Chris Lamorte

Sure, the weather's been a bit dodgy this spring. But at Metromix, we're always looking on the bright side. So forget about soaring temps for a minute -- we've got...

Blu Coral 1265 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-252-2020 A second outpost of Blu Coral has opened in Wicker Park. (The original is in Woodridge; one of the partners also owns Starfish...

You thought the day would never come, but it's finally official: It's spring. And if you think you can't wait to squeeze into last year's short shorts and strap on...

Hop Haus 646 N. Franklin St.; 312-280-8832 The River West Leona's location is getting a radical makeover: Slated for a mid-March debut, it will feature burgers and only burgers. Not...

Wildfish 730 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield; 847-317-9453 The folks behind Arlington Heights' popular Wildfish restaurant have opened a second location. The menu, from chef-partner Tanehide "Hide" Sekimoto, offers starters like tuna...

In the world of pop culture, it's all about the moment. Celebrities, TV shows, movies, musicians and fashion trends go as quickly as they come. So why spend your time...

Chalkboard 4343 N. Lincoln Ave.; 773-477-7144 This small, elegant North Center spot opened Dec. 19 in the former Tournesol space. Based on our outstanding recent dinner, we're expecting it to...

Chalkboard This small, elegant North Center spot opened Dec. 19 in the former Tournesol space. Based on our outstanding recent dinner, we're expecting it to become one of the hotspots...

Yolk 1120 S. Michigan Ave. (the address of the restaurant as published has been corrected in this text), 312-789-9655 If you're in the mood for a new lunch and weekend...

You may think we at metromix are a snarky bunch. And, well, yeah, what of it? But we have our serious side too. To show you we don't take living...