Say Goodbye to Perennial Virant (But Not to Paul)
Paul Virant and the Boka Restaurant Group have gone their separate ways—but the chef’s other projects continue on.
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Chicago's Seeing a Health Food Boom. But Is It Any Good?
We tried the grub at four new cheffed-up entrants to see if they’re worth your time.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
Chicago’s most buzzed-about restaurants in January
Park & Field Will Dominate Your Instagram This Year
That expertly curated decor, that sprawling patio—it’s sports bar photo bait.
The Best Dishes We Ate in 2016
Chicago‘s dining critics ate far and wide this past year. These are the dishes they’re still dreaming about.
Quiche Lorraine Could Be Your New Fave
This Maison Parisienne dish is more than a passing fancy.
How Do Bartenders Find Rare Vintage Liquors?
When local mixologists want to recreate historically accurate classic drinks, they turn to booze sleuth Alex Bachman.
Arun's Isn't Closing After All—It's Just Getting Some Upgrades
The main man will be back in the kitchen after the five-week closure, too.
Yellow dal at Mango Pickle
Chicago winter survival kit: yellow dal soup, long grain rice, and a dab of spicy red stuff. Mango Pickle 5842 N. Broadway, Edgewater
Chicago Firehouse Makes Its Return in January
John Caputo (Bin 36, Labriola Ristorante & Café) will take over the kitchen, along with 80 percent of the former staff.