Txa Txa Club Brings the Whimsy By Liz Grossman The artsy new Logan Square hangout, run by a couple of pop-up vets, serves an eclectic all-day menu. Read more
A Disjointed Menu at Stephen Sandoval’s Trino By John Kessler Stephen Sandoval’s Latin steakhouse Trino offers some nice dishes, but the menu doesn’t fully mesh. Read more
The Ever-Growing Popularity of Bakery Lines By John Kessler Are the waits ever worth it? Our dining critic mulls the question. Read more
The Second Annual Martini Expo Lands in Chicago By Anthony Todd After its debut in Brooklyn, the event relocates to the Second City September 13-20 for a full week of all things shaken and stirred. Read more
Ep. 30: The State of Dining in the Loop We're joined by dining critic Nick Kindelsperger to discuss all the old and new spots he's enjoying in the Loop as the neighborhood sees yet another reinvention. Read more
Arla Brings Japanese and Mediterranean Cuisine to the Gold Coast By Anthony Todd The new rooftop spot is from the team behind the Adalina restaurants. Read more
Ep. 29: These Are Chicago’s 50 Best Restaurants We’ve updated our list of the 50 best restaurants in the city. John breaks down the top 10 and describes what makes a spot really stand out. Read more
Chicago’s 50 Best Restaurants By John Kessler With picks ranging from tasting menus to food trucks, our critic ranks his favorite places to eat. Read more
Why We Love Claypot’s Korean Soups By John Kessler The go-to order is the ox bone soup, which arrives bubbling hot in a black ttukbaegi pot. Read more
The Beauty of Wander-in Dining By John Kessler Armitage Avenue in Logan Square is the city’s best stretch for strolling to find dinner. Read more
