Carrie Schedler

Prepare to get high on rye (malt).

Yes, it's a restaurant first, but the drinks deserve some attention–after all, this is a sibling to Scofflaw.

Oysters, biscuit-fueled scavenger hunts, and parties aplenty

You won't feel like you're downtown when you're drinking hyperlocal beers on the South Loop spot's patio.

Pizza, tapas, and all the wurst you can handle.

You may sit for hours for a meal that feels phoned-in.

Lunchtime tartines at Avec, Maine-fresh lobster in the Loop, and major developments in late-night eats.

With the front doors open and a cold drink in hand, it makes a strong case for summer's new hotspot.

Beer, more beer, and a farm dinner.

Piri piri chicken come lunchtime at Fat Rice, developments in the Jeni's recall, and more dining news.