Magazine archive: Dining

At Rickshaw Republic, Eat Your Way Across Indonesia

At Rickshaw Republic, Eat Your Way Across Indonesia

Street food from Southeast Asia is conveniently served in Lincoln Park.

Who Is the Best Coffee Roaster in Chicago?

Who Is the Best Coffee Roaster in Chicago?

In the city's thriving local coffee culture, a hill of beans means everything.

Oiistar Is a Lovely Spot for Steamed Buns on a Budget

Oiistar Is a Lovely Spot for Steamed Buns on a Budget

Chef Sunny Yim serves well-executed memorable Pan-Asian-by-way-of-Europe dishes in this Wicker Park restaurant.

 Billy Sunday Makes the Best Damn Daiquiri You've Ever Had

Billy Sunday Makes the Best Damn Daiquiri You’ve Ever Had

Matthias Merges’s Logan Square spot does fine work on a dozen different cocktails.

Five Sweet Things to Eat This Week

Five Sweet Things to Eat This Week

There's a night market at Fête, pork galore at 2 Sparrows, and quite an incredible number of deals on cupcakes.

Leadbelly Burgers Is Totally Fearless With the Toppings

Leadbelly Burgers Is Totally Fearless With the Toppings

A new Portage Park burger joint puts Fritos on the burger and Polish sausage on the fries. Want extra Sriracha pickles?

Avec Review (Updated): These Simple, Seasonal Small Plates Stay Great

Avec Review (Updated): These Simple, Seasonal Small Plates Stay Great

Ten years on, the Near West Side spot still serves exciting food—but the wine list could use an update.

 Courtright’s Review (Updated): A Contemporary Classic in Willow Springs

Courtright’s Review (Updated): A Contemporary Classic in Willow Springs

The American restaurant with a sophisticated seasonal menu maintains its reliable quality year after year.

You Can't Stop Cleetus Friedman

You Can’t Stop Cleetus Friedman

After closing City Provisions, he took a head-chef job at Fountainhead and reached the finals to host Check, Please!

Spend Next Saturday on a Microbrewery Bar Crawl

Spend Next Saturday on a Microbrewery Bar Crawl

Join the Gapers Block Microbrewery and Distillery tour on April 6 before another thirsty Chicagoan cuts you in line for a ticket.