Don’t Miss the Carrot Pâté at Parkside By Amy Cavanaugh Chef Justin Kaialoa swapped chicken liver for carrots — and now it's never leaving the menu. Read more
Plates of Heaven at Tengoku Aburiya By John Kessler The West Loop Japanese gastropub from Sangtae Park serves comfort food at lunch and fires up a binchotan grill at night. Read more
Recipe: Roast Chicken With Smashed Potatoes By Cate Huguelet “It’s a good dish to cook for someone special." Read more
Super Snacks for the Big Game By Carly Boers Serving these local bites for the big game spread may upstage the commercials. Read more
Disc Jockeys at Chile Toreado By John Kessler Sometimes referred to as Mexican pizza, a tlayuda is flat as a cracker and topped with meat, cheese, and veg. Read more
Listen Up at the Exchange By Amy Cavanaugh The music-focused bar and restaurant is a respite from the chaos. Read more
Community Tavern’s Fresh Take on Coconut Cake By Amy Cavanaugh Passion fruit curd and togarashi-infused caramel brighten the retro classic. Read more
All Hail the Caesar Salad! By Amy Cavanaugh Chefs are freshening up the classic salad with everything from broccoli to nori — even truffles. Try these five standouts. Read more
How to Build a Flavorful, Booze-Free Home Bar By Sarahlynn Pablo Whether you're observing dry January or just looking for some non-alcoholic options, replacing booze doesn't have to be dull. Read more
Noble Thai Strikes a Perfect Harmony By John Kessler This West Town Thai spot has us rediscovering our familiar favorites. Read more
