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
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
