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Galit dining room

The One Who Keeps the Book

How to Get Into Galit — and What to Order Once You’re There

Restaurants with a pricey tasting menu often conjure images of a hushed room with white tablecloths, a stuffy atmosphere, and…

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The One Who Keeps the Book

How To Get Into Elina’s – and What to Order Once You’re There

Ever since Elina’s opened in September 2021, the cozy Italian American restaurant in West Town has been consistently packed, thanks…

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Second generation partners Nate Chung, Edward Kim, and Vicki Kim.

The One Who Keeps the Book

How to Get Into Second Generation — and What to Order Once You’re There

From the team behind Mott St and Ruxbin comes Second Generation, a cozy new Logan Square spot in the former…

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Bar Roma’s Julia Zhu Opened Her First Restaurant at 60. And She’s Just Getting Started

Sometimes while pursuing one dream, other dreams emerge, creating a circuitous road to success that you never saw coming. That…

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How Autre Monde Revolutionized the Suburban Dining Scene

Christine Tully and her partners didn’t set out to re-invent the neighborhood restaurant when they opened Autre Monde 11 years…

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How To Get Into RPM Italian and What To Order Once You’re There

Since 2012, RPM Italian has been packing diners into River North with its modern take on Italian fare. Opened by…

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Women of Food

How Mi Tocaya Antojería’s Diana Dávila Sees a Different Side to Chicago Food

The world swiftly took notice of chef Diana Dávila when she opened Mi Tocaya Antojería five years ago. More From Resy…

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Some of the greatest hits on the menu at mfk.

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In a Changed World, mfk Seeks to Redefine the Neighborhood Restaurant

Married restaurant veterans Scott and Sari Worsham have, collectively, clocked some 60 years in the restaurant business. In the seven…

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Superkhana owners Yoshi Yamada, left, and Zeeshan Shah tapped their network of restaurant professionals to round out the offerings from their takeout window. // Courtesy of Superkhana International

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How Has Superkhana International Survived? With a Little Help From Its Friends

Superkhana International, the irreverent Indian spot in Logan Square, has an origin story like many other restaurants — as a series…

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