Ep. 14: Chicago’s Hottest Bistro & Two Great New Pizza Spots John and Amy discuss Creepies, the new French Midwestern bistro from the Elske team, along with two tavern-style pizza places making waves. Read more
The Perfect Order at Sarima Cafe By Liz Grossman Filipino and Indian flavors converge at the new Bucktown spot. Here are four menu items to try. Read more
Ep. 13: Ranking Our Favorite Steakhouses John and Amy discuss their top five Chicago steakhouses, and what they say about the scene right now. Read more
The Definitive Guide to Chicago Steakhouses Photography by Jeff Marini and Garrett Sweet In a scene that’s rapidly evolving, we rank our 12 favorites. Plus: unexpected wines, the best potatoes, leftovers tips, and more. Read more
Chicago’s Best Steakhouses, Ranked By Amy Cavanaugh and John Kessler Our 12 favorites include longtime classics and inventive newcomers. Read more
How to Make Thattu’s Kadala Curry By Cate Huguelet The curry has been the sole menu constant throughout Thattu’s metamorphosis from pop-up to food hall stall to brick-and-mortar. Read more
Finalists Announced for the Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence By Amy Cavanaugh These are the nominees for Chicago's 2026 dining and drinking awards. Read more
Three New Spots for a Mexican Bar Crawl By Lisa Futterman Embrace our southern neighbor’s drinking culture at these great locations in Pilsen, Logan Square, and Noble Square. Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: November 2025 The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat Read more
Thai Dang’s Crying Tiger Is Now Open By Anthony Todd The HaisSous chef’s new Southeast Asian spot is in partnership with Lettuce Entertain You. Read more
