Chicago Magazine Dining and drinking

The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

August 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat.

August 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

At their new spot, Larry Feldmeier and Noah Sandoval give diners a say.

August 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Nimba owner Lydia London offers a menu of her family's recipes.

August 4, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Our critic lays out the beauty of consistency, even when a restaurant is not great.

August 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

With recipes like sweet corn cream puffs and a giant cherry Pop-Tart, Martin Sorge’s cookbook...

July 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The custardy fruit is popping up in desserts and cocktails.

July 28, 2026 at 9:37 a.m.

The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat.

July 30, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

A dish that showcases our region's fleeting blueberry season.

July 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The new Humboldt Park focuses on agave cocktails at an affordable price.

July 14, 2026 at 5:13 p.m.

The artsy new Logan Square hangout Txa Txa Club, run by a couple of pop-up...