Madhura Cafe Has Home-Cooked Tamil Soul Food By John Kessler Nestled in a strip mall in Deerfield, the South Indian snack shop has some of the most tempting thali in Illinois. Read more
Review: Bambola Trips Up By John Kessler Bambola, a new Silk Road–inspired restaurant from Bonhomme Group, is one misstep after another. Read more
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
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
