What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week By Carrie Schedler There are cookouts, birthday parties, and even a meatball-eating contest. Read more
Five New and Updated Chicago Restaurant Reviews By Penny Pollack New listings for 42 Grams and the Radler, and updates from Streeterville to Rogers Park. Read more
LQ Chicken Shack Shows a Side of Fried Chicken at Lillie's Q By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Charlie McKenna's new venture, a takeout window next to his Bucktown BBQ joint, is expected to open later this month. Read more
Velvet Taco Brings Global Flavors to the Gold Coast By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The tacos at this Texas import, planning to open in the fall, have all sorts of internationally inspired elements. Read more
Chicago's Five Hottest Bars in August By Carrie Schedler Whiskey Trust, Henry's Swing Club, the Lagunitas TapRoom, and more places everyone will be drinking this month. Read more
What Goes on at the Lagunitas TapRoom By Carly Boers Get your first taste of the craft brewer’s local digs. (Finally!) Read more
Tête Charcuterie Review: A Carnivore's Paradise and More By Jeff Ruby There are mounds of meats laid across boards, but also pristine plates of beautiful compositions. A lot of good food is coming out of this multifaceted West Loop kitchen. Read more
Chicago's 10 Hottest Restaurants in August By Penny Pollack Try Parachute, Craft Pizza, Brown Bag Seafood, and ramen places aplenty this month. Read more
Patisserie Coralie Will Bring a Taste of Paris to Evanston By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The owner of Bistro Bordeaux is bringing a French pastry whiz to his forthcoming cafe and boutique. Read more
