Photo: Author Jennifer Olvera

In a city that offers such unique and diverse dining options, it can be a daunting task to find the gems. Lucky for us, local food writer Jennifer Olvera has spared us the work with her comprehensive guide to Chicago’s culinary scene. Her book, Food Lover’s Guide to Chicago: Best Local Specialties, Markets, Recipes, Restaurants & Events, gives you an insider’s perspective on where to find the city’s best eats. From the most unique restaurants to the best farmer’s markets, Olvera covers all things edible. No dining topic is left unexplored, including but not restricted to best specialty food stores, butchers, pubs and food festivals. Learn how to cook a five-star dish using recipes from the likes of local chefs such as Rick Bayless, Paul Kahan and Giuseppe Tentori: those of us who use the microwave more than the stove can even consult the book’s lists of cooking classes and  food workshops locales!

Food Lover’s Guide to Chicago: Best Local Specialties, Markets, Recipes, Restaurants & Events by Jennifer Olvera

$15.95 Paperback

Globe Pequot Press

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