5 Best New Sweets By John Kessler From breakfast to dessert, it’s been a great year if you have a sweet tooth. Read more
Yao Yao Gets Hot Pot Right By John Kessler The first American branch of a Shenzhen-based chain comes to Chinatown. Read more
Food Hall Fancy By John Kessler With Valhalla, Stephen Gillanders finds his voice in an unlikely location. Read more
It’s All Gravy at Chez François Poutinerie By John Kessler Montreal native Thi Tram Nguyen decided the Chicago area was ready for its own poutine spot. Read more
Refined Indian Flavors Abound at Indienne By John Kessler The Indian chef delivers big flavors at Indienne, but his dishes are short on personality. Read more
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
