Ep. 11: New Twists on Old Fashioneds
Plus, John discusses his review of the flashy new steakhouse in town, the Alston.
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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.
The Best Time to Eat in Chicago? Right Now.
Mid-September hits the sweet spot between late-summer produce and early fall ingredients. Here’s where to go now.
Ep. 10: Where We Eat in Bucktown
We’re headed to John’s neighborhood to find where he grabs a drink, a burger, Thai food, and more. We also learn about what new restaurants are coming to Bucktown soon.
All-Day Cafe Buttercup Brings Amaro and Coffee to the South Loop
The new spot, owned by Israel Idonije, taps the expertise of Oliver’s chef and beverage director.
Local Style Chips
Laura Gardner put the flavors of a Chicago-style hot dog, deep-dish pizza, giardiniera, and Italian beef into chip form.
