Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Ice Cream Cocktails at Pink Squirrel By DS Shin Slurp these down at this retro spot at 2414 N. Milwaukee Ave. Read more
Relax by the River at Tiny Tapp By DS Shin Enjoy frozen drinks, shareable snacks, and ice cream at this breezy spot on 55 W. Riverwalk South. Read more
Dutch & Doc's Is a Beauteous Brasserie Steps from Wrigley Field By Peter Ranvestel and Claire Voon Baseball fan or not, you'll dig the views from this new spot by Boka Restaurant Group. Read more
Merchant Restaurant Opens in Logan Square By Anthony Todd Plus: A rare zero-star review and choice ice cream picks. Read more
This Couple Wants to Revolutionize Uptown—Through Food By Anthony Todd Andy and Gina Kalish are investing in Sheridan Park, one restaurant at a time. Read more
Theater on the Lake Is Chicago's Closest Thing to a Seaside Getaway By DS Shin Check out the newly renovated spot at 2401 North Lake Shore Drive. Read more
A Barbecue Spot with Tastes of South Africa Is Coming to Ravenswood By Claire Voon Baobab BBQ will serve regional favorites such as boerewors, melktert, and monkey gland sauce. Read more
Radio Anago Is a Rare Misstep for Hogsalt Hospitality By Jeff Ruby With food that’s not memorable and a dark club-like space, even all the smoke and mirrors couldn’t save this place from making a lackluster impression. Read more
Flight Club Is Not Your Typical Darts Bar By Peter Ranvestel and Claire Voon Test your aim on these high-tech boards. Read more
The Tasting Notes at Independent Spirits Inc. Are Prose for the Palate By Kathleen Rooney The written reviews posted in Scott Crestodina’s wine and spirits shop are so evocative, I teach them in my creative writing classes. Read more