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Liz Grossman

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

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!

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Resy Spotlight   Chicago

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One Great Dish   Chicago

How the Butter Chicken Calzone Became a Best-Seller at Superkhana International

It all started with an off-the-cuff remark, that would go on to change everything for the Logan Square favorite.

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The Resy Hit List: Where In Chicago You’ll Want to Eat in March 2026

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