A Double Delight
With both a tasting menu and taco omakase, Cariño pushes the local Latin food scene forward.
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A Japanese Spot in the Burbs Shows It’s Variety, Not Volume
And why Omarcito’s is our spot for patio dining and personality.
Hot Date
Conveyor belt Japanese hot pot may not sound like an ideal date night, but for me and my wife, it works.
Ocean Grill & Bar Is Top-Tier Vietnamese Cuisine
An unassuming newcomer is turning out impeccable seafood and incredible pho.
The Rise of Ooey Gooey Food Shots
We miss the days when food Instagram was less... saucy. Plus: A night at the new taco omakase spot.
Cook Like a Local
Erling Wu-Bower returns with an ode to the city in which he grew up. The ride is uneven, but what a thrill.
Polish With Polish
When Eastern European cool hits, Chicago will be at the epicenter.
Warlord’s Host Spills the Tea
Want one of the seemingly impossible to snag tables at our Best New Restaurant? You’ll need to get past Julia Suhr.
Best New Restaurants
Centered more on great ingredients than on chef egos, these 12 newcomers add up to one fantastic year for dining.
The Menu Items of the Year
Breaking down the dishes and ingredients we’re seeing everywhere.