From January 1988: Chicago's First Review of Charlie Trotter's By Carla and Allen Kelson In a story titled "Off and Running," two critics wrote: "Just out of the starting gate, Charlie Trotter’s sets the pace." Read more
The 8 Best Mexican Restaurants in Chicago By Penny Pollack Where to get that sabor delicioso. Read more
Coco Pazzo Café (New Listing): Straightforward Tuscan Fare The laidback little sister of of Coco Pazzo offers up ample antipasto options. Read more
Chicago’s Best Steak Houses 2013 By Carly Boers, Penny Pollack, and Jeff Ruby Visit the city's finest palaces for prime beef in 2013. Read more
Antico Review (Updated): Bucktown's Coziest Trattoria Needs a Touch of Pizzazz In this café-restaurant, leave the roasted chicken, but take the fried zeppole. Read more
La Petite Folie (Updated): This Is Hyde Park's Most Reliable French Restaurant You'll love the duck pâté and apple tarte Tatin at this simple yet upscale spot. Read more
What You Should Eat at Lao 18 and Juno By Jeff Ruby Lao 18 serves a local legend's Chinese classics to the masses (without dumbing them down much). And at Juno, a rising sushi genius has a lot of fun with the fish. Read more
Yoshi's Café and Tallgrass Reviews: Chicago Classics That Haven't Lost Their Touch By Jeff Ruby After decades of ups and downs, two eccentric restaurants still have one thing in common: They never stop pushing forward. Read more
Dining Out at Brindille and The Lobby: Haute Anxiety By Jeff Ruby At two of Chicago's newest fine dining options, sometimes the high cost of luxury is worth it. And sometimes it’s not. Read more
This Is a Very Good Time for Tacos in Chicago By Jeff Ruby Between Chicago’s old-school taquerias and its fancy new joints, there are plenty of places to get a fine taco in town. Read more
