweets an ...