Four Food Events to Hit in October
From apples to wine, these festivals celebrate the best of the season.
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Where to Order a Birthday Cake and Affordable Dinner Spots
Where can I order a delicious birthday cake? I love the ones at Sweet Mandy B’s, which has locations in Lincoln Park and Streeterville. The moist cakes are beautifully decorated, and I love how the well-balanced frosting is not overly sweet. The carrot with cream cheese frosting is my favorite. The bakery offers both layer … Read more
Power Lunch
The Lincoln Park Indian restaurant has been swarmed with diners. But at midday, the place is less harried, the food better, and the staff able to breathe.
Hallyu Meets Halal
Local Korean restaurants have started offering dishes that cater to Muslim diners.
Ramova Grill’s Chili
Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste caramelized to a deep brick red give this chili massive savoriness.
Ep. 11: New Twists on Old Fashioneds
Plus, John discusses his review of the flashy new steakhouse in town, the Alston.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: October 2025
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
Ithaki Estiatorio Brings Fresh Energy to Greektown
The new restaurant opened in the storied Parthenon space.
Fleeting Flavors
The funnest places to eat these days? Pop-up restaurants. Here are four of our favorites.
Living Large
The Alston is big, opulent fun. But the city’s glitziest new steakhouse still needs a little refining.