Beatrix Aloft, 519 N. Clark St. 312-284-1377 American $35 to $45 Chef-partners: John Chiakulas, Rita Dever, Susan Weaver Dining Guide listing Website The current line on Lettuce Entertain You is that the restaurant group has recaptured the hip reputation it once enjoyed. Most attribute the renaissance to the offspring of its chairman, Rich … Read more
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The L.A. favorite’s new Chicago shop has inviting seating, chic vintage décor, and doughnuts served fresh ’til 9 p.m.
Bored with the same old burger? Ditch the bread bun for mac-n-cheese, ramen, and more bizarre new ways to hold a patty.
Kabocha’s former chef de cuisine now heading up both spots. Expect rotisserie fish, oatmeal-crusted French toast, and fried chicken.
Spatzle, schnitzel, and strudel are coming your way starting in May.
A list of the biggest, messiest, and wildest burgers worth grabbing with both hands.
Green Street Smoked Meats, Cicchetti, Kinmont, and more tasty places on the Hot List in April.
If you thought people weren’t really into pro wrestling, well, you should go watch it at a bar owned by a former pro wrestler.
