Our Favorite New Spot for Doner Kebabs By John Kessler Owner Etibar Maharramli makes the kind of street food loved by people the world over. Read more
We’re Obsessed With Crying Tiger’s Panang Curry By Amy Cavanaugh The rich, peanutty curry carries complexity in every mouthful. Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: March 2026 The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat Read more
Burl Brings an Upscale Experience to Evanston By Anthony Todd The new restaurant comes from a married pair with serious culinary pedigree. Read more
Ep. 21: Where We’re Getting Fish Sandwiches for Lent Food writer Titus Ruscitti joins us on the pod to talk fish sandwiches. Plus, John gives us the highlights of eating at Nadu. Read more
The Four Best Fish Sandwiches, Ranked By Titus Ruscitti Just in time for Lent, we present a few of our faves — including the crunchiest and the most reminiscent of a Filet-O-Fish. Read more
We're Obsessed With Noriko Handroll Bar By Amy Cavanaugh The 21-seater beneath Perilla Fare is perfect for solo diners. Read more
I’m Still Searching for My Dream Red-Sauce Joint By John Kessler One thing missing in newer Italian spots in Chicago: restraint. Read more
Japanese and Nordic Cuisines Intersect at Atsumeru By Amy Cavanaugh Devin Denzer's West Town tasting menu highlights lightly cooked seafood and stripped-down protein preparations. Read more
The Restaurant That Started a Revolution By Michael Gebert Before Charlie Trotter and Rick Bayless and Grant Achatz, there was Louis Szathmary and the Bakery. Read more
