Episode 2: A Review of Thalaiva’s and a Dining Lightning Round

Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh offer their short (but hot) takes on places they've been eating and drinking lately. Plus, John discusses his latest review, for Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen in Park Ridge. Read more

The Great Giardiniera Taste Test

What’s the best locally made jarred giard? Our dining critic did a blind ranking of seven top hot versions. The results might surprise you. Read more

Review: Thalaiva’s Spotlights the Southern Soul of India

By John Kessler

At the Park Ridge restaurant, flavors from the Kongu Nadu region take center stage. Read more

Indienne Is Precise and Articulated Fine Dining

By John Kessler

What our dining critic found less lovable? The $60 tasting menu at nearby Sifr. Read more

Our Editor's Go-to Green City Vendors and Seafood Joints

By Amy Cavanaugh

Farmers' markets are back! And seafood season is always upon us. Read more

CH Distillery’s Sushi Restaurant Changes Things Up

By Anthony Todd

Now named Joto, the sushi spot has a fresh menu among other new offerings. Read more

Episode 1: Chicago’s Best New Restaurants

Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh dive into "The Best New Restaurants" list, discuss what didn't make the cut, and describe the best thing each ate this week. Read more

Taquizas Valdez Makes the Best Mexican Sandwich in Town

By Titus Ruscitti

Ivan Valdez’s Albany Park restaurant is raising the bar for Chicago’s already-strong Mexican sandwich scene. Read more

Lamar Moore's Etc. Reflects His Varied Culinary History

By Amy Cavanaugh

The menu at the new Loop restaurant serves as an archive of the celebrated chef’s culinary life experiences. 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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