The Best Fries in Chicago By John Kessler Our critic names his three favorite versions in town. Read more
The Best Time to Eat in Chicago? Right Now. By John Kessler Mid-September hits the sweet spot between late-summer produce and early fall ingredients. Here’s where to go now. Read more
Revisiting Smyth and Tasting Menu Recall By John Kessler Our critic dines at the West Loop restaurant for the first time since it received its third Michelin star. Read more
A (Really) Great Giardiniera Retest By John Kessler Our critic sat down with the makers of Caruso Provisions giard — the lowest ranked one in our taste test — to talk history, process, and why those jars were off. Read more
A ChatGPT-Perfected Restaurant By John Kessler With restaurants like Alinea and Esmé turning to AI, our critic uses the tool to create his ideal restaurant. 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
Can We Stop With the Sharing? By John Kessler Our critic laments the ways that sharing-only restaurants are ruining the experience. Read more
When the Wife’s Away, Take a Solo Dining Foray By John Kessler Revisiting three restaurants, but from the vantage point of eating dinner alone at a bar. Read more
The Thrill of Korean Dining — and Shopping By John Kessler Our critic checks in on Daebak and Gangnam Market, and explains why he might send that freebie back to the kitchen. Read more
Five Dining Trends That Were Everywhere This Year By John Kessler From croissants to half-chickens, these are the things our critic kept seeing. Read more
