Meet and Eat With BBQ Royalty at the Windy City Smokeout

The smells will be pungent and the air thick with pig smoke at the corner of Illinois and Rush this July 12 -14.

by Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

Girl & the Goat Review (Updated): It Seems Impossible, But This Got Even Better

Nearly three years after it opened, Stephanie Izard's bold, loud, crowded small-plate hotspot is still on the rise.

First Impressions: J. Rocco’s Italian Table & Bar

Spicy crusted salmon satisfies at this up-and-comer in River North.

by Chicago dining scout

Before You Look at Parson’s Fried Chicken, Grab a Napkin To Wipe Up Your Drool

Among the fried food, Parson's Chicken & Fish actually sneaks some haute cuisine onto its menu.

by Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

This Is the Biggest Chicago Dining News This Week

The city has new fried fish and chicken, Negroni slushies, cupcakes for charity, and a super macho taqueria.

by Kaitlyn Jakola

A Restaurant Called Bentley Will Park in Lake View This June

There will be local-seasonal food from the Lokal chef, Ian Flowers, plus craft beer, cocktails, and brunch.

by Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

Here Are Five Hardcore Food Events for Chicago’s Bravest Eaters

Trash fish. Creamy cocktails. Tequila for dinner. And 11 hours of sangría. Ready?

by Kaitlyn Jakola

Coco Pazzo Review (Updated): A New Chef Aces the Italian Classics

Chef Federico Comacchio is a fine reason to return to this River North standby.

Found Review: This Feels Like a Fantastic Dinner at a Friend’s House

With giddy good spirits and fried oyster tacos, Amy Morton’s north-suburban charmer earns two stars.

Chicago Craft Beer Week May Be More Beer Than You Bargained For

Here are our 29 top choices for the 11-day beer bacchanal. How thirsty are you?

by Kaitlyn Jakola