The Four Best Cheffy Oysters in Chicago

Smoked oysters at Roister Photo: Jeff Marini 1 Smoked oysters at Roister These intricately flavored beauties are sparked with a subtle curry-and-chipotle burn and delivered on a bed of smoked seaweed and wood. $19. 951 W. Fulton Market, West Loop 2 Oyster po’boy sliders at GT Fish & Oyster The Pringles of upscale bar food: … Read more

At Bar Sótano, Avocado Goes in the Cocktails

1. Hot Chocolate 2. Escabeche 3. Guacamole 4. Tacos al Pastor Photo: Jeff Marini The drink menu at Bar Sótano, Rick Bayless’s new speakeasy behind Frontera Grill, evokes a Mexican market: refreshing cocktails in the “Fruit Stand” section, spice-forward options in the “Chile Stall.” Then there’s the “Fonda” section, with sippers inspired by the part … Read more