The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: May 2025
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
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Mirra’s Roti Quesadilla
Consider the roti quesadilla, a griddled flatbread stuffed with cheesy mushrooms and topped with lush Chettinad masala, an edible charter statement for Mirra, the restaurant where Top Chef season 22 competitor Zubair Mohajir and Rishi Manoj Kumar cook at the intersection of Indian and Mexican culinary traditions. A mainstay since Mirra launched, it pays homage … Read more
Ambar Brings Balkan Flavors to River North
The Washington, D.C. import offers an all-you-can-eat menu.
“It’s My Turn on the Line”
In an exclusive interview, Senator Tammy Duckworth laments the lack of resistance to Trump and describes her rescue in Iraq as a “gift.”
Five Chicago Properties for Book Lovers
Be your own librarian in these homes featuring cozy nooks and ample shelves.
Roman Holiday
At Il Carciofo, Joe Flamm’s exploration of the Eternal City’s cuisine makes for a glam but uneven excursion.
Found in Translation
Two theater veterans forge their own artistic path by freely adapting the acclaimed graphic novel, Berlin.
