StarChefs Names 19 New Culinary Rising Stars By Anthony Todd The list is a historically good predictor of who's going to break through in the food world over the next few years. Read more
Wrigleyville’s Dining Scene Has Been Reborn By Anthony Todd Craft cocktails at Mordecai, chorizo tacos at Big Star, smoked brisket at Smoke Daddy, bring new flavors to the area around Wrigley Field. Read more
Parson's Got Bigger Just in Time for Patio Season By Teresa Manring and Peter Ranvestel The Logan Square staple can serve more people now—but it still fills up pretty fast. Read more
A New Darts Bar in River North and More Dining News By Anthony Todd Including: Revolution Brewing's first-ever Italian Beef Fest Read more
Review: Get Rustic Basque Cuisine at the Delightful Bar Biscay By Jeff Ruby It's the only place to get it in Chicago—and it comes with a trippy 'Miami Vice' vibe. Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Illinois Craft Beer Week By Anthony Todd Beer Under Glass at the Garfield Park Conservatory, a Battle of the Breweries at the Goose Island Barrel House, and more: Pace yourself. Read more
Chef Sarah Jordan’s Burger Has Evolved at DropShot Coffee & Snack Bar By Carrie Schedler This new burger retains remnants of the Johnny’s Grill favorite, but is more of a sibling to the original. Read more
VIDEO: Top Chefs Recommend Their Best Kitchen Tools They like to keep it simple (except for the flamethrower). Read more
Cupcakes So Pretty You (Almost) Won't Want to Eat Them Watch Magnolia Bakery make their trademark floral treats. Read more
Top Chefs on the Best Tools for Your Kitchen Photos by Ryan Segedi Styling by Johanna LoweInterviews by Michael Gebert We asked seven kitchen maestros to tell us about the one cookware item they truly cherish. Turns out, the most essential tools are often the simplest. Read more
