The 15 Best New Restaurants

These spots, all but one of which are independently owned, show off Chicago’s culinary scene at its charming, idiosyncratic best.

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In Lincoln Park, Parson’s Is Still Reigning Patio King

Because fried chicken and boozy frozen drinks are a combo that never gets old.

4D
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Boozy Shaved Ice Is Better on the Roof

Try it at LH Rooftop (85 East Wacker Drive) on weekends through July.

5D
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Moody Tongue Is Giving the Brewpub Model a Boost

The sophisticated brewing outfit is incorporating a sit-down concept into its new base at the old Baderbräu taproom.

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Michael Lachowicz Starts a New Chapter in the North Shore

Au revoir, Restaurant Michael.

3W
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Janitor’s Closet Is a Bar That’s Exactly What It Sounds Like

Tucked under the FieldHouse Jones Hotel, the Near North Side bar takes its concept as seriously as it does its drinks.

3W
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Drop Everything: It’s Negroni Week

This week, bars and restaurants throughout the city are celebrating the classic cocktail for a good cause.

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A Day in the Life of Iliana Regan

What’s it like spending every moment obsessing about creating the perfect doughnut? Or checking at 3 a.m. to see if the menu is updated online? The woman behind Michelin-starred Elizabeth takes us inside her frenzied world.

4W
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Chicago Restaurants Love This Man’s Plates

A few years ago, David Kim was throwing pots in his parents’ garage. Now, folks dine off his dishes at Oriole, Schwa, and Temporis.

4W
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Bandit Is the College Dive That Grew Up

The West Loop bar and restaurant frills up a familiar formula without shedding its laid-back vibe.

4W
ago

LEYE’s Pizzeria Portofino Opens Next Month

The new restaurant aims to bring a taste of the Italian Riviera to Chicago’s Riverwalk.

4W
ago

MFK Is Celebrating Five Years with Throwbacks

The Lake View restaurant rose from an inauspicious beginning to become a beloved local mainstay.

4W
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This Summer Sundae Will Leave You Peachless

Beatrix’s pastry chef shares a recipe that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.

1 month
ago

CBD Munchables. That Is All.

From egg tarts to mocktails, the weed compound is turning up in all sorts of food and drink.

1 month
ago

Some Like It Black Is an Arts Aficionado’s Dream

Part bar, part café, and part performance venue, this Bronzeville hangout has a little something for everyone.

1 month
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Four Rooftop Bars to Explore This Summer

Because fried chicken and boozy frozen drinks are a combo that never gets old.

Try it at LH Rooftop (85 East Wacker Drive) on weekends through July.

The sophisticated brewing outfit is incorporating a sit-down concept into its new base at the old Baderbräu taproom.

Au revoir, Restaurant Michael.

Tucked under the FieldHouse Jones Hotel, the Near North Side bar takes its concept as seriously as it does its drinks.

This week, bars and restaurants throughout the city are celebrating the classic cocktail for a good cause.

What’s it like spending every moment obsessing about creating the perfect doughnut? Or checking at 3 a.m. to see if the menu is updated online? The woman behind Michelin-starred Elizabeth takes us inside her frenzied world.

A few years ago, David Kim was throwing pots in his parents’ garage. Now, folks dine off his dishes at Oriole, Schwa, and Temporis.

The West Loop bar and restaurant frills up a familiar formula without shedding its laid-back vibe.

The new restaurant aims to bring a taste of the Italian Riviera to Chicago’s Riverwalk.

The Lake View restaurant rose from an inauspicious beginning to become a beloved local mainstay.

Beatrix’s pastry chef shares a recipe that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.

From egg tarts to mocktails, the weed compound is turning up in all sorts of food and drink.

Part bar, part café, and part performance venue, this Bronzeville hangout has a little something for everyone.

It’s rooftop season. We picked four new perches for summer sippin’.