The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
Custom Placements: Dining Lead
A New Playbook
Former Bear Israel Idonije is breathing more life into the South Loop by partnering with some of the city’s best chefs.
Deliz Italian Steakhouse Debuts in Bucktown
The newcomer, in the former Etta space, marries pasta and beef.
Sushi for a Steal
Our critic loves the excellent offerings at Omakase Box, the affordable new spot in Logan Square.
The Top Dining Trends of the Year
Our critic breaks down the dishes and flavors, from bagels to French onion, that were everywhere in 2025.
Atelier Is Now Better Suited to the Neighborhood
The tasting menu darling has added an à la carte menu.
The Epicurean Guide to Chicago’s Airports
Our food writers offer their picks for what to eat at O’Hare and Midway.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: December 2025
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
Joe Flamm Dishes on His Upcoming Restaurant
The all-day spot Bar Tutto will be opening early next month.
Polished Up
Maplewood, a brewery and distillery, has long been known for its canned beers like Son of Juice IPA. But since 2017 it has also run a semihidden taproom hard up against a weed-choked highway overpass in Avondale, and since earlier this year that taproom has spawned one of the city’s more interesting venues for Polish … Read more