Custom Placements: Dining Lead
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.
Pizza Party
Our critic checks out two new spots making waves with tavern-style pies — and becomes a fan.
Four Food Events to Hit in October
From apples to wine, these festivals celebrate the best of the season.
Where to Order a Birthday Cake and Affordable Dinner Spots
Where can I order a delicious birthday cake? I love the ones at Sweet Mandy B’s, which has locations in Lincoln Park and Streeterville. The moist cakes are beautifully decorated, and I love how the well-balanced frosting is not overly sweet. The carrot with cream cheese frosting is my favorite. The bakery offers both layer … Read more
Power Lunch
The Lincoln Park Indian restaurant has been swarmed with diners. But at midday, the place is less harried, the food better, and the staff able to breathe.
Hallyu Meets Halal
Local Korean restaurants have started offering dishes that cater to Muslim diners.
Ramova Grill’s Chili
Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste caramelized to a deep brick red give this chili massive savoriness.