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Four Restaurant Week Reservations to Make
By Anthony Todd
From a glam steakhouse to a brunch favorite, here are our top choices this year. Read more

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In The Kitchen
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Four Restaurant Week Reservations to Make
By Anthony Todd
From a glam steakhouse to a brunch favorite, here are our top choices this year. Read more
Ep. 18: The 2026 Dining Trends in Chicago
Bagels popped up, French onion left the soup, and cafes went all-day: All the trends John spotted last year in restaurants across the city. Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat Read more
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Israel Idonije is breathing more life into the neighborhood by partnering with some of the city’s best chefs. Read more
Ep. 17: Our 25 Favorite Bites of 2025
In addition to John and Amy, we hear from our food writers about the dishes they loved most this past year. Read more