Thanksgiving Feast, Chicago-Style
From salumi trays to hot chocolate, here’s how to add local flavor to the big meal.
Custom Placements: Dining Lead
Rob Levitt Is Refining the Publican
The longtime chef talks about his new vision for the West Loop favorite.
A Bold New Bistro
Creepies, from the Elske team, still needs some refining, but it’s already the city’s most exciting place to eat.
The Definitive Guide to Chicago Steakhouses
In a scene that’s rapidly evolving, with splashy newcomers and international influences, we rank our 12 favorites. Plus: unexpected wines, the best potatoes, leftovers tips, and more.
Thattu’s Kadala Curry
If Margaret Pak could write her story in food, kadala curry — a comforting stew of black chickpeas in coconut gravy — would be a recurring motif. “It’s pretty near and dear,” the Thattu chef says, noting it first entered the plot as breakfast shared in the home of her in-laws in Kerala, India, and has been the sole … Read more
Finalists Announced for the Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence
These are the nominees for Chicago’s 2026 dining and drinking awards.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: November 2025
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
Thai Dang’s Crying Tiger Is Now Open
The HaisSous chef’s new Southeast Asian spot is in partnership with Lettuce Entertain You.