A Gaming and Comfort Food Palace Comes to West Loop, and More Dining News By Anthony Todd Plus: The owners of Au Cheval launch a sushi spot and a South Sider wins Top Chef. Read more
It's Time for Chicago to Get Its Own James Beard Award Category By Anthony Todd We're dominating our regional subdivision, and it's not fair. Read more
Parlay at Joy District Wants to Elevate River North's Bar Food By Anthony Todd Its chef has some serious fine-dining bonafides. Read more
Here Are Chicago's 2018 James Beard Award Nominees By Phoebe Mogharei It's a good year for the Boka Restaurant Group. Read more
Two Drag Queens. One $1,000 White Truffle Pizza. By DS Shin Jaymes Mansfield of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ and Trannika Rex taste-test Bar Cargo’s luxurious ’za (with a side of Dom). Read more
Big Jones Is Undergoing a Major Renovation By Anthony Todd The restaurant's currently shuttered for both a kitchen and (sort of) a menu overhaul. Read more
Snapchatting Teens Are the New Food Influencers By Peter Frost Gaggles of social media–savvy high school girls are coming soon to a restaurant near you. Read more
VIDEO: Meet the New Food Influencers: The Snapchatting High School Girls By DS Shin Ruby, Anna, Leah, and Izzy will discuss what Chicago restaurants are popular among their friends and the food/social media trends they see. Read more
Ludlow Liquors Serves Up Cocktails by the Ounce, and Other Dining News By Anthony Todd Plus: Chef Debbie Gold is back on the Chicago scene, Le Colonial is giving up its Gold Coast location, and more Read more
Budget Pick: Yvolina’s Tamales Is Not for Traditionalists By Christian Belanger With the owner’s atypical methods and ingredients, this Pilsen spot’s tamales offer some unique options. Read more
