Coco Pazzo Café (New Listing): Straightforward Tuscan Fare
The laidback little sister of of Coco Pazzo offers up ample antipasto options.
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Kevin Hickey's New Restaurant Will Be Called Bottlefork
The Rockit Ranch-backed restaurant will focus on the intersection of food and drink.
Azzurra Opens in Wicker Park on October 29
The new place, from Antiprima’s owner, will feature housemade pastas, arancini, and fried polenta with a secret ingredient.
What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week
There’s going to be a lot of cheese.
How Max's Wine Dive Got Started
The Texas-based place—a wine bar with comfort food—starts pouring in Wicker Park this winter.
Shucking and Slurping at Oyster Fest
A crowd gathered in River North on Friday night to dine on bivalves, hear Buddy Guy, and, of course, drink a few beers.
Delicious Squash Recipes from Two Hot Chicago Chefs
Nicole Pederson of Found and Steve Chiappetti of J. Rocco Italian Table & Bar share what to do with the butternut and delicata bounty in the market this fall.
3. Benny’s Chop House
Benny’s Chop House 444 N. Wabash Ave. 312-626-2444 Website “I have to be honest: That’s not a great cocktail,” a server warned at the first sign of an ordering snafu. You don’t hear such forthcoming advice every day— especially not at a steak place as classy, if physically nondescript, as this three-year- old spot … Read more
14. Tavern on Rush
Tavern on Rush 1031 N. Rush St. 312-664-9600 Website On a strip dedicated to showmanship—Tavern on Rush sits at the heart of the Viagra Triangle—it’s almost startling to find a restaurant that doesn’t go for glam. You gotta love the acoustic-tiled ceiling, racetrack tote board (with chalk), and wainscoted walls. Prime wet-aged beef takes … Read more
More Steak on the Way
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille Where: 5 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-571-1808 Owner: Chris Perry ETA: November 2013 Because: “We do a table side chateuabriand. And our pork chop stands seven fingers high.” —Chris Perry RPM Steak Where: 60 W. Kinzie St. Owners: R.J., Jerrod, and Molly Melman with Bill and Giuliana Rancic ETA: February 2014 … Read more