Dangerous dogs? Group says it’s time for a redesign

Can America build a better hot dog?

Beignets, vegan make the list

Vegan comfort food, Stumptown Coffee, piping hot beignets and Japanese hot pots provide compelling new reasons to eat out this month.

Build the best Belgian waffles

An icy day on the mountain ends with a welcome helping of waffles. Skiing puts you in mind of fluffy snow, sunny afternoon and drifts of whipped cream adrift on hot chocolate.

A Chinese New Year’s valentine meal

Celebrate Chinese New Year with your beloved and a symbolic dish from TV chef Ming Tsai As the old gasoline ad urged, put a little tiger in your tank — and your dinner plans— this Valentine’s Day.

New grocery opens in Logan Square

It took five years for the member-owners of the Dill Pickle Food Co-op to realize their dream, but Logan Square now has a wonderful neighborhood grocery.

Cloak and dagger

We had a vegetarian for dinner. Not as the main course, but as guest.

Eat this Tempura-batter lobster tails

Tempura-batter lobster tails ($24.95 lunch, $27.95 dinner) at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab feature all the richness of lobster with a wonderful crunchy accent. The two 6-ounce tails come with a gently spicy apricot dipping sauce. Not that they need the help

Sprinkle of seeds boosts flavor

In addition to being delicious, sesame seeds are a source of copper (which helps with growth and maintenance of bone and connective tissues) and manganese (which promotes bone and cartilage health).

Italian bitters sweetenbartender arms race

A funny thing happened to the bitter Italian digestif known as amaro.

Pure and simple

Clarity is a state we all seek. Even butter.