The Wonderfully Weird World of Martellus Bennett
He’s coming off the best year ever for a Bears tight end (yes, including Mike Ditka). But that’s not even close to the most interesting thing about him.
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Ten Years Later, Schwa is as Excellent as Ever
After a decade of eccentric greatness, this restaurant is still eccentric—and great.
Rural Society Review: Satisfying Meats with an Argentine Flair
The tantalizing new spot at the Loews Hotel in Streeterville makes expert use of its heavenly grill.
Sink|Swim Does Some Fascinating Work with Seafood
The Scofflaw team's first restaurant forges its own eclectic path with plenty of oceanic influence.
Reviews: Rosebud and Formento’s
Lessons in old-school Italian from a grizzled veteran and a gleaming newcomer
Survive 24 Hours at O’Hare
In which the intrepid writer spends one long day (and one torturous night) experiencing the good and the bad of what the world’s busiest airport has to offer
2015 Best New Restaurants
Ladies and gentlemen, Chicago has officially reached Peak Artisan. Everyone who opened a restaurant around here in the past year seemed to be emphasizing snout-to-tail or farm-to-table, handmade this or...
River Roast May Be Cold and Corporate, But It's Still Crowd-Pleasing
The New American spot in River North could benefit from being smaller and warmer, but the food is good regardless.
The Duck Inn Is a Cozy, Personal Gem in Bridgeport
Kevin Hickey's new gastrotavern has a promising future if it can get the rotisseried birds consistent.
There's Something for Everyone at Japonais by Morimoto
The revamped Japanese place covers a lot of ground (with only a few misfires).