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SAVOR with Andrew

This is all about restaurants and chefs in Chicago and beyond—with news, interviews and much more.

By Andrew Davis

· Launched 3 years ago

Chatting with Matteo Lane

He talks about Chicagoland roots, comedy and his new cookbook, 'Your Pasta Sucks'

Mar 29, 2025•Andrew Davis


SAVOR Multi-cookers for pets, patriotic cutting boards and more: The Inspired Home Show is a land of innovation

Once again, this event showcases cutting-edge products in the areas of dining, home health and more

Mar 26•Andrew Davis

REVIEWS Getting global with Atsumeru and Nic & Junior’s

I review a high-end Japanese-Nordic restaurant as well as a Brazilian-inspired spot

Jun 23•Andrew Davis

SAVORY news: Rainbow Cone turns 100, Chick-fil-A gets demoted and the world's largest Hello Kitty Cafe will debut

ALSO: 'Summer Sundays' at the Radisson Blu Aqua—and a Lincoln Park spot closes

Jun 21•Andrew Davis

SAVOR Gordon Ramsay Burger

Is a $24 burger worth your time and money? The answer may surprise you

Jun 18•Andrew Davis

SAVOR Father’s Day at Chicagoland restaurants

It's all about Dad this Sunday

Jun 15•Andrew Davis

SAVORY news: Chemistry's chef passes, ARLA opens and Daisy's Juneteenth menu

ALSO: National Martini Day, Maple & Ash's brunch and Chef BBQ's early bird tickets

Jun 14•Andrew Davis

'Placemats with Purpose,' James Beard weekend and the Nat'l Restaurant Association (NRA) Show

Another FREE column details some important happenings—past and present

Jun 13•Andrew Davis