A New Standby
Though still a bit uneven, Cafe Yaya, an all-day spot from the Galit team, keeps this critic coming back.
Custom Placements: Dining Lead 1
Slow Burn
The service may be slow, but the folks are friendly and the food is consistently solid to great.
Georgia on My Mind
Wheeling’s Stumara captures the romance of the country’s cuisine — when, that is, it sticks to the classics.
London Calling
The British import Hawksmoor brings its take on a steakhouse to River North, with mixed results.
Ocean Grill & Bar Is Top-Tier Vietnamese Cuisine
An unassuming newcomer is turning out impeccable seafood and incredible pho.
The Predinner Drinking Spot the West Loop Needed
Bisous takes inspiration from 1960s France, offering a lounge-y bar and great drinks.
Pasta Prince
Trying to decide where to dine out today raises all kinds of questions. Is the food good? Can I go without a reservation? Are the ingredients responsibly sourced? At Wilson Bauer and Alice Richter’s Flour Power, the answers are all yes. But the menu is so teensy — just three daily pastas ($16 to $18), focaccia, and … Read more
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.