Review: Thalaiva’s Spotlights the Southern Soul of India By John Kessler At the Park Ridge restaurant, flavors from the Kongu Nadu region take center stage. Read more
Indienne Is Precise and Articulated Fine Dining By John Kessler What our dining critic found less lovable? The $60 tasting menu at nearby Sifr. Read more
Our Editor's Go-to Green City Vendors and Seafood Joints By Amy Cavanaugh Farmers' markets are back! And seafood season is always upon us. Read more
CH Distillery’s Sushi Restaurant Changes Things Up By Anthony Todd Now named Joto, the sushi spot has a fresh menu among other new offerings. Read more
Ep. 1: Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh dive into "The Best New Restaurants" list, discuss what didn't make the cut, and describe the best thing each ate this week. Read more
Taquizas Valdez Makes the Best Mexican Sandwich in Town By Titus Ruscitti Ivan Valdez’s Albany Park restaurant is raising the bar for Chicago’s already-strong Mexican sandwich scene. Read more
Lamar Moore's Etc. Reflects His Varied Culinary History By Amy Cavanaugh The menu at the new Loop restaurant serves as an archive of the celebrated chef’s culinary life experiences. Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: May 2025 The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat Read more
How to Make Mirra’s Roti Quesadilla By Cate Huguelet The dish pays homage to a signature dish at Rasul’s El Ranchero, a now-closed Northern California restaurant. Read more
Ambar Brings Balkan Flavors to River North By Anthony Todd The Washington, D.C. import offers an all-you-can-eat menu. Read more
