A True Sign of Hospitality By John Kessler How a restaurant handles a diner's disappointment says a lot about the business and its staff. Read more
Joe Flamm, All Day By Liz Grossman The ‘Top Chef’ winner’s new breakfast, lunch, and dinner café is just the versatile place the West Loop needed. Read more
How to Make Hewn’s Jam Sugar Cookies By Cate Huguelet You can choose a different jam, but be sure to scoop the dough rather than rolling it, to maintain fruity pockets. Read more
Bar Bambi Is Now Open in West Town By Anthony Todd Katie Renshaw’s whimsical new bar features twists on classics and upscale bar food. Read more
Ep. 22: The Nordic-Japanese Mash-Up We Didn’t Know We Needed Amy and John rave about Atsumeru, a new tasting menu restaurant. Plus, John gives us the scoop on a nontraditional (but extremely good) doner spot in Uptown. Read more
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
