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Ep. 30: The State of Dining in the Loop
We're joined by dining critic Nick Kindelsperger to discuss all the old and new spots he's enjoying in the Loop as the neighborhood sees yet another reinvention.
Ep. 29: These Are Chicago’s 50 Best Restaurants
We’ve updated our list of the 50 best restaurants in the city. John breaks down the top 10 and describes what makes a spot really stand out.
“You Killed the Car”
A Ferrari and a distinctive Highland Park home combined for an iconic scene in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. This adapted excerpt from a new book details how it all went...
Ep. 28: The Best Summer Dishes in Chicago
Writer Chandra Ram joins us to discuss the apps, mains, desserts, and drinks that we love to get our hands on each summer.
The Best Suburbs to Call Home
Six counties, 205 towns, only one winner. We crunched the numbers to rank every suburb in the Chicago area. Here’s how they stack up.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: June-July 2026
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this summer, in order of heat
Ep. 27: Our Dining Pet Peeves
Amy and John gripe about shared plates, QR codes, patron PDA, and more. It's talk therapy!
Ep. 26: A Somm Breaks Down Restaurant Wine Pours
We're joined by Maria Montero, a sommelier and manager for Gibson's Restaurant Group. She'll help us understand the importance of pour size, sampling, and asking questions for a better wine...
Neenah
A paper mill town turned posh