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John Kessler

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
In Praise of… Domino’s?
By John Kessler
Southerners love Domino's take on tavern-style pizza, so we did a side-by-side comparison with a local pie. Plus: The soft serve we're into now. Read more
Review: Cariño Levels Up the Local Latin Food Scene
By John Kessler
With both a tasting menu and taco omakase, the flavors unfold with clarity at this Uptown spot. Read more
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