The Rundown

How the New Chef at Elia is Redefining Mediterranean Food in Wicker Park

We spoke with chef Özgür “Ozzy” Yavuz about how he’s bringing more of his personal heritage and culinary influences to Wicker Park’s modern Mediterranean favorite Elia.

By Elanor Bock June 23, 2025

Staff Picks

The Chicago Restaurants We Loved in May

From 13-layer cakes to buffalo chicken wraps, these were a few of our Resy staffers’ favorite meals this month.

By Resy Staff Updated: May 30, 2025

The Rundown

The Newly Reimagined Proxi Brings Coastal Asian Flair to the West Loop

Expect lots of raw seafood, wood-fire cooking, and a killer green curry banana split.

By Ally Marotti May 27, 2025

Guides

How to Spend a Perfect 72 Hours Eating Your Way Through Chicago in 2025

The Windy City is known for its sports teams, hearty food, world-class museums, friendly locals and majestic architecture, which you…

By Amber Gibson Updated: May 20, 2025

Dish By Dish

Five Dishes To Try At Beity, Chicago’s Lebanese Tasting Menu

Chef Ryan Fakih walks us through five of the can’t-miss dishes on his singular Lebanese tasting menu at Beity in Fulton Market.

By Amber Gibson May 14, 2025

The Rundown

Table, Donkey and Stick is an Alpine Retreat in the Heart of Logan Square

Owner Matt Sussman draws inspiration from the multicultural cuisine of the Alps at his neighborhood gem.

By Ally Marotti May 6, 2025

Staff Picks

The Chicago Restaurants We Loved in April

From French onion tortilla soup to short rib beignets, these were a few of our Resy staffers’ favorite meals this month.

By Resy Staff April 30, 2025

Dream Team Dinners

How Sean Brock Helped Me Find My Culinary Identity

For Maxwells Trading chef Chris Jung and a generation of cooks, Sean Brock’s “Mind of a Chef” episodes defined what it meant to cook as an American.

By Chris Jung April 21, 2025

The Rundown

Sophia Steak Aims to Bring Chicago a Unique Steakhouse

When Ballyhoo Hospitality saw an opportunity to bring a third location of its very successful North Shore steakhouse to the city, they didn’t hesitate.

By Ari Bendersky April 17, 2025

Staff Picks

The Chicago Restaurants We Loved in March

From butter chicken croissants to a five-course cocktail tasting, these were a few of our Resy staffers’ favorite meals this month.

By Resy Staff March 31, 2025