A ChatGPT-Perfected Restaurant
With restaurants like Alinea and Esmé turning to AI, our critic uses the tool to create his ideal restaurant.
Custom Placements: Dining Lead
The Four Best Frozen Drinks
1 Hurricane at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern It’s better than many of the ones we’ve had in New Orleans. With two types of rum, passionfruit, orange juice, and pomegranate, it’s potent and tart and goes down almost too easy. $15. 5215 S. Harper Ave., Hyde Park 2 Negroni Slushy at Parson’s Chicken & Fish Chicago’s … Read more
Jimmy Bannos Jr. Will Open Kouklas This Summer
The former Purple Pig chef is bringing seasonal Greek cuisine to Niles.
The Definitive Guide to Giardiniera
Chicago’s beloved condiment adds zip to everything it touches. Our definitive guide includes a recipe from star chef Sarah Grueneberg, a taste test of local brands, and more.
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.
