I had driven by the White Sheep at least a hundred times en route to the stores near Orland Square before I finally stopped in. Now? I don’t want to brunch anywhere else — especially because this is a rare restaurant that serves brunch not just on weekends but every day. My ideal weekday morning: I drop … Read more
Winnetka boasts palatial homes, boutique stores, and pricey coffee, but a bangin’ banh mi shop? Just steps from the Home Alone house, this Vietnamese-Chinese joint that Kevin Diep opened last year serves up uniformly exceptional sandwiches, though the grilled lemongrass pork number — deeply marinated and delightfully charred — is especially stellar. The crackly-tender bread comes fresh from Nhu … Read more
It’s impossible not to root for Cristian Orozco, the owner, executive chef, and head rooftop gardener for Five O Four Kitchen. Every night, he offers a create-your-own five-course tasting menu for $85. Whatever you select, you’ll receive a culinary memoir in five acts. Bowls of Worcestershire-spiked ceviche and huitlacoche ravioli are nods to his childhood … Read more
Gas up the car, we’re headed to the suburbs for today’s episode. Plus, we get the lowdown on Cafe Yaya, the new all-day spot in Lincoln Park from the team behind Galit.
Our critic sat down with the makers of Caruso Provisions giard — the lowest ranked one in our taste test — to talk history, process, and why those jars were off.
Though still a bit uneven, Cafe Yaya, an all-day spot from the Galit team, keeps this critic coming back.
The new bar, from Heisler Hospitality, Terry Alexander, and Abe Vucekovich offers approachable drinks and a fantastic patio.
Amy and John discuss their favorite cocktail bars in the city, what makes a great mixed drink, and what makes Chicago’s scene so approachable.
The service may be slow, but the folks are friendly and the food is consistently solid to great.
From tacos to burgers, these fests will have you eating well this season.
