Everyone Really Wants to Meet the Betty

By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler

The new spot had a 45-minute wait on Saturday—and that was before 9 p.m. Read more

What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week

By Carrie Schedler

Carrot cake, liquor made of beer, and more treats to seek out this week. Read more

Bite Café Is a Solid Standby for Brunch

By Carly Boers

The Ukie Village BYOB was practically invented for lazy Sundays, but the food could use some jazzing up. Read more

What You Need to Know About the Chicago Dining Scene This Week

By Carly Boers

The Betty and the second Burger Bar open this week, plus more news from the Chicago dining scene. Read more

Alinea Set to Overhaul Its Dining Room—and Its Dining Experience

By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

Superchef Grant Achatz explains the upcoming changes, and also leaks more details about Roister, his first à la carte restaurant, scheduled to open in the spring. Read more

Taste on Chestnut Will Merge Two Spaces in Winnetka

By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

Steve Leviton's French technique will be on display starting January 29. Read more

What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week

By Carly Boers

Try a new cocktail at Bread & Wine, browse art while whiskey sipping at DryHop, and more. Read more

Lost Lake Is a Tiki Paradise in Logan Square

By Peter Ranvestel and Emmet Sullivan

Paul McGee's hot new bar on Diversey is a scaled down Three Dots and a Dash. Read more

Why the Billy Goat Tavern's Jeff Magill Is Such a Great Bartender

By Tom Chiarella

You won’t find the Billy Goat Tavern’s Jeff Magill making flashy pours or mixing exotic cocktails. It’s not those things that make a great bartender. Read more

The 2015 Chicago Magazine Drinking Guide

68 bars, 18 situations, trends, openings, and so much more. Read more

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