London Calling
The British import Hawksmoor brings its take on a steakhouse to River North, with mixed results.
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Spring Loaded
Fresh housemade Asian noodles are popping up across the city. Our critic rates them.
Restaurants’ House Wines Are Getting Good
Some of the most interesting new restaurants have reappropriated the idea of a house wine — and it's much better than an open bottle sitting on top of the ice...
Feld Experiment
Chef Jake Potashnick puts his TikTok theories into practice with his first spot and, after a rough start, finds his footing.
A Big Splash
In Pilsen, Mariscos San Pedro’s crack team of chefs serves Mexican seafood with panache.
From Over-the-Top Thai to Simple Italian: 3 Places I’m Eating Now
How to navigate a meal at Eat Fine, how *not* to slick your BLT, and an easy afternoon people-watching.
We Give a Shuck About Oyster Origins
The education on bivalves hasn't kept up with the growing popularity of oysters — including at the restaurants that serve them.
Flaming Hot
La Serre, DineAmic Hospitality’s sceney latest, has a lot to say about dining in Chicago right now.
5 Asian Ice Desserts Perfect for Summer
Shaved-ice desserts are here to cool you down.
In Praise of… Domino’s?
Southerners love Domino's take on tavern-style pizza, so we did a side-by-side comparison with a local pie. Plus: The soft serve we're into now.