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John Kessler

The 30 Best Things We Ate This Year
By Carly Boers , Amy Cavanaugh , Peter Gianopulos , Cate Huguelet , John Kessler , Titus Ruscitti , and Audarshia Townsend
From over-the-top banana bread to spiced Cambodian beef skewers, these are the dishes we can’t get enough of. Read more
The Menu Captures Fine Dining Pretension
By John Kessler
The film perfectly details four restaurant archetypes — from the insufferable foodie to the tyrannical chef. Read more
Tony Priolo | Chicagoans of the Year 2022
By John Kessler
The Compassionate Chef Read more
Review: Erick Williams Gives Cajun Soul a Chicago Twist
By John Kessler
Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern serves New Orleans cuisine with Hyde Park heart. Read more
Why Faux Burgers Beat the Real Ones
By John Kessler
Our dining critic, a carnivore, makes a case for meat-free. Read more
Review: Obélix Launches a French Revolution
By John Kessler
Oliver Poilevey deliciously modernizes French flavors with global inspirations. Read more
The Problem With Alinea
By John Kessler
Nearly two decades in, Chicago’s only Michelin three-star restaurant continues to achieve moments of brilliance but struggles to keep up with the times. Read more
5 Omakase Spots You Need to Know Now
By John Kessler
Sushi’s Big Moment
By John Kessler
José Andrés’s Bar Mar Still Getting Its Sea Legs
By John Kessler
The small plates shine, but as a serious seafood restaurant, it comes up short. Read more
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