Rendang Republic Offers Indonesian-Chicago Mash-Ups By Amy Cavanaugh John Avila's counter-service spot in Lake View gives his fan base something to cheer about. Read more
The Four Best Soft Serves By Lisa Futterman From spicy sundaes to classic dips, soft serve seems to be everywhere this summer. These are our favorites. Read more
How to Make Crust Fund’s Royko Pizza By Cate Huguelet If you ask John Carruthers, the best Friday pizza night starts on Monday morning. Read more
Ravenswood’s Ultimate Filipino Crawl By Amy Cavanaugh Let us take you on a tour of three buzzy spots: a bakery, a bodega, and a coffee shop. Read more
Review: Cafe Yaya is Becoming Our New Standby By John Kessler Though still a bit uneven, Cafe Yaya, an all-day spot from the Galit team, keeps this critic coming back. Read more
How to Make Kumiko’s Potato Salad By Cate Huguelet “It’s a play on textures. Creamy potatoes, crunchy pickles, roasted ham for savory depth, and crispy fingerlings for an addictive bite.” Read more
Taquizas Valdez Makes the Best Mexican Sandwich in Town By Titus Ruscitti Ivan Valdez’s Albany Park restaurant is raising the bar for Chicago’s already-strong Mexican sandwich scene. Read more
Lamar Moore's Etc. Reflects His Varied Culinary History By Amy Cavanaugh The menu at the new Loop restaurant serves as an archive of the celebrated chef’s culinary life experiences. Read more
How to Make Mirra’s Roti Quesadilla By Cate Huguelet The dish pays homage to a signature dish at Rasul’s El Ranchero, a now-closed Northern California restaurant. Read more
The Science of Making Communities Less Violent Interview by Paula Kamen Jens Ludwig questions everything you thought you knew about shootings. Read more
