The Beer Cellar Rises Out of the Basement In Glen Ellyn

By Jared Wyllys

Dave Hawley started out underneath a Starbucks and built his beer store from scratch (and also from no debt). As it's gotten bigger, he's kept it DIY. Read more

Revolution Brewing Opens a Taproom in White Sox Territory and More Dining News

By Anthony Todd

Plus: Dunlay’s in Logan Square is closing after 13 years and a fresh noodle and salad bowl spot comes to the Loop. Read more

Check Out These Epic Easter Eggs at the Langham Hotel

By Christen Gall

Pastry chef Scott Green uses about 15 pounds of chocolate and 15 to 50 hours to create his masterpieces, such as an eerie 'Game of Thrones' dragon egg. Read more

Frites, Mussels, and Belgian Beer Come to the Loop

By Anthony Todd

Fisk & Co. is slated to open in April, bringing monkfish liver mousse—"the foie gras of the sea"—to its fish charcuterie selection. Read more

Portsmith’s Yellowtail Snapper Is Dazzling

By Carrie Schedler

The Dana Hotel and Spa’s seafood spot makes this dish shine. Read more

Leviathan Is a Nautical Cubbyhole in Raucous River North

By Peter Ranvestel and Teresa Manring

Come for the sea monster motif. Stay for the potent cocktails. Read more

Best New Restaurants

This year’s top spots are attracting neighborhood crowds with audacious cuisine that used to be the domain of posh prix fixe temples. Read more

Purple Food Is All the Rage in Chicago