Where to Go for Thick Burgers and Walk-In Dining

March 27, 2026March 26, 2026 by Lynette Smith

Answers for those sick of smashburgers and those not wanting a wait.

Spanish Fiesta

April 10, 2026March 25, 2026 by Lynette Smith

James Martin’s weekend dinners at Bocadillo Market bring strangers together over a multicourse meal.

March 18, 2026 by Lynette Smith

Matthias Merges’s Wrigleyville fave got a face lift and a more intentional menu.

March 16, 2026 by Sarah Steimer

John and Amy break down all the restaurants that made this year’s list. They also discuss the trend they see surfacing in Chicago dining.

March 11, 2026 by Sarah Steimer

How a restaurant handles a diner’s disappointment says a lot about the business and its staff.

March 17, 2026March 10, 2026 by Lynette Smith

The Top Chef winner’s new breakfast, lunch, and dinner café is just the versatile place the West Loop needed.

March 11, 2026March 4, 2026 by Lynette Smith

You can choose a different jam, but be sure to scoop the dough rather than rolling it, to maintain fruity pockets.

March 4, 2026 by Lynette Smith

Katie Renshaw’s whimsical new bar features twists on classics and upscale bar food.

March 3, 2026 by Lynette Smith

Owner Etibar Maharramli makes the kind of street food loved by people the world over.

March 2, 2026February 24, 2026 by Lynette Smith

The rich, peanutty curry carries complexity in every mouthful.