Thanks to all our loyal readers who've made the Good Eating and Dining sections part of your reading diets each week. Before we dive into 2014, we wanted to revisit 13 of our favorite food stories from 2013. Here they are in chronological order:



His Saving Grace

February 14: Kevin Pang profiles Grace chef Curtis Duffy on how cooking rescued him from a turbulent childhood, but ultimately exacted a price.

Rabbit Hopping onto Nation's Menus

Feb. 21: Phil Vettel on how rabbits are showing up on restaurant menus more than ever.

Better Later

April 17: Monica Kass Rogers examines why leftovers taste better the next day.

Greek Culture

June 5: Judy Hevrdejs on the growing profile of Greek yogurt in cooking.

Inside the French Pastry School

June 18: Judy Hevrdejs on the influence of Chicago's French Pastry School through three successful graduates.

Unlocking Umami

July 17: Bill Daley examines how to add umami, the savory fifth taste, to everyday foods.

Yeo's Big Leap

August 15: Kevin Pang profiles Big Bowl culinary director Patricia Yeo, and the balancing act required when a high-profile chef joins the corporate restaurant world.

Street Fight

Aug. 22: Mark Caro on the tempers flared as Chicago food trucks jockey for top street parking spots.

Glorious Reign, Gracious Exit

Aug. 29: Phil Vettel's exit interview with "Breakfast Queen" Ina Pinkney, who retired after 33 years of feeding Chicago.

Building a Better Chicken

Sept. 25: Robin Mather on a Kentucky breeder aiming to make American chickens taste more like ones from France.

Jean Banchet

Nov. 25: Phil Vettel's obituary on Banchet, arguably Chicago's first celebrity chef.

Batali's Theme Park

Nov. 28: Chris Borrelli sits down with Mario Batali to talk about the Italian foods-theme park that is Eataly.

Fresh Take on Punch

Dec. 27: Judy Hevrdejs on the rebirth of the venerable punch.

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