Interviews How Ballyhoo President Jon Farrer Fell in Love With Hospitality The man behind DeNucci’s, Sophia Steak, Gemini and many more still gets excited about restaurants every day., By Liz Grossman February 11, 2026
Interviews A Decade In, Monteverde Has Become a New Chicago Classic A Q&A with the chef-owner of one of the city’s most sought-after Italian restaurants. By Ari Bendersky January 21, 2026
Interviews Giant’s Jason Vincent is Still Excited to Invent New Dishes An interview with the chef and co-owner of Giant and Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar about the state of Chicago dining. By Ari Bendersky December 18, 2025
Interviews Diana Dávila of Mi Tocaya Finds Joy in Sharing Mexican Culture with Chicago An interview with the chef-owner of the beloved Logan Square Mexican institution. By Ari Bendersky December 8, 2025
Interviews Erling Wu-Bower of Maxwells Trading is Always Learning Wu-Bower on how he’s still learning on the job two years in, the story behind that famous sweet potato, and the secret to the West Loop’s restaurant’s success. By Liz Grossman November 26, 2025
Interviews Q&A: Chef-Owner Kevin Hickey of The Duck Inn in Bridgeport We talked to the chef about the secret to his success, the legacy of his duck dog, and the unexpected place you may find him this holiday season. By Liz Grossman November 13, 2025
Interviews Ramen Monster’s Katie Dong is the Queen of the Noodle Nerds An interview with the chef-owner of Logan Square’s favorite ramen shop. By Angela Burke September 9, 2025
Interviews Big Jones Celebrates a Beautiful Vision of Regional Southern Cuisine Growing up in Southern Indiana, spending time on his family’s farms and in their kitchens, Paul Fehribach knew from a… By Nicole Schnitzler February 25, 2025
The One Who Keeps the Book How to Book a Table at DeNucci’s (and What to Order Once You’re There) Since 2009, Ballyhoo Hospitality has been building upon its flagship Lincoln Park restaurant, Gemini, with a dependable stable of restaurants… By Marnie Shure February 10, 2025
Resy Spotlight How Brindille Has Become an Essential Chicago Classic Carrie Nahabedian is proudly old school. Quotes from Julia Child and Charlie Trotter grace the menu at Brindille, her elegant… By Amber Gibson November 21, 2024
