Author: Maggie Hennessy


The ClassicsChicago

How Lula Cafe Has Kept Its Cool in Logan Square for 24 Years

The day Jason Hammel arrived in Chicago as an aspiring writer in 1996, the first place he went was a…

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Resy FeaturesChicago

How Chicago’s Bonhomme Mastered the Art of Restaurant Design

Whether conjuring a bon vivant’s fantastical trip down the old Silk Road, reimagining the modern French bistro in flirty, postmodern…

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Dish By DishChicago

How Porto Transports You to Iberia’s Atlantic Coast

As with any Bonhomme Hospitality restaurant, to enter coastal Spanish and French restaurant Porto — adorned with opulent custom fixtures,…

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Resy FeaturesChicago

The First Michelin Star for a Filipino Restaurant? This Couple Made It Happen.

When chefs Genie Kwon and Tim Flores, both fine-dining veterans, began drawing up plans for their debut solo restaurant, the…

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The RundownChicago

Everything You Need to Know About Soif, Now Open in Logan Square

Before you go to a restaurant, what do you want — or need — to know most? In our series, The…

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GuidesChicago

The Resy Guide to Outstanding Private Dining Options in Chicago

As the holidays approach, we’re particularly grateful for the chance to share a festive meal with friends, family and colleagues…

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The Hit ListChicago

The November Hit List: Noble Thai, Nobody’s Darling, Giant, and More

Fall is here, and with it some moody skies and chillier mornings. But we’ll gladly take that as an excuse…

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The Hit ListChicago

The October Hit List: Elina’s, Milk Room, Victor’s Cafe, and More

It may not feel like it weather-wise, but autumn has descended. Fittingly, there’s plenty of carb-rich comfort on the docket…

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The Hit ListChicago

The September Hit List: Lure Fishbar, Split-Rail, The Chicago Diner, and More

Fall is almost here, which has us craving a little cozy sustenance, good wine, and low light. Luckily, this month’s…

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All the gin drinks, at Scofflaw. // Photo courtesy of Scofflaw

GuidesChicago

The Resy Guide to the Best Cocktail Spots in Chicago

Could you maybe use a cocktail? Us, too. Fortunately, superb choices abound in Chicago, helmed by world-class bartenders in spaces…

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