Liz Grossman

Chicago Contributor

Liz started her journalism career as an intern at Chicago Magazine, and is thrilled to still be covering restaurants in the city she’s called home for 25 years. She’s the former editor-in-chief of Plate, an award-winning magazine that served the professional chef industry. As co-founder of the nonprofit storytelling series Between Bites, she is passionate about live storytelling and giving back to Chicago’s food community. Liz has moderated and spoken on panels for FAB, Mise, Niman Ranch, Worlds of Flavor, and Plate Talks. Besides writing for Resy, she regularly contributes to Chicago, Food Service Director, Flavor & the Menu, and Restaurant Development + Design. A native of Wisconsin, she holds a special place in her heart for supper clubs and is a brandy old fashioned purist. She’ll eat pickles and capers all day, but won’t touch an olive.

Liz’s Favorite Resy Spots

Maxwells Trading

West Loop

A favorite for the fun room and Japanese sweet potato.

NADU

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Amazing tasting menu deal from the team behind Indienne.

void

Avondale

Funky décor, great cocktails, and spaghetti uh-o’s for adults.

Cafe Yaya

Lincoln Park

Love this all-day option for chicken shawarma wraps and ever-changing pastries.

Miller's Pub

The Loop

Come for the old-school vibes, stay for the barbecue ribs.

Dimmi Dimmi

Lincoln Park

I dream about the deconstructed “Italian beef” carpaccio.

Omakase Shoji & Izakaya

West Town / Near West Loop

Low-key and intimate omakase in the heart of West Town.

Fun Facts

Lives in
Chicago, IL
Most memorable bite
The gai yang at J.J. Thai Street Food. Spicy and wonderful.
Your Ratatouille moment
The corned beef sandwich at Benjamin’s, a Jewish deli in Milwaukee. I will never forget my first bite of their classic juicy, thick-cut corned beef on rye, paired with a pickle and Dr. Brown’s Cream Soda (this remains my go-to trifecta).
Favorite food city
New Orleans.
Ideal night out
Cocktails at Truce, dinner at Le Bouchon, and a nightcap at Map Room.
Pro tip for diners
Don’t sleep on all the amazing happy hour deals in the city. Even on weekends!
Next on your bucket list
I am dying to go to Cariño if I can ever get in!