Chicago Magazine Dining and drinking
How to Make the Publican’s Little Gem Salad
A dish that showcases our region's fleeting blueberry season.
The Scofflaw Group Opens Drama Club
The new Humboldt Park focuses on agave cocktails at an affordable price.
Funky Bunch
The artsy new Logan Square hangout Txa Txa Club, run by a couple of pop-up...
The Ever-Growing Popularity of Bakery Lines
Are the waits ever worth it? Our dining critic mulls the question.
Mixed Grill
Stephen Sandoval’s Latin steakhouse Trino offers some nice dishes, but the menu doesn’t fully mesh.
The Second Annual Martini Expo Lands in Chicago
After its debut in Brooklyn, the event relocates to the Second City September 13-20 for...
Ep. 30: The State of Dining in the Loop
We're joined by dining critic Nick Kindelsperger to discuss all the old and new spots...
Arla Brings Japanese and Mediterranean Cuisine to the Gold Coast
The new rooftop spot is from the team behind the Adalina restaurants.
Ep. 29: These Are Chicago’s 50 Best Restaurants
We’ve updated our list of the 50 best restaurants in the city. John breaks down...
Soup’s On
The go-to order is the ox bone soup, which arrives bubbling hot in a black...