A Japanese Spot in the Burbs Shows It’s Variety, Not Volume By John Kessler And why Omarcito’s is our spot for patio dining and personality. Read more
Make Marina’s Bistro’s Mofongo By Cate Huguelet This rib-sticking mash of garlicky plantains gets a flavor boost from store-bought adobo seasoning. Read more
Our New Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Hot Pot By John Kessler Conveyor belt Japanese hot pot may not sound like an ideal date night, but for me and my wife, it works. Read more
Four New Patios to Try This Summer By Anthony Todd Soak up the season at Maxwells Trading, Laurel, and other spots. Read more
Inside the Pasta Lab at Tre Dita By Adam Rothbarth Evan Funke breaks down what happens in his restaurant’s open-view lab. Read more
Paul Virant Opens a French Brasserie in Western Springs By Anthony Todd The chef gets back to his culinary roots with Petite Vie. Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: June-July 2024 The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat Read more
Ocean Grill & Bar Is Top-Tier Vietnamese Cuisine By John Kessler An unassuming newcomer is turning out impeccable seafood and incredible pho. Read more
The Best Restaurant Happy Hour for Every Day of the Week By Amy Cavanaugh , and Lisa Shames Top restaurants all over the city are offering happy hour discounts on food and drink. We’ve put together a full week’s worth of deals. Read more
How to Do a Tasting Menu and Birthday Dinner Spots By Amy Cavanaugh Our dining editor offers suggestions for trying your first tasting menu and the best place for a birthday meal. Read more
