John Manion Celebrates His Memories of South America at Brasero
The restaurant is slated to open soon in the former Funkenhausen space in West Town.
Custom Placements: Dining Lead
Jason Vincent’s Pepperoni Salad
January in Chicago brings competing impulses. Our holiday indulgences are over, our pants a little tight, our bodies starved for wholesome things. And yet the long, bitter nights call for comfort. At Pizza Matta, Jason Vincent offers a compromise of a salad: a bracing tangle of greens and crunchy raw veg and seeds, finished with … Read more
Places for Solo Dining and a $50 Meal for Two
Where’s a good place to dine solo? When I eat at a restaurant by myself, my preferred spot is at the bar, and I love the one at Elske in the West Loop. There you can order the tasting menu or go à la carte with the cheese plate, anchovies, and martinis. Another recommendation: Sepia … Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: January 2024
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month
Frontera Grill’s Sous Chef Nabs Victory on Chopped
Javauneeka Jacobs won the Julia Child-themed challenge on the Food Network show this month.
Maman Zari Charms With Its Persian Tasting Menu
Iran’s family-style cuisine gets reimagined as a clever tasting menu at Maman Zari.
How Justice of the Pies Made Its New Shop Accessible
At her new bakery, Maya-Camille Broussard ensures that the space is accessible to everyone.
White Truffle Season Has Arrived
A new restaurant in North Center is the best place to enjoy them right now.
Erling Wu-Bower Will Open Maxwells Trading This Winter
The cuisine at the new restaurant will pull in personal and global influences.