Kate Bernot

Review: Trenchermen2039 W. North Ave. 773-661-1540Rating: !!!! (out of 4) Already hot -------What's in a name?trench*er*man (noun) A person who enjoys food. "It refers to a hearty eater; that's the...

With high temperatures in store for another few months, it's time to get serious about which frozen dessert you're going to pledge allegiance to this summer. Are you an old-school...

Briciola937 N. Damen Ave. 773-772-0889Rating: 2.5 (out of four) Take it or leave it The backstory: When I'm dining out, I try to enter each restaurant with an open mind....

G.E.B. (Now called Graham Elliot Bistro)841 W. Randolph St. 312-888-2258Rating: !!!1/2 (out of four) Heating up Chef Graham Elliot's been known to ruffle feathers. Over the years, he's pissed off...

Pizza review: Naked Pizza953 W. Diversey Parkway 773-857-6000Rating: !!! (out of four) Delivery pizza without the guilt? OK, I'm in. Naked Pizza, a New Orleans-based carryout and delivery chain that...

Though summer is when fruits and vegetables are at their most plentiful, it's also the season of backyard cook-outs, clam bakes and pig roasts—which means vegetarians and vegans can often...

Mini-review: The Peasantry2723 N. Clark St. 773-868-4888Rating: !!! (out of four) Off to a good start The gist: A brick-and-mortar restaurant dedicated to "elevated street food" isn't a new idea...

Pizzeria da Nella Cucina Napoletana 1443 W. Fullerton Ave. 773-281-6600 Rating: !!!! (out of four) Deep dish is as authentically Chicago as Lake Shore Drive traffic, but in the past...

Recently shuttered spots Duchamp in Bucktown and In Fine Spirits in Andersonville are miles apart, but they had plenty in common: Both were well-loved for their patios, well-mixed cocktails and...

So a jaunt to London isn't quite in your summer budget. Luckily, you don't need to set foot in Britain to find a proper English meal—Chicago's pubs have you more...