Hook and Ladder Is Halligan’s Grown-Up Sibling By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The two bars are connected by a secret passageway, but the newbie is meant for a slightly chiller crowd. Read more
What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week By Carrie Schedler Get in some holiday cocktails, free coffee, and sour beer before Christmas. Read more
Ezra’s Is a Liquor Store That's Worth the Trek By Carly Boers Step aside, hopheads: This new shop caters to spirits geeks. Read more
Brendan Sodikoff Will Bring Back Dillman’s By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The restaurateur says he'll give the Jewish deli another go in the next few months. Read more
East Will Take Over the My Thai Space Next Month By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The Hot Woks Cool Sushi team has the new restaurant all planned out—casual, healthy spins on sushi, ramen, and stir fry. Read more
The Duck Inn Is a Blast from the Past By Penny Pollack Kevin Hickey’s new Bridgeport spot is a funky gastropub. Read more
Little Goat’s Got a Worthy Brunch, Even When the Food Falls Flat By Carly Boers Not everything at this pioneering cheffy diner is ready for primetime, but we'll forgive them thanks to that shake (and the spot-on service). Read more
What You Need to Know About the Chicago Dining Scene This Week By Carrie Schedler One Michelin-starred spot extends its stay, another one plans to shut down. Read more
Poll: What’s Your Top Hangover Cure? By Staff We imagine a few people may have some drinks this holiday season. So what's your top hangover cure? Read more
Jason Paskewitz’s Modernist French Spot Will Be Called the Blanchard By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Expect updates on the classics and a whole lot of foie when the Lincoln Park restaurant opens next spring. Read more
