Holiday Cheers
South American eggnog? Chilled Mexican punch? Here are our favorite spins on seasonal cocktails.
Custom Placements: Dining Lead
Halal Heaven
Brian Jupiter made his name cooking whole animals at Frontier and the New Orleans classics he grew up with at Ina Mae Tavern — the through line to his cuisine is soul. So it tracks that for the counter-service joint Migos Fine Foods, which he opened in April with Frontier chef de cuisine Azazi Morsi, he created … Read more
Poochie and Pang (eat Chicago) Debuts on NBC This Weekend
The new show, featuring Kevin Pang and Poochie Rollins of The Wieners Circle, explores Chicago’s top burgers.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: December 2024
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner and a Great Holiday Pie
Our dining editor’s go-to holiday carryout and her favorite Key lime pie.
How Feld Pushes Past Chicago’s Tasting Menu Narrative
Plus, 2024 has been the year of the hyphenated steakhouse.
Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet
From pies to order to dinners out, here are our picks for making the holiday all about ease.
Obélix and Le Bouchon’s Délice de Bourgogne Quiche
For the holiday host with a million to-dos on their list, here’s a back-pocket recipe from sister restaurants Le Bouchon and Obélix: a quiche that’s grand enough to make out-of-town houseguests feel special, thanks to a velvety custard enriched with Délice de Bourgogne cheese, but demands very little from the baker except a bit of … Read more
Italian Beef’s Golden Age
Thanks to The Bear, Chicago’s favorite sandwich is now everybody’s favorite. Our guide to all things Italian beef comes loaded with our top picks, classic and new-school takes (fancy a vegan version?), a recipe for home, and much more.