Joe Flamm’s il Carciofo Opens Next Week in the West Loop
The chef talks about his approach to Roman cuisine at the new restaurant.
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Chris Jung’s Whipped Ricotta With Griddle Bread
As you plan your holiday gathering, take note: The snack spread is where parties are made. “Sharing dips and getting down and dirty with it, that’s what makes it fun,” says Chris Jung of Maxwells Trading, which has a whole menu section celebrating “dunks.” Prime example: his whipped ricotta with griddle bread. There’s an instant … Read more
Holiday Cheers
South American eggnog? Chilled Mexican punch? Here are our favorite spins on seasonal cocktails.
Halal Heaven
Brian Jupiter made his name cooking whole animals at Frontier and the New Orleans classics he grew up with at Ina Mae Tavern — the through line to his cuisine is soul. So it tracks that for the counter-service joint Migos Fine Foods, which he opened in April with Frontier chef de cuisine Azazi Morsi, he created … Read more
Poochie and Pang (eat Chicago) Debuts on NBC This Weekend
The new show, featuring Kevin Pang and Poochie Rollins of The Wieners Circle, explores Chicago’s top burgers.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: December 2024
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner and a Great Holiday Pie
Our dining editor’s go-to holiday carryout and her favorite Key lime pie.
How Feld Pushes Past Chicago’s Tasting Menu Narrative
Plus, 2024 has been the year of the hyphenated steakhouse.
London Calling
The British import Hawksmoor brings its take on a steakhouse to River North, with mixed results.