Formento’s Will Bring Time-Honored Italian Fare to the West Loop By Penny Pollack Everything from lasagna to lobster fra diavolo will be on the menu when the new spot opens. Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now By Penny Pollack Chicago’s most buzzed-about restaurants right now Read more
Watch Pete Balodimas of Shaw's Crab House Make Perfect Crab Cakes The award-winning dish is a classic at the River North spot, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Read more
The Five Hottest Bars in Chicago Right Now By Carrie Schedler The five joints everyone is raising a glass at this month. Read more
Peter Vestinos Will Run the Bar at the Betty By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The man who crafted drink menus for Nomi, the Winchester, and more will run day-to-day bar operations at the third Footman Hospitality spot—and his plan includes plenty of gin. Read more
Tippling Hall Is Chicago’s Best New All-Purpose Bar By Carrie Schedler A bar that actually succeeds at pleasing everybody Read more
Barley & Brass Tries and Succeeds to Be Everything at Once By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Cocktails, beers, comfy booths, and a grass-fed burger with gouda. What else does a Wicker Park spot need? Read more
What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week By Carrie Schedler Beignets filled with cheesecake! Prohibition-repeal celebrations! These and more can't-miss dining and drinking events in the city this week Read more
Reviews: RPM Steak and Bohemian House By Jeff Ruby Another home run for Lettuce Entertain You and some daring spins on Czech classics Read more
Highline is More than an After-Work Hang By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Even on the weekends, this sleek River North bar draws laidback crowds thanks to its devotion to USC football and welcoming atmosphere. Read more
