How Feld Pushes Past Chicago’s Tasting Menu Narrative By John Kessler Plus, 2024 has been the year of the hyphenated steakhouse. Read more
Review: A British Steakhouse Import Is a Mixed Bag By John Kessler Hawksmoor has a fresh approach to a tired genre, but the results are all over the place. Read more
Our Critic Rates Local Housemade Asian Noodles By John Kessler Assessing the bouncy texture and flavor of noodles at Minyoli, Chengdu Bistro, and Slurp Slurp Noodles. Read more
Restaurants’ House Wines Are Getting Good By John Kessler Some of the most interesting new restaurants have reappropriated the idea of a house wine — and it's much better than an open bottle sitting on top of the ice machine for too long. Read more
Review: Jake Potashnick’s Feld Experiment By John Kessler The chef puts his TikTok theories into practice with his first spot and, after a rough start, finds his footing. Read more
Review: Mariscos San Pedro Serves Up Mexican Seafood With Panache By John Kessler The crack team of chefs in Pilsen bring their personal heritage to the table. Read more
From Over-the-Top Thai to Simple Italian: 3 Places I’m Eating Now By John Kessler How to navigate a meal at Eat Fine, how *not* to slick your BLT, and an easy afternoon people-watching. Read more
We Give a Shuck About Oyster Origins By John Kessler The education on bivalves hasn't kept up with the growing popularity of oysters — including at the restaurants that serve them. Read more
Review: Sceney La Serre Hits the Mark By John Kessler DineAmic Hospitality’s latest spot has a lot to say about dining in Chicago right now. Read more
5 Asian Ice Desserts Perfect for Summer By John Kessler Shaved-ice desserts are here to cool you down. Read more
