Ice Cream

Linsanity continues, for better or for worse. And for Ben & Jerry's, it was for the worse. The ice cream-maker had to apologize to N.Y. Knicks star and cultural phenomenon Jeremy Lin for its "Taste the Lin-Sanity" yogurt offered in Cambridge, Mass., featuring fortune cookies. In case you've missed the link: Lin is of Asian descent. "We offer a heartfelt apology if anyone was offended by our handmade Lin-Sanity flavor," the store said on its Facebook page. "We are proud and honored to have Jeremy Lin hail from one of our fine, local universities and we are huge sports...

Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream is opening its first Chicago shop this August in Lakeview's Southport Corridor. Located at 3404 N. Southport Ave., the shop will have seating for about 25 and standing room inside, along with outdoor seating in front and on the side of the long, narrow space. They're hoping to have doors in front and back to avoid customer traffic jams, said founder Jeni Britton Bauer. The décor will be simple, possibly involving painted wood tile walls. “Each spot that we do is different," Bauer said.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream is opening its first Chicago shop this August in Lakeview's Southport Corridor. Located at 3404 N. Southport Ave., the shop will have seating for about 25 and standing room inside, along with outdoor seating in front and on the side of the long, narrow space. They're hoping to have doors in front and back to avoid customer traffic jams, said founder Jeni Britton Bauer. The décor will be simple, possibly involving painted wood tile walls. “Each spot that we do is different," Bauer said.

A Chicago teenager was looking for money, officials said, when he allegedly broke into an ice cream store in Belmont Cragin on April 7. But before he took money from the cash register of the West Diversey Avenue store, Elvin Renteria was caught on a surveillance camera sampling the ice cream, prosecutors said. Renteria, 17, was arrested Monday and appeared at the Cook County Courthouse on Tuesday, where he was charged as an adult with burglary and held on $30,000 bond. Police arrested Renteria on Monday while he was passing through the 2400 block...

A Chicago teenager was looking for money, officials said, when he allegedly broke into an ice cream store in Belmont Cragin on April 7. But before he took money from the cash register of the West Diversey Avenue store, Elvin Renteria was caught on a surveillance camera sampling the ice cream, prosecutors said. Renteria, 17, was arrested Monday and appeared at the Cook County Courthouse on Tuesday, where he was charged as an adult with burglary and held on $30,000 bond. Police arrested Renteria on Monday while he was passing through the 2400 block...

EAT Wrap Game Abou Andre Mediterranean Bistro 60 E. Jackson St. 312-386-1300 This Middle Eastern eatery - which has eight locations in Lebanon - celebrates the grand opening of its first U.S. location with $1 wraps (regularly $5.99) including chicken kebab, kefta kebab, and signature falafel, all made with jumbo pita bread, veggies and homemade garlic-tahini sauce. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Ice is Nice (FREE!) Antique Taco 1360 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-687-8697 Owners Rick and Ashley Ortiz host A Good Old Fashioned Ice...

With high temperatures in store for another few months, it's time to get serious about which frozen dessert you're going to pledge allegiance to this summer. Are you an old-school ice cream fan? Or do you prefer a smoother, creamier gelato? What about a tricked-out frozen custard blended with a handful of toppings? If you're still on the fence, a ride from west to east along Belmont Avenue (hop on and off the #77 bus) provides all the taste-testing you need to come to an informed decision.

Is anyone else suffering from a serious case of end-of-summer panic? You go to a couple street fests and restaurant openings, spend a weekend at Lollapalooza and all of a sudden, it's approaching mid-August. While hot days are still on the horizon, we've put together a checklist of cool treats to savor, ranging from shaved ice to upside-down ice cream cones to ice pops fit for the most adventurous foodies. Get a start on it now and you'll have your fill by the time you're ready to throw on your first scarf of the fall season.

Like a slumbering beast, Rainbow Cone has awakened. The Original Rainbow Cone , a legendary South Side Chicago treat, took to Facebook Tuesday after months of hibernation to announce this season's opening date--and it's just around the corner. The Beverly shop will open its doors for the season at noon March 6 to sell the iconic cone--a stack of chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (a mixture of vanilla, cherries and walnuts) and pistachio ice cream with orange sherbet on top. The combo has remained unchanged since 1926.

Tuesday's largest snow of the season might have kept some away, but die-hard Rainbow Cone fans didn't let the cold get in the way of the cone.  Rainbow Cone  General Manager Michelle Desnoyer said about 15 people had been in by Wednesday afternoon, the first day of buisness this season for the Beverly neighborhood mainstay.  “They're always happy we're back open, it means spring is right around the corner," she said. "They wish we were open year-round. It's a little less busy (than most opening days)

DePaul University students and other Lincoln Park nightowls now have a new way to satisfy their late-night munchies: cookies and milk delivered to your doorstep by Insomnia Cookies, which opened its first Chicago-area location in Lincoln Park Tuesday. "Lincoln Park has everything we look for in a city location: the bars, the nightlife, and with DePaul right here it was kind of just a win," said marketing manager Renee Sarnecky. The shop at 2260 N. Lincoln Ave. is the 32nd location for the company, which was founded in 2003 by a student at the University of Pennsylvania and...

Tuesday's largest snow of the season might have kept some away, but die-hard Rainbow Cone fans didn't let the cold get in the way of the cone.  Rainbow Cone  General Manager Michelle Desnoyer said about 15 people had been in by Wednesday afternoon, the first day of buisness this season for the Beverly neighborhood mainstay.  “They're always happy we're back open, it means spring is right around the corner," she said. "They wish we were open year-round. It's a little less busy (than most opening days)

Like a slumbering beast, Rainbow Cone has awakened. The Original Rainbow Cone , a legendary South Side Chicago treat, took to Facebook Tuesday after months of hibernation to announce this season's opening date--and it's just around the corner. The Beverly shop will open its doors for the season at noon March 6 to sell the iconic cone--a stack of chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (a mixture of vanilla, cherries and walnuts) and pistachio ice cream with orange sherbet on top. The combo has remained unchanged since 1926.

EAT Wrap Game Abou Andre Mediterranean Bistro 60 E. Jackson St. 312-386-1300 This Middle Eastern eatery - which has eight locations in Lebanon - celebrates the grand opening of its first U.S. location with $1 wraps (regularly $5.99) including chicken kebab, kefta kebab, and signature falafel, all made with jumbo pita bread, veggies and homemade garlic-tahini sauce. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Ice is Nice (FREE!) Antique Taco 1360 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-687-8697 Owners Rick and Ashley Ortiz host A Good Old Fashioned Ice Cream...

Last year, in a panic over turning 29, I created a list of 30 things to accomplish before I turn 30. Some items on the checklist - such as swimming in the ocean for 30 minutes without fear of shark attack and completing two stairclimb events - were easy. Most were a little harder than that. For example in June, I finished my plan to watch a baseball game in every major league ballpark. Then last month, I completed my goal of running a race 10K or longer in every state. Yet the degree of difficulty of those accomplishments pales in comparison...

Is anyone else suffering from a serious case of end-of-summer panic? You go to a couple street fests and restaurant openings, spend a weekend at Lollapalooza and all of a sudden, it's approaching mid-August. While hot days are still on the horizon, we've put together a checklist of cool treats to savor, ranging from shaved ice to upside-down ice cream cones to ice pops fit for the most adventurous foodies. Get a start on it now and you'll have your fill by the time you're ready to throw on your first scarf of the fall season.

Summertime can bring back childhood memories spent roaming the state fair, ice cream cone in hand, begging mom and dad for one more funnel cake. Or maybe that was just a Norman Rockwell painting we saw once. Whatever your memories, summer fests come with iconic snacks - ones that are none too kind to the waistline. In a nod to those indulgent classics, local bars have been adding a touch of whimsy to their menus by playing off of carnival food favorites. Here are a few to hold you over until the next time you're surrounded by bumper cars and Ferris wheels.

DePaul University students and other Lincoln Park nightowls now have a new way to satisfy their late-night munchies: cookies and milk delivered to your doorstep by Insomnia Cookies, which opened its first Chicago-area location in Lincoln Park Tuesday. "Lincoln Park has everything we look for in a city location: the bars, the nightlife, and with DePaul right here it was kind of just a win," said marketing manager Renee Sarnecky. The shop at 2260 N. Lincoln Ave. is the 32nd location for the company, which was founded in 2003 by a student at the...

You may have heard about one of the festivals happening in Chicago this weekend: a small, obscure series of concerts called Lollapalooza. But for those who missed the few minutes of ticket availability, you're not out of luck. There are plenty of other opportunities to get your groove on elsewhere with Wrigleyville Summerfest, Edge Fest and Festival Cubano. Edge Fest When: 12 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday Where: 5900 N. Broadway at Thorndale Avenue in Edgewater Cost: $5 suggested donation Why you're going: You love cover bands...