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Fine dining restaurant Claudia to open in West Loop after successful Kickstarter campaign

October 8, 2019 at 7:34 a.m.

"We're going to have chairs, instead of benches," chef Trevor Teich told me happily. Teich was making a sly reference to my review of his pop-up restaurant, Claudia, in which...

The 2017 fire that closed Balena sent haze into the street as firefighters poured water on the building.

Long-shuttered Balena will make its final goodbye at Dutch and Doc’s

October 7, 2019 at 2:51 p.m.

Balena (1633 N. Halsted St.) has been closed since August 2017, when an electrical fire broke out during dinner service, causing extensive damage (but, thankfully, no injuries). After holding out...

Tuna bhel is made up of tuna tartare, mixing sushi-grade tuna with black puffed rice, green mango, avocado and radish matchsticks in a yogurt-tamarind dressing, sprinkled with "gunpowder" — a coarse grind of chiles, chickpea and sesame.

Review: Rooh’s progressive Indian cooking embraces tradition while defying it

October 16, 2019 at 7:49 a.m.

When I spoke to chef Sujan Sarkar early this year about his upcoming restaurant, Rooh, he said his goal was not to be Chicago's best Indian restaurant. He wanted Rooh...

The spicy chicken taco from "This Little Goat" on display at the United Center on Oct. 3, 2019.

Stephanie Izard’s taqueria opens Friday in the United Center featuring global flavors

October 3, 2019 at 5:08 p.m.

Bulls and Hawks, get ready for the Goat. Chef Stephanie Izard (Girl & the Goat, Little Goat Diner, Duck Duck Goat, Cabra) will open This Little Goat Went to the...

Chef and restaurateur Rick Bayless, shown at Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park on Sept. 28, 2019, will open Tortazo in Willis Tower's food hall, with more locations to come.

Rick Bayless to debut Tortazo restaurant in Willis Tower food hall

October 3, 2019 at 12:13 p.m.

Rick Bayless is joining Chicago's food hall explosion. The acclaimed chef of Frontera Grill, Topolobampo and more will debut Tortazo, a 77-seat fast-casual restaurant inside Willis Tower (233 S. Wacker...

Tiers of desserts, seafood, meats and sandwiches for the all-you-can-eat buffet brunch adorn the first floor bar at Fremont.

Sunday morning brunch is the new Saturday night out

September 30, 2019 at 12:08 p.m.

Sunday brunch in Chicago has evolved into a lively, boozy scene that serves as an extension of — and even a substitute for — Saturday nightlife. What was once a...

Craving: Brunch — from hash to waffles, sweet to savory, bloodys to mimosas

September 30, 2019 at 12:57 p.m.

In our nearly four-year "Craving" series, we've covered dozens of topics — tacos, burgers, chocolate — and every meal. Well, except brunch. Yes, we gave you Chicago's best breakfasts in...

Chef Jess DeGusman of SX Sky Bar offered mini caviar tacos.

A damp but delightful first day at Chicago Gourmet

September 29, 2019 at 7:17 p.m.

Rain threatened the crowd at the 12th annual Chicago Gourmet, but didn't really produce; Chicago's top chefs promised delicious food, and did. Early morning rain had dissipated by the time...

Alma Castillo puts grilled onion on burgers.

Hamburger Hop: A Hawaiian truffle burger earns Chicago bragging rights

September 28, 2019 at 11:19 a.m.

Chef Kevin Cuddihee, of Porter Kitchen & Deck restaurant, outdueled 14 other Chicago chefs to sweep the 10th annual Hamburger Hop Friday night. Cuddihee won both the judges award and...

Acadia, helmed by Ryan McCaskey, retained its two stars.

25 Chicago restaurants win Michelin stars, including 5 newcomers

September 27, 2019 at 10:12 a.m.

Chicago's surge in omakase restaurants was recognized, big time, in the 2020 Michelin Guide Chicago, whose star awards were announced Thursday. Five Chicago restaurants received a Michelin star for the...

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