Chef Jonathon Sawyer’s Kindling Fails to Spark By John Kessler The new restaurant is thrilling in sheer scale and chutzpah, but clumsiness can undercut the experience. Read more
Splashy Brasserie Le Select Still Needs Some Work A Review by John Kessler The glitzy new restaurant from Daniel Rose and Boka Restaurant Group stumbles out of the gate. Read more
Food Hall Fancy By John Kessler With Valhalla, Stephen Gillanders finds his voice in an unlikely location. Read more
Refined Indian Flavors Abound at Indienne By John Kessler The Indian chef delivers big flavors at Indienne, but his dishes are short on personality. Read more
Review: Bambola Trips Up By John Kessler Bambola, a new Silk Road–inspired restaurant from Bonhomme Group, is one misstep after another. Read more
Review: Erick Williams Gives Cajun Soul a Chicago Twist By John Kessler Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern serves New Orleans cuisine with Hyde Park heart. Read more
Review: Obélix Launches a French Revolution By John Kessler Oliver Poilevey deliciously modernizes French flavors with global inspirations. Read more
The Problem With Alinea By John Kessler Nearly two decades in, Chicago’s only Michelin three-star restaurant continues to achieve moments of brilliance but struggles to keep up with the times. Read more
José Andrés’s Bar Mar Still Getting Its Sea Legs By John Kessler The small plates shine, but as a serious seafood restaurant, it comes up short. Read more
Korean Pub Grub By John Kessler Army stew, whole fried chicken, and other drinking fare take center stage at New Village Gastro Pub in Northbrook. Read more
