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A definitive ranking of all 7 sandwiches at Pork & Mindy’s in Bucktown

June 9, 2018 at 3:20 a.m.

We tried and ranked every sandwich on offer at Pork & Mindy's in Bucktown. You're welcome. Now open: Pork & Mindy's1623 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-799-8759 The thing people often forget...

From the owner of Saucy Porka, Spotted Monkey ups your lunch game in the Loop

June 9, 2018 at 3:11 a.m.

Hey, Loopers, there's a new Asian-Latin fusion lunch spot you should know about.Mini-Review: Spotted Monkey335 S. Franklin St. 312-285-2303Rating: !!! (out of four) Off to a good start>>Read more about...

Mortar & Pestle’s old-school patty melt is worth your weekend calories

June 11, 2018 at 8:05 a.m.

Lakeview's new brunch-focused spot is serving up an ooey-gooey patty melt. Worth the trip: Patty melt ($15) at Mortar & Pestle3108 N. Broadway 773-857-2087 They don't do diners these days,...

Funny name, serious eats: Oyster Bah stuns in Lincoln Park

June 16, 2018 at 8:23 a.m.

The new concept from Lettuce Entertain You delivers fresh seafood to Lincoln Park. Mini-Review: Oyster Bah1962 N. Halsted St. 773-248-3000Rating: !!! 1/2 (out of four) Heating up>>Read more about our...

Humboldt Park newbie Bar Marta is a cozy winter hideaway

June 16, 2018 at 9:17 a.m.

Sophisticated cocktails and rich bites make Bar Marta an ideal stop this month. Mini-Review: Bar Marta2700 W. Chicago Ave. 773-697-4489Rating: !!! (out of four) Off to a good start>>Read more...

Beast of a Sandwich Cemita at Cantina 1910

The 11 best new restaurants of 2015

June 16, 2018 at 9:57 a.m.

As the year draws to a close, I find that once again I've eaten far more than my doctor would sanction. As always, there wasn't enough time or stomach space...

Monteverde is a pasta palace in the West Loop

June 16, 2018 at 10:37 a.m.

West Loop's new restaurant and pastificio delivers fresh Italian fare with a twist. Review: Monteverde1020 W. Madison St. 312-888-3041Rating: !!! 1/2 (out of four) Heating up>>Read more about our ratings...

Fulton Market just got a serious upgrade in the chicken department: Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

June 16, 2018 at 11:09 a.m.

Winner, winner, fried chicken dinner: This Memphis import ups Chicago's chicken game. Mini-Review: Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken847 W. Fulton Market 312-733-1971Rating: !!! (out of 4)>>Read more about our ratings...

Logan Square’s Cellar Door Provisions is a humble spot with incredible treats

June 16, 2018 at 11:59 a.m.

How the Logan Square eatery became a neighborhood staple. The Essentials: Cellar Door Provisions3025 W. Diversey Ave. 773-697-8337 Looks like: Lots of white paint, lots of blonde and reclaimed wood,...

Swift & Sons could be the best steakhouse in Chicago if …

June 16, 2018 at 12:10 p.m.

The latest steakhouse on the scene offers rare cuts, fantastic desserts and more. Review: Swift & Sons1000 W. Fulton Market 312-733-9420Rating: !! 1/2 (out of 4) Take it or leave...

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