Review: Stumara Shines When Sticking to Georgian Classics By John Kessler The Wheeling restaurant captures the romance of the country's cuisine — when, that is, it doesn't aim for fancy stylings. Read more
The Thrill of Korean Dining — and Shopping By John Kessler Our critic checks in on Daebak and Gangnam Market, and explains why he might send that freebie back to the kitchen. Read more
Review: Oliver’s Potential Is Stunted by Spottiness By John Kessler Chef Alex Carnovale shows great promise, but uneven dishes and service hold the place back. Read more
Five Dining Trends That Were Everywhere This Year By John Kessler From croissants to half-chickens, these are the things our critic kept seeing. Read more
The 25 Best Things to Eat Right Now By Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu , Amy Cavanaugh , Peter Gianopulos , John Kessler , Titus Ruscitti , Lisa Shames , and Anthony Todd From pistachio gelato to spicy Sichuan noodles, the most memorable bites of the moment offer a delicious tour of the city. Read more
Why We Love the Tonkatsu at Torizen By John Kessler The katsu at this Japanese restaurant in Schaumburg emerge golden brown and impossibly crispy-crunchy. Read more
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
