People have been canning, preserving, and pickling different foods for centuries. And while seemingly simple, anyone that has ever pickled their own recipes know that there are some necessary steps that must be followed to ensure a successful crop. While pickling is part science, it is also much an art, with …
This past week, our team had the privilege of being invited to Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet’s Showroom located in Chicago’s West Loop. Their space, which they remodeled about a year ago, is all kinds of awesome! They fired up the grills for us and cooked up some incredible recipes. The overall …
There has been an ongoing debate between New Yorkers and Chicagoans over the years concerning whose Pizza reins Supreme… Which is interesting and all, but pizza is pizza. And the truth is, in either city, you have thousands of options with hundreds of different styles. So it gets muddy. But …
Whether you are visiting Chicago for the holiday weekend or having friends or family visiting, the best way to experience Memorial Day weekend in Chicago is to find a great roof deck, plant yourself and enjoy some good drinks, great food, and hopefully a spectacular view! Below is the list …
If you own a Big Green Egg, then we don’t have to tell you that you can do a whole lot more than throw some brats on the grill. The Big Green Egg allows you to bake, smoke, roast, or grill pretty much any meal to perfection! But even with …
Chicago Roof Deck + Garden Design Studio Succulents Succulents are, by nature, a “low-maintenance” plant. Considering they grow on their own in the middle of the desert where rain comes but once a year and seemingly nothing else can survive, you would think these guys are tough as nails. But …
This past week, Chicago Roof Deck + Garden opened its Design Studio Doors and played host to some of Chicago’s (and the nation’s) most impressive Luxury Home Living Vendors for a PowerHouse SMART Event. In attendance was the “Who’s Who” of the high-end Landscape Design, Interior design, Grill industry, Lighting …
Duck Duck Goat Butcher Should you know someone, or at least know someone who knows someone, you might be able snag a reservation. Or if your wife, by nothing other than dumb luck, happened to have called for a reservation on their opening day, you are one of the few …