Reviews: Smyth's Fine Dining Shines, but Loyalist Lacks Luster By Jeff Ruby The ballsiest prix fixe menu in Chicago overshadows its less-ambitious sister restaurant. Read more
REVIEWS: Giant and Ēma Show the Best and the Blandest of Small Plates By Jeff Ruby The Logan Square newcomer impresses, while the River North spot is unfocused and unreliable. Read more
Rick Bayless Refuses to Rest on His Laurels at Leña Brava and Cruz Blanca By Jeff Ruby Rick Bayless, meet West Loop. West Loop, eat Rick Bayless. Read more
Review: Roister Delivers Quality Over Wizardry By Jeff Ruby Don't worry, the cooks at the Achatz offspring still sweat the small stuff—though maybe a little too much for an open kitchen. Read more
Grace Finds Its Heart, Gets a Fourth Star By Jeff Ruby The food at Curtis Duffy’s restaurant continues to be amazing—now with a warmer experience. Read more
Review: Stephanie Izard Gets Saucy at Duck Duck Goat By Jeff Ruby One of Chicago's buzziest chefs takes on Chinese—and wins. Read more
Dining Review: Oriole Takes Flight By Jeff Ruby Your next great restaurant is already here, Chicago. Now you just have to find it. Read more
Bohemian House Makes a Comforting Brunch By Carrie Schedler In these last few dreary weeks, it's exactly what you want to be eating. Read more
Dining Reviews: Arbor and Lula Cafe Keep it Weird By Jeff Ruby The joys of two Logan Square spots that march to their own drummers Read more
