4. Sochi Saigonese Kitchen
Before opening Sochi, Chinh Pham and Son Do had never run a restaurant, which is astounding, considering how the couple’s maiden effort hits all the right notes. The setting, bright...
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3. Dear Margaret
If you stop into this bistro looking to re-create a trip to Quebec with a meal of tourtière, poutine, and thick pea soup, you could be confused. “What makes it...
2. Ever
A whiteboard in the kitchen here displays a number: a countdown to the number of services left before the team thinks the Michelin Guide may come out and a reminder...
Cooler Rulers
A husband and wife reinvent the classic slashie with Japanese snacks, a killer sake selection, and a hidden rare-spirits bar.
Plates of Heaven at Tengoku Aburiya
The West Loop Japanese gastropub from Sangtae Park serves comfort food at lunch and fires up a binchotan grill at night.
Disc Jockeys at Chile Toreado
Sometimes referred to as Mexican pizza, a tlayuda is flat as a cracker and topped with meat, cheese, and veg.
Chicago’s Best Neighborhood Bars
From a longtime University of Chicago hang in Hyde Park to a pizza and beer joint in Rogers Park, these 16 beloved spots provide community, sustenance, and a stiff drink.
The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern
Bucktown’s backyard
The Perfect Neighborhood Spot
If you focus your critical faculties too hard on Le Bouchon, the nearly 30-year-old Bucktown spot, you may see its flaws. The roast duck for two can be tough, and...
Vegans Are Welcome in the Meatpacking District
Housed in a century-old pork processing facility that once stood sentry at the southwest corner of the Union Stock Yards, The Plant is a collaborative community of small eco-minded food...