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
Review: Il Carciofo Is an Uneven Roman Holiday By John Kessler Joe Flamm's latest venture — an exploration of the Eternal City’s cuisine — aims to make the best versions of iconic dishes. Read more
Review: You Should Try Cellar Door Provisions Again By John Kessler The restaurant is a team project once again, and it's better than ever. Read more
Review: Stumara Shines When Sticking to Georgian Classics By John Kessler The Wheeling restaurant captures the romance of the country's cuisine — when, that is, it doesn't aim for fancy stylings. Read more
Review: Oliver’s Potential Is Stunted by Spottiness By John Kessler Chef Alex Carnovale shows great promise, but uneven dishes and service hold the place back. Read more
Review: A British Steakhouse Import Is a Mixed Bag By John Kessler Hawksmoor has a fresh approach to a tired genre, but the results are all over the place. Read more
Review: Jake Potashnick’s Feld Experiment By John Kessler The chef puts his TikTok theories into practice with his first spot and, after a rough start, finds his footing. Read more
Review: Mariscos San Pedro Serves Up Mexican Seafood With Panache By John Kessler The crack team of chefs in Pilsen bring their personal heritage to the table. Read more
Review: Sceney La Serre Hits the Mark By John Kessler DineAmic Hospitality’s latest spot has a lot to say about dining in Chicago right now. Read more
Review: Cariño Levels Up the Local Latin Food Scene By John Kessler With both a tasting menu and taco omakase, the flavors unfold with clarity at this Uptown spot. Read more
