British Invasion
A new crop of pubs are elevating the genre with fancy pot pies, tea cocktails, and an epic sticky toffee pudding.
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Irish Brew
The long-awaited Guinness Open Gate Brewery has landed in the West Loop. Here’s what you need to know.
Dinner and a Show
Ummo, the splashy new opening from the group behind Tzuco, is as much about the scene as the food.
Chicago Gets Its Second Three-Star Michelin Restaurant
The biggest prize of the evening went to Smyth, the West Loop tasting menu spot. It joins only 12 other U.S. restaurants with this highest distinction.
Zoe Schor’s Grown-Up Mac and Cheese
Want to stave off the culinary doldrums once the Midwestern growing season has faded? Do like chef Zoe Schor and tap into Calabrian chiles. “They’re spicy, salty, and umami-rich,” she...
Greek Revival
Greek food has had a renaissance in Chicago, with new restaurants offering high-end takes. But Kala Modern Greek, vibrant and airy with white and teal tiles, is more about street...
A Chef’s Workshop
With dishes that reflect both global and Southern influences, Christian Hunter is finding his voice at Atelier.
Thai Joy Ride
Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food takes diners on a vibrant journey through the funky, spicy cuisine of northeast Thailand.
Southport’s New Lanes
Two years after the historic restaurant and bowling alley at 3325 North Southport Avenue closed for good, Boka Restaurant Group has taken up residence with three distinct eateries.
Smash and Grab
When it comes to smash burgers, I’m a charred-edges man. Two ultrathin patties, please, each singed around the corners until they flake like South Side burnt ends. Suffice to say,...