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Ep. 23: A Deeper Dive Into Our Best New Restaurants List
Dining & Drinking

The Best New Restaurants

By John Kessler
Photography by Evan Jenkins and Jeff Marini
It’s been an exciting year as chefs across the city opened out-of-the-box concepts, from a neo-bistro that honors the Midwest to a Thai eatery that’s a nightly party. The 13 spots pair exceptional food with unforgettable experiences. Read more
Ep. 23: A Deeper Dive Into Our Best New Restaurants List
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How a restaurant handles a diner's disappointment says a lot about the business and its staff. Read more

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The Best New Restaurants
By John Kessler
Photography by Evan Jenkins and Jeff Marini
It’s been an exciting year as chefs across the city opened out-of-the-box concepts, from a neo-bistro that honors the Midwest to a Thai eatery that’s a nightly party. The 13 spots pair exceptional food with unforgettable experiences. Read more
Ep. 23: A Deeper Dive Into Our Best New Restaurants List
John and Amy break down all the restaurants that made this year's list. They also discuss the trend they see surfacing in Chicago dining. Read more
A True Sign of Hospitality
By John Kessler
How a restaurant handles a diner's disappointment says a lot about the business and its staff. Read more
Joe Flamm, All Day
By Liz Grossman
The ‘Top Chef’ winner’s new breakfast, lunch, and dinner café is just the versatile place the West Loop needed. Read more
How to Make Hewn’s Jam Sugar Cookies
By Cate Huguelet
You can choose a different jam, but be sure to scoop the dough rather than rolling it, to maintain fruity pockets. Read more