Custom Placements: Dining Lead
Best of Chicago
Whether you are in town for a certain convention or have lived here forever, we’ve got you covered with top picks for shopping, eating, drinking, and more.
In Praise of… Domino’s?
Southerners love Domino’s take on tavern-style pizza, so we did a side-by-side comparison with a local pie. Plus: The soft serve we’re into now.
A Double Delight
With both a tasting menu and taco omakase, Cariño pushes the local Latin food scene forward.
Bar Parisette Explores Modern French Cooking
The Logan Square restaurant, headed up by Madalyn Durrant, offers a fresh look at bistro fare.
Restaurant Review: The Bear Roars
A far cry from its sticky days as The Beef, Chef Carmy Berzatto’s renovated restaurant features gorgeous dishes — just ignore those noises from the kitchen!
Local Options for Wine Delivery (That Aren’t Foxtrot)
Foxtrot may have plans to return, but with the timeline unclear — or if you’d just rather support a different business — here are three other ways to get vino brought to your house.
B.K. Park Opens Tamu, a Hand Roll Joint
Park also offers an affordable omakase and a menu of Japanese small plates.
Upgrade Your Lunch Hour (or Two) at These Four Spots
Check out these midday multicourse specials and a la carte offerings at fancy spots across town that won’t break the bank.
The Cafe Celebrating Puerto Rican Heritage and Resilience
Chucherías Tropical Creations is an homage to owner Sachayra Cintron’s upbringing, and an effort to preserve Humboldt Park’s culture.