Food | Chicago Defender

Site Editor - June 27, 2019

Boxville, a South side shipping container mall, is open for its third season, giving local business owners a low-cost way to conduct business. The...

Brewer Coffee and Custard Open for Business on Chicago’s South Side

Meagan Horstead, Contributing Writer - June 26, 2019

Elijah Brewer III, the owner and a major partner for Brewer Coffee and Custard, believes in the power of serving the community with purpose....

Real Men Celebrates 30 Years of Honoring Fathers

Lee Edwards - June 26, 2019

On a late afternoon in June with overcast skies and smooth jazz in the air, Real Men Cook Charities, Inc.welcomed hundreds of people to...

Chicago Jerk Festival Offers Mix of Jamaican and Caribbean Foods and Music

Meagan Horstead, Contributing Writer - June 19, 2019

Organizers behind the Chicago Jerk Festival say this popular event is coming back for another round. Presented by Jabari CG Productions and Africa International House,...

Real Men Cook: 30 Years Strong (And Counting) By Lee Edwards

Site Editor - June 14, 2019

For many in Chicago’s Black community, Father’s Day has become synonymous with Real Men Cook’s annual celebration of fathers — men who take on...

Kenny Johnson Opens The Bureau Bar and Restaurant in the Heart of University Village

Katara Patton - February 1, 2019

Kenny Johnson, owner of The Bureau Bar (South Loop), The Velvet Lounge and his latest addition, The Bureau Bar and Restaurant, held his grand...

Sip and Savor Opens in Historic Building in Bronzeville

Katara Patton - January 30, 2019

Hot coffee drinks offer a great way to warm up on Winter days. If you're ever looking for a spot to go for a...

Let’s Eat: Kiss My Dish Soul Kitchen

Katara Patton - January 25, 2019

Musical genius Prince is credited with composing, arranging, producing, and playing every instrument on his debut album, For You. That being said, The Black...

#OnBlackHistory: Chicago Black Restaurant Week Celebrates Year Four!

Elle Smith - January 24, 2019

There is always something absolutely amazing to do in Chicago and the surrounding areas--from ice skating at Millennium Park, taking in concerts at Ravinia,...

Let’s Eat: Buddy Guy’s Legends

Katara Patton - January 17, 2019

Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy has had an undeniable influence on some of the world’s most iconic guitarists. Guitars adorn the walls of his...