Lisa Arnett

Alimentari Osteria621 W. Randolph St. 312-382-8880Rating: 3 (out of four) Off to a good start The backstory: Sometimes, a restaurant can get by on its location and not a whole...

Mini-review: Pecking Order4416 N. Clark St. 773-907-9900Rating: !! 1/2 (out of 4) Take it or leave it The look: So darn cute. That's the best way to describe nearly everything...

Edzo's Burger Shop, the Evanston favorite known for its fresh-ground beef burgers and frustrating 4 p.m. closing time, is planning a second location in Lincoln Park. Chef/owner Eddie Lakin plans...

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...

Mini-review: Storefront Company1941 W. North Ave. 773-661-2609Rating: !!! (out of 4) Off to a good startThe scene: Wicker Park's newest restaurant has the same owners as Debonair Social Club, but...

Spiaggia chef Sarah Grueneberg didn't win the title on "Top Chef: Texas," but she did make an impressive showing on last night's finale. The judges said that her and winner...

The final showdown on "Top Chef: Texas" pitted a Texan against a Chicagoan raised in Texas. And sorry to disappoint, y'all, but it was Austin-based chef Paul Qui who won...

Tavernita 151 W. Erie St. 312-274-1111 Rating: !!!! (out of 4) Already hot For month-old restaurant Tavernita, delay-induced anticipation (summer 2011 was the goal) plus a hot-stuff chef (Ryan Poli...

Crumbs Bake Shop303 W Madison 312-263-6500Rating: !! (out of 4) Give it some time The scene: Another cupcake shop, we know ... but this one's got some history: Crumbs Bake...