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baiduhai's 2020 Readers' Choice Takeout Awards.

Readers’ Choice Takeout Awards: Your 2020 picks for best new restaurant, pizza, meal kit and more

April 15, 2021 at 12:54 p.m.

It was never more challenging to make a mark on Chicago's dining scene than in 2020. And yet, these chefs, restaurants, drink makers and other creative minds found ways to...

Renowned Spanish-American chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen distributed millions of free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Celebrity chef José Andrés bets big on downtown with Bazaar Meat and riverfront cafe

April 12, 2021 at 9:46 a.m.

It's been more than a year since we learned José Andrés, the internationally renowned chef and humanitarian, planned to partner with local steakhouse legend Gibsons Restaurant Group to enter the...

Wherewithall owner and chef Beverly Kim has joined other chefs from around the country to launch Dough Something, which will benefit Asian Americans Advancing Justice, an advocacy group for racial equity.

Chicago chef Beverly Kim, 44 restaurants (and counting) launch national Dough Something fundraiser following attacks on Asians

April 6, 2021 at 2:53 p.m.

The news of violent attacks against Asian Americans — both nationally and in Chicago — in recent weeks has come as little surprise to some. "When (Donald) Trump said 'China...

Delicious Dock's catfish taco, Awesome AF asparagus taco and Sexy, Crispy shrimp taco from Taylor's Tacos are served inside Dock's Fish ($8.99 for three).

Chicago’s 7 best new tacos, from stunning al pastor in Bucktown to exceptional handmade tortillas on the Near West Side

March 30, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

While pizza undoubtedly reigned supreme as the official pandemic pivot dish, with dozens of great options popping up all over the city, tacos weren't far behind. In fact, over the...

People dine outdoors on North Clark Street in Chicago's River North neighborhood on July 14, 2022.

Lightfoot loosens coronavirus restrictions, expanding capacity for Cubs, Sox games, outdoor dining, exercise classes, performance venues, weddings and more

March 25, 2021 at 5:59 p.m.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot loosened restrictions for outdoor activities such as baseball games, patio dining, exercise classes, weddings and concerts on Thursday, but didn't budge on indoor capacity limits as Chicago...

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Readers’ Choice Takeout Awards: Your 2020 picks for best new restaurant, pizza, meal kit and more

Celebrity chef José Andrés bets big on downtown with Bazaar Meat and riverfront cafe

Chicago chef Beverly Kim, 44 restaurants (and counting) launch national Dough Something fundraiser following attacks on Asians

Chicago’s 7 best new tacos, from stunning al pastor in Bucktown to exceptional handmade tortillas on the Near West Side

Lightfoot loosens coronavirus restrictions, expanding capacity for Cubs, Sox games, outdoor dining, exercise classes, performance venues, weddings and more

Mayor launches Chicago Alfresco program to spur outdoor dining, offers limited $250,000 grants

Chicago Restaurant Week preview: 8 special menus we can’t wait to taste

Critics’ Choice Takeout Awards: Chicago’s best chefs, industry innovators and community champions of 2020

Critics’ Choice Takeout Awards: Chicagoland’s essential hospitality workers — all of them — are our Person of the Year

You be the critic: Vote for your favorite restaurants in the 2020 Readers’ Choice Takeout Awards