Fig & Olive Brings Europe to the Gold Coast By Penny Pollack Where an oil spill is a good thing Read more
A Long-Awaited Logan Square Restaurant Finally Opens By Carrie Schedler Masada is here—for real this time. Plus, there's news from the Alinea crew, a whole month of lobster, and chicken-fried bacon. Read more
Glenn Fahlstrom Plans 'A Seafood Version of Potbelly' By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The namesake of Glenn's Diner will open a restaurant and fish market hybrid in Lake View this fall. Read more
PM Prime Is Primed to Open in Highwood By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The new steakhouse is coming to the North Shore next month. Read more
Chengdu Impression: Incredibly Spicy Cheap Eats in Lincoln Park By Maggie Hennessy The new Sichuan restaurant on Halsted has dumplings, pork belly, mapo tofu, and enough pepper to leave your mouth numb. Read more
A Night Out at Whiskey Trust, the New Craft Cocktail Bar in Boystown By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The tavern/distillery serves seriously good drinks in the former home of a classic club. Read more
What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week By Carrie Schedler Pick a champion burger or a prize-winning paella, take a fishing expedition, and top it off with a killer catfish sandwich. Read more
Pan-Roast a Walleye Fillet Like Chef Michael Kornick By Penny Pollack The namesake behind DMK Restaurants has a recipe for the mild local freshwater fish that'll be nice and fat this summer. Read more
Six Sweet Homemade Sodas at Restaurants in Chicago By Carrie Schedler These artisanal pop concoctions are quite a step up from the soda aisle standbys. Read more
10 Hidden Alfresco Dining Spots in Chicago By Penny Pollack Sidewalk dining has its charms, but secret gardens are far better places to eat and drink outdoors in the city. Read more