Drinks to the Nines
Lily Wang and Joe Briglio’s new Chinatown bar highlights inventive cocktails and clever bites.
Custom Placements: Dining Lead
How to Make Dhuaan BBQ’s Frankie Roll
During a 2015 trip to Mumbai, Sheal Patel made it his mission to try as many Bombay Frankie rolls — a street snack of Indian flatbread tucked around flavorful fillings — as he could. A few years later, while he was dreaming up the pop-up Dhuaan BBQ, his research paid off. “It was the first dish we ever made,” … Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month
Neighborhood Find: Sugar Rush
Forest Park’s Habrae Thai Café & Eatery has an abundance of Thai desserts (and some great savory options).
4 Top Spots for $1 Oysters
1. Queen Mary Tavern When Sundays, 3 to 7 p.m.; Mondays, 5 to 7 p.m.Served with Mignonette, lemon, and horseradishBonus For just six bucks, you can get a gin or vodka martini, the ideal pairing. 2125 W. Division St., Ukrainian Village 2. Bar Sótano When Wednesdays, 5 to 10 p.m.; Thursdays, 5 to 6 p.m.Served … Read more
Daniel Rose Reimagines the French Brasserie With Le Select
The Chicago-born chef will open the restaurant late this year with Boka Restaurant Group.
Gene Kato Plans a Neighborhood Japanese Spot With Itoko
The restaurant from the Momotaro chef will be one of three spots from Boka Restaurant Group to open on Southport this fall.
The Problem With Alinea
Nearly two decades in, Chicago’s only Michelin three-star restaurant continues to achieve moments of brilliance but struggles to keep up with the times.
Local Libations
With Bronzeville Winery, Eric Williams aims to give South Siders a spot for great drinks in their own backyard.
Flights of Fancy
Claudia’s whimsical bar serves Shakespeare-themed cocktails and classic French fare.