Chicago
For us, autumn means one thing above all else: It’s peak restaurant season. Everyone’s back from summer adventures and there are a ton of restaurants to explore: new openings, neighborhood gems, and all the standbys you can’t want to revisit. Here’s where we’re excited about this fall.
Chicagoans don’t fear the cold — otherwise we’d live in L.A. or Austin. Instead, we just wrap ourselves in chunky…
As summer winds down, Chicago’s culinary scene revs up, with an abundance of dining experiences that are perfect for the…
Want to know the latest — and greatest — restaurant openings in Chicago? You’re in luck. From a vibrant cocktail…
You might not know chef Sahil Sethi’s name yet – but if you’ve dined at ROOH Chicago, Bar Goa, or…
With Labor Day behind us, summer has officially started winding down. While mourning its passing, we’re simultaneously growing excited about…
Chicago diners never tire of the comforting flavors of garlic and tomatoes; therefore, Chicago restaurateurs never tire of opening Italian…
Fall is upon us, which means opening season for the most ambitious and interesting restaurants. And this year’s new crop…
There’s been a burst of omakase restaurants opening across America the past couple of years, and Chicago is no exception,…
Chicago is a city built on neighborhood restaurants. Ten years after owner David Breo chose an intimate space on Lincoln…
Before you go to a restaurant, what do you want — or need — to know most? In our series…
I sprint to the bus stop just in time to watch said bus whizz by, and curse aloud, knowing that…
Chef Kaleena Bliss has spent most of her career in the Pacific Northwest, cooking in Portland, Bainbridge Island, and Seattle,…
At Forbidden Root, there’s an undeniable reverence for beer. At every step — from sourcing and combining botanic ingredients to…
Could you maybe use a cocktail? Us, too. Fortunately, superb choices abound in Chicago, helmed by world-class bartenders in spaces…
Restaurants with a pricey tasting menu often conjure images of a hushed room with white tablecloths, a stuffy atmosphere, and…
Lincoln Park’s Armitage Alehouse has one of the headiest vibes in a town full of heady vibes, nailing the sweet…
Ever since Elina’s opened in September 2021, the cozy Italian American restaurant in West Town has been consistently packed, thanks…
