Chicago's New Vinyl-Centric Listening Bars

Lounge Music

May 23, 2025May 21, 2025 by Lynette Smith

Charis and Parachute HiFi are jumping on the trend of vinyl-centric listening bars.

Ep. 2: A Review of Thalaiva’s and a Dining Lightning Round

May 22, 2025May 20, 2025 by Sarah Steimer

Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh offer their short (but hot) takes on places they’ve been eating and drinking lately. Plus, John discusses his latest review, for Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen in Park Ridge.

Home Sweet Home

May 22, 2025May 15, 2025 by Lynette Smith

Tandoori pomfret at Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen

At Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen, flavors from the Kongu Nadu region take center stage.

Indienne Is Precise and Articulated Fine Dining

May 19, 2025May 14, 2025 by Sarah Steimer

What our dining critic found less lovable? The $60 tasting menu at nearby Sifr.

Favorite Spots for Seafood

May 10, 2025May 8, 2025 by Lynette Smith

The octopus Sonoran dog at Mariscos San Pedro

Also, find out which Green City Market vendors you have to visit.

CH Distillery’s Sushi Restaurant Changes Things Up

May 7, 2025 by Lynette Smith

Now named Joto, the sushi spot has a fresh menu among other new offerings.

Ep. 1: Chicago’s Best New Restaurants

May 22, 2025May 6, 2025 by Sarah Steimer

Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh dive into “The Best New Restaurants” list, discuss what didn’t make the cut, and describe the best thing each ate this week.