The Hot List: 10 places everyone’s talking about and dining at in June in order of heat
Chicago’s most-buzzed-about restaurants this month
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Allessia Pizza @ Pizzeria da Nella Cucina Napoletana
Arugula-topped Allessia pizza @ Pizzeria da Nella Cucina Napoletana has all the right stuff—smoky mozz, salami nibs, sweet cherry ’matoes. Ciao, baby. PIZZERIA DA NELLA CUCINA NAPOLETANA: 1443 W FULLERTON; 773-281-6600
Midwest Foodie Destinations
WILL DRIVE FOR FOOD: Craving a road trip? These five towns have it all: great scenery, lots of things to do for the whole family, and—here’s what’s new—amazing restaurants and artisanal foods, beers, and wines that will keep you happy no matter what you’re hungry for. Best of all, they’re all reachable by car. Find out who our winners are, listed by distance from Chicago.
Harbor Country
Michigan’s Harbor Country—the 15-mile stretch of charming small towns from the state line north to Sawyer—is known for its white sand beaches and excellent antiquing. But lately the hottest game in town is food and drink. A recently opened industrial-chic distillery and tasting room in Three Oaks (see “Hot Hood,” below) joins farm-to-table bistros and nifty markets along the Red Arrow Highway. Take this tree-lined, sun-dappled route for a drive that runs parallel to Lake Michigan. Stop often and take the side roads—straight to the water.
Weekend Photos: Memorial Day Party at Red Door
It’s been open less than a month, but Bucktown’s Red Door already throws a mean patio party…
Japonais Alum Gene Kato to Open Sumi Robata Bar, Among Other (Still-Secret) Things
Gene Kato has big plans. “I want to introduce five concepts in the next five years in Chicago,” he says…
Massive, Labyrinthine Restaurant, Bar, and Live-Music Venue Called Untitled to Open in River North
Partner Marc Bushala describes the many different parts of Untitled and its speakeasy concept…
Brendan Sodikoff’s Chicago Food Empire
The 33-year-old culinary wunderkind and restaurateur du jour talks about the Doughnut Vault, Gilt Bar, and the upcoming Bavette’s
Square One to Open in South Loop
Alex Hernandez and Ron Vaisman’s wine and cocktail bar is scheduled to open in June
Dominique Tougne on Chez Moi and the Bistro Biz
For 15 years, the names Bistro 110 and Dominique Tougne were practically synonyms. But when the Gold Coast staple closed last August to make way for Bar Toma, Tougne was ready to break out. He’s still in the bistro biz, but this time it’s all about him: Chez Moi (2100 N. Halsted St.; 773-871-2100). Aren’t … Read more