Matthias Merges Takes Over Buck's and the Bedford
The menus will see some subtle tweaks.
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REVIEWS: Giant and Ēma Show the Best and the Blandest of Small Plates
The Logan Square newcomer impresses, while the River North spot is unfocused and unreliable.
A Hot Fudge Manifesto
Chicago’s dining editor has a
few unbreakable rules when it comes
to America’s favorite sundae.
Bite-Size Bliss
A worldly selection of the city’s most delicious cookies
Cake Fight
Welcome to the best taste test ever. Our chief dining critic, Jeff Ruby, sat down with his three kids—Hannah (11), Max (9), and Avi (4)—in an attempt to find Chicago’s finest birthday cake. The results? Very messy.
The Rabbit Hole Is Chicago's Only Wonderland-Themed Sports Bar
It’s a combination we never thought we’d see!
The 20 Best Desserts in Chicago
From humble to haute, these sweets deliver pure pleasure.
Four Top Chefs Make Some Sweet Confessions
Mindy Segal Mindy’s HotChocolate Photo: Courtesy of Mindy’s HotChocolate What dessert do you never want to see again? Anything with the word “deconstructed.” I just don’t get it. Why would you deconstruct a dessert? Then you’re eating a part of the dessert that should be eaten whole. Jennifer Jones Enyart Dos Urban Cantina Photo: … Read more
How Oriole Makes Its Amazing Chai Brulée
Earlier this year, Chicago awarded its highest rating to the West Loop newcomer Oriole (661 W. Walnut St., 312-877-5339) on the strength of its brilliantly conceived dishes. Here, pastry chef and partner Genie Kwon explains one of them: an uber-elaborate dessert she’s dubbed Chai Brulée. A B C D E F G Photo: Jason Little … Read more
What You Need to Know About the Chicago Dining Scene this Week
Alpana Singh goes to Evanston and Red Robin Burger Works says farewell.