Get Your Rooftop Drink On: 2016 Edition By Katie Campbell New local favorites and some not-yet-open challengers where you can sip cocktails al fresco this summer. Read more
Americano 2211 Makes a Lovely Brunch Impression By Carrie Schedler It had a lot to live up to in the former Birchwood Kitchen space, and it's doing quite well. Read more
Graham Elliot Bistro Gets a New Look with Help from DMK By Penny Pollack and Maggie Hennessy As of now, there's a more neighborhood-friendly menu. Read more
What You Need to Know About the Chicago Dining Scene this Week By Maggie Hennessy and Carrie Schedler The Dearborn gets its pastry chef, plus more restaurant intel. Read more
Jenner Tomaska Will Take the Reins at Next By Penny Pollack and Maggie Hennessy The James Beard finalist makes his solo debut April 30. Read more
Piccolo Sogno Due Will Reinvent Itself as the More Casual Nonnina By Penny Pollack and Maggie Hennessy It's a turn toward grandmotherly, homestyle Italian fare. Read more
Duck Duck Goat Brings Sichuan-Influenced Cuisine to West Loop By Carly Boers Stephanie Izard cooks up her own little Chinatown. Read more
Video: Watch Nandini Khaund of Cindy’s Make the Reanimator A tasty riff on a classic Brazilian cocktail. Read more
Joy District Is an Unstuffy Bar for River North Boozers By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler And it's got a rooftop, opening soon. Read more
What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week By Carrie Schedler Tax Day drinking and a pig-cooking competition Read more