Best New Bars
A sleek Chinatown cocktail den, a Nordic-inspired brewery, a funky queer hangout — the city’s latest top spots deliver fresh experiences and clever drinks. Here are our 11 favorites, ranked.
Custom Placements: Dining Lead 1
French Revolution
At Obélix, Oliver Poilevey deliciously modernizes French flavors with global inspirations.
Chicago’s New Sushi Wave
Thanks to an omakase boom, a rise in quality à la carte offerings, and a new school of clever chefs, sushi is emerging as one of Chicago’s best cuisines.
Scoop Dreams
Three of the best flavors at the city’s latest ice cream spot.
Rodolfo Cuadros’s Honeydew Melon Ceviche
Chef Rodolfo Cuadro swaps fish for seasonal produce and adds a hint of heat.
A Cheese for Any Occasion
Erika Kubick, a local cheesemonger and the author of the new book Cheese Sex Death: A Bible for the Cheese Obsessed, picks the perfect one for five scenarios.
51 Dining Secrets
From snagging a top table to ordering from underground takeout spots, here’s everything you need to know to become a savvier diner.
Noodle Nirvana
Italian pappardelle, Japanese ramen, Filipino pancit, Spanish fideos, old-school spaghetti and meatballs! Chicagoans are living in a global noodle paradise. Here’s your guide to the best, plus chef recipes, gluten-free options, and more.