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
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
Snack Attack
Izakaya Shinya is open only from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. — and everything on the menu is under $20 and shareable.
Cafe Yaya’s Black Garlic Tahini
Ask a sourdough baker, a sauerkraut maker, or anyone else who dabbles in fermentation: Time is the secret ingredient for unlocking profound layers of flavor. Take, for instance, black garlic, produced by holding standard garlic at warm temperatures for days or even weeks. “It slowly caramelizes until it’s black, with a raisiny, molasses-like flavor,” says … Read more
Saucy Plates Are Back
That’s great news for sauce lovers, but these plates aren’t designed quite right for today’s dining culture.
Rob Levitt Is Refining the Publican
The longtime chef talks about his new vision for the West Loop favorite.
A Bold New Bistro
Creepies, from the Elske team, still needs some refining, but it’s already the city’s most exciting place to eat.
The Definitive Guide to Chicago Steakhouses
In a scene that’s rapidly evolving, with splashy newcomers and international influences, we rank our 12 favorites. Plus: unexpected wines, the best potatoes, leftovers tips, and more.