Chicago Chefs Get Some Love as James Beard Award Semifinalists By Carrie Schedler Plus, a new king is crowned among Chicago's power chefs, dinner comes to the Winchester, and there are diet-friendly burgers in the 'burbs. Read more
Richard Sandoval Plans His Own Type of Eataly for Block 37 By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The “Latin-American cultural center” will have a store, space for cooking classes, and 11 different food stalls. Read more
Brown Bag Seafood Co. Is a Modern Take on a Classic Shrimp Shack By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The sustainably sourced counter-service place, where prices top out at $13, is set to open near Lakeshore East in the spring. Read more
Commonwealth Tavern: Not Flashy, and That's the Point By Carrie Schedler and Peter Ranvestel Everyone in Roscoe Village, it seemed, turned up at this new farm-to-table neighborhood bar. Read more
What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week By Carrie Schedler All-you-can-eat sushi, a National Margarita Day fiesta, and a golden ticket in a box of doughnuts. Read more
Longman & Eagle (Updated Review): Still Hopping, Still Heavy The often-packed Logan Square gem doesn't shy away from meaty excess. Read more
Where to Get Affogato in Chicago By Carrie Schedler And a quick explanation why you should try the creamy, dreamy Italian concoction we keep seeing on the city's menus. Read more
Five Chicago Bars Showing Olympic Hockey at 6:30 AM By Jack Cassidy The puck hits the ice before sunrise on Saturday. Here's where you can watch the action and have a beer with breakfast. Read more
Bites Asian Tapas Is Ready for the Mouths of Lake View By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Two former Tank Sushi servers started the Asian fusion place on Clark Street. Read more
Lee Wolen and Kevin Hickey are Back in Brand-New Kitchens By Carrie Schedler Plus: Chicago is pushing for the food-world's Oscars, Kabocha is closing its doors, and DMK has concocted a hangover cure on a bun. Read more
