Leña Brava Freshens Things Up
New executive chef Brian Enyart, previously of Dos Urban Cantina, offers a revamped menu.
Custom Placements: Dining Lead
Brunch Is Back!
Japanese breakfast? Pistachio croissants? Four newcomers get the weekend started right.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: April 2024
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
Tre Dita Lands in the St. Regis Chicago
The new Tuscan spot from Lettuce Entertain You and Evan Funke has a pasta lab and a wood-fired kitchen.
The Menu Items of the Year
Breaking down the dishes and ingredients we’re seeing everywhere.
Are Wine Pairings Worth It?
As pairings have taken over wine service, three top sommeliers share their takes.
This Month’s Obsession: Grilled Shellfish Parrillada at El Che Steakhouse & Bar
It’s dramatic, delicious, and great for a group.
Mindy Segal Now Has a Custom Chocolate
The renowned pastry chef will use Lait Extraordinaire, her personalized mix of milk and dark chocolates, in her programs.
Martin Sorge’s Black Emmer Carrot Cake
Seasonal ingredients like Midwestern rhubarb and exotic citrus have long inspired Chicago’s own Great American Baking Show winner, Martin Sorge. But as his skills flourished, he began exploring beyond the produce department. “I discovered the array of grains and flours that could add flavor to my creations,” he says. “I also discovered Janie’s Mill, a … Read more