Custom Placements: Dining Lead
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now: June-July 2025
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
An Artful River North Restaurant Is Coming Next Month
LIA, which stands for Life Imitates Art, will serve dishes directly inspired by artwork.
Ep. 2: A Review of Thalaiva’s and a Dining Lightning Round
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.
Indienne Is Precise and Articulated Fine Dining
What our dining critic found less lovable? The $60 tasting menu at nearby Sifr.
CH Distillery’s Sushi Restaurant Changes Things Up
Now named Joto, the sushi spot has a fresh menu among other new offerings.
Ep. 1: Chicago’s Best New Restaurants
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.