Lula Cafe (Updated Listing): Cozy, Fresh, Not Snobby at All
Farm-to-table from its early days, this Logan Square restaurant serves seasonal menus without pretension.
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At Smalls Smoke Shack, Ten Bucks Buys a Lot of BBQ
This tiny joint beautifully blends Southern American and Southeast Asian styles.
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The oyster trend lives on, and there’s a new shucker born every minute.
Stella Barra and Summer House Bring Santa Monica to Lincoln Park
Can Jeff Mahin make Chicago taste like Southern California?
What's Opening and What's Happening in Chicago Dining This Week
Eat some ribs, get some steaks, and follow up with a conversation on the ethics of eating animals.
The Five Hottest Bars in Chicago
The Revel Room, CH Distillery, and more places where everyone in the city wants to raise a glass this month.
At CH Distillery: The Gin Is Cold, the Scene Is Hot
This new West Loop watering hole distills its own drinks.
Charlie Trotter Has Died and the Theories Are All Heartbreaking
The great chef’s life and career had a Shakespearean arc.
From January 1988: Chicago's First Review of Charlie Trotter's
In a story titled “Off and Running,” two critics wrote: “Just out of the starting gate, Charlie Trotter’s sets the pace.”
First Impressions: Azzurra
On our first visit to Azzurra (1467 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wicker Park, 773-278-5959), crispy Brussels sprout leaves with pecorino shavings, the fennel salad lively with pomegranate seeds, and the heartwarming tagliatelle with prosciutto ragu (pictured) all made good showings. That left just enough room to share the lemon panna cotta—so very creamy.