The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat Read more
Wisconsin Old-Fashioneds Are Taking Over Chicago By Amy Cavanaugh Wisconsin old-fashioneds are having a moment here. Try these four fresh local takes. Read more
Four Tasty Ways to Celebrate Labor Day Weekend By Anthony Todd Whether you hit a festival or brunch, the upcoming long weekend is a good time for eating in the city. Read more
Seedo’s Is Our Heady, Bready Food Hall Stop By Maggie Hennessy Mutaz Abdullah explores the flavors of Palestine, Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq through flatbreads, sandwiches, and pastries. Read more
Review: Homey Korean Dishes Shine at Mister Tiger By John Kessler The West Town spot from three first-time restaurateurs promises soulful cooking, warm hospitality, and decent prices. Read more
Revisiting Smyth and Tasting Menu Recall By John Kessler Our critic dines at the West Loop restaurant for the first time since it received its third Michelin star. Read more
Ep. 8: Our Mid-Year Check-in on New Openings John and Amy talk about the restaurants they're most excited about from the first half of 2025. Plus: Amy's tips on where to eat if you're stuck at Midway Airport. Read more
Class Act Reimagines the Dinner Party By Anthony Todd The new Bucktown tasting menu restaurant brings diners together in new ways. Read more
The Charlie Trotter Way By Curtis Duffy With Jeremy Wagner In his new memoir, an acclaimed chef recounts working for a culinary legend — and how their relationship soured. Read more
We’re Obsessed With the Stuffed Plantain at Mahari By John Kessler The flavors, like many at the Hyde Park restaurant, represent the whole African diaspora yet are of a piece. Read more
