Luella’s Bets Big on Brunch Only By Lisa Shames Darnell Reed’s restaurant, now in new digs in Albany Park, goes all in on one meal. Read more
Ep. 19: Cold Weather Bar and Restaurant Recs When the temperature drops, John and Amy bundle up and head to particular spots across Chicago, whether for the cozy atmospheres or tropical vibes. Read more
Four Cafés With Fresh Takes on Asian Fare By Liz Grossman Filipino cookies, Korean-influenced pastries, and other specialties are on the menu at these newcomers. Read more
Why We Love Art’s Drive-In By Titus Ruscitti After a 2022 fire, owner Alex Stratakos overhauled the menu and is committed to using high-quality ingredients. Read more
The Great Pizza Pursuit By Julia Reedy How one couple turned our rankings into a two-year, city-wide excursion. Read more
Fine Dining is Now a Dinner Party By John Kessler Chefs and restaurants are encouraging diners to socialize during the meal. Plus: Meringue desserts are back. Read more
Review: Class Act Stumbles Over Its History Lesson By John Kessler The dinner party experience is fun. Unfortunately, the food ranges from cute to dismal. Read more
How to Make Pierogi Kitchen’s Pierogi By Cate Huguelet Working in assembly-line fashion, you can turn dinner into a party. Read more
Four Restaurant Week Reservations to Make By Anthony Todd From a glam steakhouse to a brunch favorite, here are our top choices this year. Read more
Ep. 18: The 2026 Dining Trends in Chicago Bagels popped up, French onion left the soup, and cafes went all-day: All the trends John spotted last year in restaurants across the city. Read more
