Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 05:09:28 -0500 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:09:28 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Waynes-Weekend_-Make-an-Easy-Summer-Party-Spread/207764811 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:56:29 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWSmokedBeefSliders.jpg
Wayne shows you how to make tasty sandwiches sure to impress your guests.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Master-Butchers-Grilling-Guide/207044071 Sun, 12 May 2013 08:39:19 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/grillingsat0511_11140410_722x406_29945411875.jpg
Before you fire up that grill, check out these grilling tips from Master Butcher and owner of Zier's Prime Meats and Poultry, Dave Zier.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Waynes-Weekend_-Try-Fresh-Risotto-Recipe/206801021 Thu, 09 May 2013 13:34:13 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWRissotoHero.jpg
Wayne shows you how to make a summer risotto using mushrooms, asparagus, saffron and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/5411-Empanadas-Food-Truck-Expands-Business-Chicago-206749521.html Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:17 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/5411+empanadas.JPG
5411 Empanadas' food truck business has expanded to a restaurant and catering business.

Photo Credit: NBCChicago.com

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Chicago-Couple-Meets-Marries-Opens-Food-Truck-206467661.html Wed, 08 May 2013 11:32:54 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/kye+food+truck+fat+shallot.JPG
Sam Barron and Sarah Weitz own The Fat Shallot, which recently got the city's OK to hit the road.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Living-Our-Dream-Couple-Quits-Jobs-Opens-Food-Truck-206274271.html Tue, 07 May 2013 11:15:08 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/daniella+salsa+truck.JPG
The Salsa Truck became Chicago's first licensed mobile food preparer.

Photo Credit: NBCChicago.com

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Giordanos-Launches-Brand-New-Food-Truck-206010501.html Mon, 06 May 2013 11:57:56 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/giordanos-truck.jpg
The Chicago-based pizzeria created its 41st restaurant with a custom-made food truck.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Waynes-Weekend_-Tres-Leches-Cake-for-Cinco-de-Mayo/205833771 Thu, 02 May 2013 16:41:19 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WW+tres+leches+cake+photo.JPG
Wayne shows you how to make a Tres Leches cake to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/chicago-alinea-restaurant-magazine-205326961.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:09:52 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Alinea-Class-Photo+2.jpg
With Chef Grant Achatz at the helm, Alinea on Monday was ranked No. 15 -- down from last year's 7th place -- in the annual "World’s 50 Best Restaurants" awards announced in London.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Waynes-Weekend_-Enjoy-Gluten-Free-Dessert/204720631 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:42:21 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWGlutenFreeAppleRamekin.jpg
Wayne remixes an apple crumb recipe to make it gluten-free.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Waynes-Weekend_-Dining-Out-for-Life/203655641 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:47:01 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWDiningOutForLife2013F.jpg
Wayne shows you how you can help support a good cause just by eating.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Dining-Out-For-Life-Support-A-Worthy-Charity-Simply-Be-Eating-203570101.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:49:16 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWDiningOutForLife2013F.jpg
Dine out at one of over 75 Chicagoland restaurants on April 25 and help support Edge Alliance and those impacted by HIV/AIDS.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Waynes-Weekend_-Create-a-Hot-Dog-Caddy-_-Lazy-Susan/202562241 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:49:57 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWLazySusan.jpg
Wayne shows you how to build a caddy for hot dogs and Lazy Susan for condiments.

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=af967d8243afcf73bdcd11cc7fe6bd1d&p=4 af967d8243afcf73bdcd11cc7fe6bd1d ]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:49:57 -0500 http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Superdawg-Voted-Top-Dog-In-America/201546061 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:27:03 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/Superdawg.png
Esquire magazine has named Superdawg to be "The Most Life Changing Hot Dog in America"

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Waynes-Weekend_-Taste-of-Spring-in-a-Bowl/201492751 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:34:48 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWPastaPrimavera.jpg
Wayne shows you how to create a fresh pasta primavera dish.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Pasta-Primavera-Captures-The-Flavors-Of-Spring-201371201.html Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:40:19 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWPastaPrimavera.jpg
Combine simple ingredients for a flavorful seasonal pasta dish.

Photo Credit: Wayne Johnson

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Waynes-Weekend_-Biscuits-_-Gravy-Remix/200476991 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:11:08 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWSausageGravyInBicuitsSm.jpg
Wayne shows you a new twist on a Southern breakfast favorite.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Waynes-Weekend_-Spring-Fever-Hits-March-Madness/199397281 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:29:03 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/212*120/WW+Tuna+Burgers.jpg
Wayne mashes up spring dishes with the biggest tournament in college basketball.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Waynes-Weekend_-Caramel-Tart-with-Cookie-Crust/198160811 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:36:54 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWCaramelTart.jpg
Wayne shows you how to create a sweet desert out of your Girl Scout cookies.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Waynes-Weekend_-Irish-Food-Favorites/196034151 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:08:56 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWIrishBoxty.jpg
Wayne shows you how to make some Irish favorites sure to impress your St. Patrick's Day guests.

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Wayne shows you how to beat the winter chill with hot drinks.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Curried-Carrot-Soup-And-Shrimp-Combine-For-A-Lenten-Season-Dish-192213201.html Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:06:19 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWCurriedShrimpSoup.jpg
Make a special Lenten season shrimp and curried carrot soup

Photo Credit: Wayne Johnson

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Lent-Friendly-Soup-to-Keep-Warm/192348621 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:01:52 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWCurriedShrimpSoup.jpg
Wayne shows you how to make a soup perfect for keeping your Lent traditions.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Get-Ready-for-Baconfest/191739001 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:03:12 -0500 Baconfest 2012, a festival that pays homage to all things swine-related. ]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/Baconfest_2012_46.jpg Baconfest 2012, a festival that pays homage to all things swine-related. ]]>
Baconfest Chicago 2013 is coming and chefs Mike and Patrick Sheerin from Trencherman make us a couple of bacon-inspired dishes, and dish themselves about what a treat Baconfest really

Photo Credit: Marcus Riley

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Chicken-And-Waffles-Combine-For-A-Tasty-Comfort-Food-Breakfast-191146981.html Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:25:15 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWChickenWaffles.jpg
Combine sweet and savory flavors for a southern comfort breakfast

Photo Credit: Wayne Johson

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Cook-Up-a-Southern-Favorite/191253661 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:41:23 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWChickenWaffles.jpg
Wayne shows you how to make chicken and waffles.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Facebook-Friends-Offer-Up-Valentines-Day-Gift-Ideas-190192701.html Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:58:46 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWValentinesSignsSM.jpg
Facebook friends suggest everything from power tools to Bulls tickets for Valentine's Day gifts

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Get-Help-Planning-Valentines-Day/190250071 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:53:30 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWValentinesSignsSM.jpg
Wayne shows you what his friends on social media think anyone would love to get for Valentine's Day.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Bake-Up-Pizza-Bites-for-Big-Game/189244791 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:25:46 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWPizzaRolls.jpg
Wayne shows you how to roll up a game day favorite.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/A-Taste-of-the-Mediterranean-in-Your-Slow-cooker/187341441 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:57:47 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/webwayneweekendcrockpot_10427569_722x406_14915139744.jpg
Wayne shows you how to bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to your kitchen.

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f2bc5b6a930fd18821b5914325db812a&p=4 f2bc5b6a930fd18821b5914325db812a ]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:57:47 -0500 http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Hearty-Meat-free-Chili/186475671 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:41:19 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/turkey_chili.jpg
Wayne shows you how to make a healthy and hearty chili with only veggies.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Healthy-Drinks-Sweeten-Up-2013/185576272 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:57:29 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/webwaynejuicing_10313545_722x406_13617219928.jpg
Wayne shows you three juice recipes to sweeten up your new year.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/1st-Looks-Best-of-Food-2012/183527281 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:33:08 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/BESTOFFOOD.jpg
Join host Ali Fedotowsky as we take a look back at some of the best foodie moments on 1st Look this year.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Bite-Me-Food-That-Looks-Good-Enough-to-Eat-62601667.html Tue, 14 May 2013 12:51:57 -0500 Baume & Brix's Steak Frites
What's in it? Flat iron steak, hand cut fries, fried egg and bacon Bernaise (a classic sauce made with egg yolks, shallots, vinegar, butter, chervil and tarragon). The chefs substitute out some of the butter weight for bacon fat. During lunch, it's served alongside a watermelon radish and arugula salad along side the dish.
Suggested pairings: 2009 Clos du Gravillas Cabernet/Syrah blend, which is rich and spicy with black currant and enough weight to hold up to the steak.
How much is it? $22
Executive Chef Thomas Bowman says: "It is kind of the everyman's meal. When you have a great steak, hand cut fries and an amazing sauce, what's not to love?"
Baume & Brix, 351 W Hubbard St,(312) 321-0351, @BaumeBrixChi]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/baume-steak-frites.jpg Baume & Brix's Steak Frites
What's in it? Flat iron steak, hand cut fries, fried egg and bacon Bernaise (a classic sauce made with egg yolks, shallots, vinegar, butter, chervil and tarragon). The chefs substitute out some of the butter weight for bacon fat. During lunch, it's served alongside a watermelon radish and arugula salad along side the dish.
Suggested pairings: 2009 Clos du Gravillas Cabernet/Syrah blend, which is rich and spicy with black currant and enough weight to hold up to the steak.
How much is it? $22
Executive Chef Thomas Bowman says: "It is kind of the everyman's meal. When you have a great steak, hand cut fries and an amazing sauce, what's not to love?"
Baume & Brix, 351 W Hubbard St,(312) 321-0351,
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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Kitchen-Gadgets-That-Make-Perfect-Gifts-For-Foodies-183282481.html Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:25:23 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Wayne+Gadgets.JPG
Foodies actually like getting kitchen gadgets for the holidays and this collection offers something for just about everyone

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Cool-Kitchen-Gadgets-for-Perfect-Gifts/183392921 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:47:19 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Wayne+Gadgets.JPG
Wayne shows you cool options for gifts this holiday season.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Ali-Bakes-with-the-Ace-himself-at-Duffs/182588501 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:39:11 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/DUFFSCAKEMIX.jpg
Ali heads to Duff's Cake Mix to see if she can hang with the Ace of Cakes himself, Duff Goldman. Watch what happens when they put their heads together to make the ultimate Ali cake. Duff's Cake Mix
]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/A-Dessert-with-Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink/182588171 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:39:06 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/CULINA.jpg
Why choose your toppings when you can have them all at once. At Culina in Los Angeles, there's a dessert that literally has everything except for the kitchen sink. Ali gets in the kitchen to see...

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Get-Up-Early-for-a-Doughnut-from-Glazed-and-Infused/182587891 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:33:07 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/GLAZEDANDINFUSED.jpg
When does your alarm go off? If you work at Glazed and Infused, its before the sun is up! Ali gets up early to feed the citizens of Chicago with some of the best doughnuts in the windy city. Glazed...

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Francois-Payard-Shows-Ali-the-Secret-Behind-FP-Patisserie/182587481 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:58:30 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/FPPATISSERIE.jpg
Francois Payard is the name in French pastries, and he's just opened a new patisserie in NYC. Ali checks out what makes French pastries so delicious. FP Patisserie1293 3rd Ave, New York, NY...

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Explore-the-World-of-Chocolate-at-the-Chocolate-Show/182587291 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:09:08 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/CHOCOLATESHOW.jpg
Looking to get your chocolate fix? The place to go is the Chocolate Show! Ali samples the best chocolate from around the world. The Chocolate Show 125 West 18th St., New York, NY

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Baconfest-2013-Tickets-On-Sale-Monday-182822241.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:48:43 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Baconfest_2012_30.jpg
VIP tickets available for popular April event.

Photo Credit: Marcus Riley

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/This-Week-on-1st-Look_-Get-Ready-for-a-Sugar-High/182398571 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:39:12 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/205*120/alisugarrushthumb.jpg
Join host Ali Fedotowsky Saturday after "Saturday Night Live" on NBC.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Mincemeat-Pies-Add-Flavor-To-The-Holidays-182350631.html Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:08:24 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWMeatlessMincemeat.jpg
Make a meatless mincemeat pie for the holiday loaded with apple, citrus, brown sugar and sauce on the side.

Photo Credit: Wayne Johnson

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Go-Meatless-with-Meat-free-Mincemeat-Pie/182419121 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:43:18 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/webwaynemincemeat_10121844_722x406_11288131571.jpg
Wayne shows you an alternative to the traditional mincemeat pie.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Charlie-Trotter-Auctioning-Items-From-Restaurant-182197121.html Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:32:53 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/charlie-trotter_cooking.jpg
Wednesday auction includes kitchen gadgets, appliances, artwork.

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