Five Upcoming Openings We’re Excited For
From the second location of a popular Jewish deli to a Southeast Asian spot from lauded chefs, this spring has some big openings on the horizon.
Custom Placements: Dining Lead
Where to Go for Thick Burgers and Walk-In Dining
Answers for those sick of smashburgers and those not wanting a wait.
Spanish Fiesta
James Martin’s weekend dinners at Bocadillo Market bring strangers together over a multicourse meal.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: April 2026
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
Mordecai Gets a Fresh Look and Menu
Matthias Merges’s Wrigleyville fave got a face lift and a more intentional menu.
A True Sign of Hospitality
How a restaurant handles a diner’s disappointment says a lot about the business and its staff.
Joe Flamm, All Day
The Top Chef winner’s new breakfast, lunch, and dinner café is just the versatile place the West Loop needed.
Hewn’s Jam Sugar Cookies
You can choose a different jam, but be sure to scoop the dough rather than rolling it, to maintain fruity pockets.
Bar Bambi Is Now Open in West Town
Katie Renshaw’s whimsical new bar features twists on classics and upscale bar food.
