Art Smith

The Obamas Valentine's Dinner: Grouper, Pistachio Chicken Breast, Pecan Pie

Chicago Tribune | Stacy St. Clair | Posted 03.19.2009 | Chicago


The president and first lady who are known for their nutritious eating habits and penchant for organic foods selected healthy dishes for their Valenti...

The President-Elect Has No (Culinary) Clothes?

Michael Nagrant | Posted 12.14.2008 | Chicago


Michael Nagrant

There were many reasons to like Obama, but as a food writer, I loved the fact that he was a Frontera/Topolobampo dude while Dubya was still choking on pretzels and chomping on Tex-Mex style burritos as big as his head.

Barack Obama's White House Chef

Josh Brusin | Posted 12.12.2008 | Chicago


Josh Brusin

Could you imagine asking Charlie Trotter to make you a grilled cheese sandwich and potato chips? Or Rick Bayless to just make you a bowl of oatmeal?