Duck Sel duck soufflé

Meet Duck Sel, Chicago’s Fanciest Pop-Up

Back in 2018, at the ripe age of 28, chef Donald Young was one of the youngest chefs in the…

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Gemini Grill space

Everything You Need to Know About Gemini Grill, River North’s New Neighborhood Haunt

Talk about movin’ on up. It’s funny to think how much Ballyhoo Hospitality has grown since it opened its first…

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All About Bonyeon, Now Bringing Beef Omakase to the West Loop

When chef Sangtae Park and his wife and partner Kate Kim-Park of West Loop favorites Omakase Yume and TenGoku Aburiya…

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The dining room at Maxwells Trading

Meet Maxwells Trading, the West Loop’s Newest Cross-Cultural Destination

The idea for Maxwells Trading was simple: Chef and restaurateur Erling Wu-Bower and his partner Josh Tilden wanted to open…

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Everything You Need to Know About Logan Square Darling Cellar Door Provisions

A decade in and Cellar Door Provisions continues to transform.  In some ways, this is out of necessity. When CDP…

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All About Argot, Lincoln Park’s Charming New French Bistro

When Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson conceived of Verve Wine and Provisions in Lincoln Park, he was excited to have a…

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Everything You Need to Know About Bocadillo Market, Lincoln Park’s All-Day Spanish Star

If you need any more proof that quaint neighborhood restaurants are thriving in Chicago, simply head over to Lincoln Park.…

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DeNucci’s Hits All the Italian American High Notes

The red sauce renaissance is here. From Elina’s to Fioretta, new Italian-American joints are popping up all over the city.…

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All About Sifr, River North’s New Spot for Modern Middle Eastern Fare

You might not know chef Sahil Sethi’s name yet – but if you’ve dined at ROOH Chicago, Bar Goa, or…

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Meet Kyōten Next Door, Otto Phan’s Affordable Omakase Outpost

There’s been a burst of omakase restaurants opening across America the past couple of years, and Chicago is no exception,…

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