Ep. 16: John’s Favorite Fries and Where to Eat at Chicago Airports John breaks down what makes a great fry and where to find them. Amy takes us on a quick tour of where to eat at Midway and O'Hare airports. Read more
The Epicurean Guide to Chicago’s Airports By Amy Cavanaugh, Peter Gianopulos, Lisa Shames, and Joey Skladany Our food writers offer their picks for what to eat at O’Hare and Midway. Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: December 2025 The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat. Read more
Joe Flamm Dishes on His Upcoming Restaurant By Anthony Todd The all-day spot Bar Tutto will be opening early next month. Read more
Maplewood Lounge Is Our New Spot for Polish Food By John Kessler The semihidden taproom has spawned one of the city’s more interesting venues for Polish food, thanks to chef Joanna Janczurewicz. Read more
Ep. 15: How to Build a Chicago-Style Thanksgiving Writer Chandra Ram joins John and Amy to discuss how to add local flavor to the big meal. Read more
The Place to Find Late-Night Japanese Snacks By Lisa Futterman Izakaya Shinya is open only from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. — and everything on the menu is under $20 and shareable. Read more
How to Make Cafe Yaya’s Black Garlic Tahini By Cate Huguelet This dip comes together easily but packs a depth that makes raw garlic seem like a boorish loudmouth. Read more
Saucy Plates Are Back By John Kessler That’s great news for sauce lovers, but these plates aren’t designed quite right for today’s dining culture. Read more
Thanksgiving Feast, Chicago-Style By Chandra Ram From salumi trays to hot chocolate, here’s how to add local flavor to the big meal. Read more
