Chicago’s best holiday pop-up bars
Keira Wingate, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
December 25, 2019
Homeslice Walking into Homeslice during this time of year is like walking into a store after Buddy the Elf had a go at it. Wall-to-floor decor that gets you lost in thought when trying to order one of their delicious pizzas. Right away you are taken aback by how precise every bulb and ornament is hung...
Loop restaurant gives insight to Venezuelan culture
Hillary Flores and Richie Requena
December 12, 2019
For many, the restaurant BienMeSabe gives a taste of Venezuelan food. But for Venezuelan natives, this restaurant is a gateway to their culture, their people and their home. The BienMeSabe restaurant chain has two locations – one in the northern Ravenswood neighborhood and one in the Loop near t...
5 best drinks to celebrate this holiday season
Brian Gilbert, Contributing Writer
December 11, 2019
It’s that time of the year again when temperatures drop, the sun seems to disappear during the day and nighttime comes way too early. While all that may sound dark and gloomy, luckily for you, we have some of the best holiday drink recipes to keep you warm and distracted from all that winter weather no...
Winging it: The best four restaurants for eating wings and watching football
Luke Murphy, Contributing Writer
December 9, 2019
There are few foods that go hand in hand with something as well as chicken wings do with football. While hot dogs and baseball may be a close second, wherever you go in the United States for your Saturday and Sunday football watching you’re all but guaranteed to see wings on the menu.
The best Thanksgiving foods, ranked
Dan McDaid, Contributing Writer
November 19, 2019
When you hear the word Thanksgiving, the first thing that usually comes to mind is food — and lots of it. When Nov. 28 rolls around, what will be the best food on the table? 1. Turkey “The turkey is what I look forward to most,” said Tim Leonard, a former culinary student at College of DuPage....
World’s largest Starbucks opens in downtown Chicago
Hank Mitchell, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2019
There’s something contagious about the excitement surrounding an attraction that people deem worth lining up for. The opening of the new Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Friday at Michigan Avenue and Erie Street has drawn huge crowds lining up for hours to see inside. Many of those who passed by the la...
Meatless burgers offer a sustainable alternative, ‘impossible’ to ignore
Hannah Coyle, Contributing Writer
November 11, 2019
Sustainability has been ‘in’ for decades, but recently sustainable foods have become a trend themselves., Impossible Foods Inc. and Beyond Meat have released meatless hamburgers that can feed carnivores, but also cater directly to vegetarians and vegans. As concerns about climate change increase, c...
A look at America’s favorite sweets
Jenna Ranieri, Contributing Writer
October 28, 2019
People hand out everything from chocolate treats to gum to homemade baked goods. But even with the increase in candy sales since 2015, there is still a major chunk of the population that does not hand out candy at all. These people may be too busy at parties or watching spooky movies, or they may just...
Fast food can’t compare to these homemade, budget-friendly recipes
Bianca Cseke, Online Managing Editor
October 14, 2019
Midterms are almost upon us, and it’s getting harder and harder to come up with ideas for meal prepping as the weeks pass by. It gets more tempting every day to stop by your favorite fast-casual restaurant and blow both your food budget and your diet. Luckily, The DePaulia has a couple ideas that’...
Here’s a look at the best seasonal coffee drinks around Chicago
Charlie Bevins, Contributing Writer
October 14, 2019
While the warm, sunny Chicago fall days slowly creep toward the bite of winter, coffee shops around the city are treating people to specialty coffees that say “fall” with every sip. “I just haven’t had a pumpkin spice latte or many pumpkin-flavored products, just because I haven’t gotten arou...
Brain Food: Maintaining focus, retaining information more difficult without proper fuel
Keira Wingate, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
September 16, 2019
The school year has started and everyone is preparing for the long 10 weeks ahead. School requires a lot of concentration and students will need to focus — and nutritional breakfast or early lunch can fast track your brain to success. Eating a healthy breakfast is associated with improved cognitive functio...
Reliving the last night on the Titanic
Keira Wingate, Asst. Arts & Life Editor
July 27, 2019
A Titanic-themed event with a gourmet menu sure to have been served on the stunning ship 1912 – and cocktails strong enough to clean the palate with just one sip – was held in downtown Chicago at The Gage on July 22. Veronica Hinke, author of the book “The Last Night On The Titanic: Unsink...
Shane René and Mackenzie Murtaugh
January 12, 2020 • No Comments
By 6 a.m. on New Year’s day, thousands were already lined up outside the many newly-minted recreational...
Real ID is coming — here’s what you need to know
January 12, 2020
By Oct. 1, 2020, Illinois citizens will be required to have a Real ID in lieu...
Declining enrollment will factor into DePaul’s 2020-21 budget
January 12, 2020
DePaul has begun its process for preparing a budget for the 2020-21 academic...
In Brief: DePaul President’s Report highlights university successes, goals
January 12, 2020
DePaul President A. Gabriel Esteban released his annual President’s Report...