Sarah Koechling Takes Over Dessert at the Bristol and Balena
The pastry chef will be introducing some new desserts—but she promises not to touch that Basque cake at the Bristol.
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All the Chocolate, Cocktails, and Cookies in Chicago This Week
Here’s where to find what you really want. You can eat in moderation next month.
Tesori (New Listing): A Pre-Theatre Place You Can Actually Get Excited About
This Italian restaurant in the Loop has an accessible, hip menu.
At Puebla, Mexican Standards Step Up
The suburban St. Charles spot is taking some risks with the help of a well-seasoned consulting chef.
26 Big Pictures of Eataly Chicago
A sneak peek inside the Italian food emporium coming soon to River North.
What To Eat in Chicago This Week: Holiday Edition
There are three meals this week: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and leftovers.
Shrimp Cocktail at the Palm
This jumbo shrimp cocktail with “atomic” horseradish set the pace for a classic decadent steak dinner at the Palm. The Palm, The Swissotel, 323 E. Wacker Dr., 312-616-1000
First Impressions: A10
A10 (1462 E. 53rd St., 773-288-1010) has something of a split personality, perhaps along right brain–left brain lines. The dining room side has a lively anything-goes vibe, while the bar is low-lit and feels downright genteel. From the universal menu: The eggplant pizza (pictured) has a high coziness factor (more like eggplant toast than pizza). … Read more
Mana Food Bar (Listing Update): A Tasty Meatless Globetrotter
Half portions make it easy to share at this pleasing vegetarian spot in Wicker Park.