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Turn Up the Heat at Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot
Get warm with an all-you-can-eat hot pot feast.
Income Tax Is Exactly What Edgewater's Thirsting For
Hip bistro or eclectic wine bar? The North Broadway newcomer is having an identity crisis in the best way.
With Pan-Latin Influences and a Robata Grill, Barrio Will Defy Genres
The food comes from a Top Chef alum whose resume includes a kosher taqueria.
Margherita at Pizzeria Bebu
I would have liked more basil, but this Margherita had plenty of tang and an agreeably crispy crust. And, obviously my family couldn’t keep their hands off of it. Pizzeria Bebu 1521 N. Fremont St., 312-280-6000
Comfort Pasta Dish Cacio e Pepe Is "A Thing of Love"
Animale’s executive chef brings us a dish from Rome, with amore.
Quiote's Basement Bar Is Logan Square's Latest Destination
Hope you like mezcal!
Brendan Sodikoff’s BYO Policy
Illustration: Hawk Krall Even regulars at Bavette’s, Gilt Bar, and Sodikoff’s other hot spots think it’s an urban legend—there’s no way restaurants this snazzy would let you bring your own wine for the small price of sharing a glass with another table. But it’s true, and it’s awfully nice when you’re the one receiving a … Read more
Italian Beef
Illustration: Hawk Krall I always get my Italian beef dipped. It’s a wet sandwich, which by any standards sounds disgusting, unless you’re in an emo or progressive punk band. There’s an awkwardness that only Chicagoans know, which is if you order your sandwich dipped and they don’t dip it enough and you ask them to … Read more