Kitty’s Cosmopolitan Club Is Your New Date Night Spot By Anthony Todd The luxe bar, from the team behind Gus’ Sip and Dip, offers refined cocktails and bites. Read more
Ep. 26: A Somm Breaks Down Restaurant Wine Pours We're joined by Maria Montero, a sommelier and manager for Gibson's Restaurant Group. She'll help us understand the importance of pour size, sampling, and asking questions for a better wine experience. Read more
Cleo’s Is a Delta Delight By Amy Cavanaugh The catfish at this spot, with its cornmeal crust and Creole spice, is our go-to order. Read more
The Hand & The Eye Opens Saturday By Anthony Todd The massive magic venue will feature two restaurants, eight bars, and multiple theaters. Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: May 2026 The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat Read more
Ep. 25: The Restaurants We’ve Revisited Lately Another round-robin episode where Amy and John chat about what's new at some old favorites. Read more
Three New Cafes Inside Chic Shops By Lisa Shames Cool places to grab a bite are popping up inside more and more stores. Here are our new favorites. Read more
How Wine Service Can Make or Break a Meal By John Kessler Our critic digs into some restaurants’ recent wine service pitfalls. Read more
Review: Feeling Fancy at Petite Edith By John Kessler Chef Jenner Tomaska offers a sumptuous take on French fare. Read more
How to Make Andros Taverna’s Pea Latheros By Cate Huguelet Let your oven do the work in this vegetarian recipe from Doug Psaltis. Read more
