Phil Vettel

The Lou at Lou Malnati's is a three-cheese pie with rich mozzarella, Romano and cheddar and comes a garlic version of the restaurant's signature Buttercrust.

Chicago’s best pizzas — 27 pies across all styles

August 27, 2020 at 5:40 p.m.

This list was originally published in September 2016. It has been updated to this easier-to-read format; restaurants that have since closed have been removed. Check availability, whether the restaurant is...

Hawaiian Truffle burger by Porter Kitchen Deck's chef Kevin Cuddihee won during the 2019 Hamburger Hop at Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace in Chicago on Friday Sept. 27, 2019. The award-winning burger features cap prime burger, alpha morning sun truffle cheese, porcini aioli, bordelaise onions on a turano hawaiian bun(Youngrae Kim/for the baiduhai)

Chicago Gourmet 2020 pivots during coronavirus pandemic to most accessible version ever

August 26, 2020 at 11:44 a.m.

There will be a Chicago Gourmet this year, though not in the format we've come to expect. There will be tastings, in the form of in-person, multicourse dinners held in...

A new West Loop tavern is ready to open, as soon as Chicago relaxes its coronavirus rules

August 25, 2020 at 12:10 p.m.

The new Grapes and Grains has everything you might want in a bar. Intimate, dimly-lit atmosphere, highlighted by crystal chandeliers and comfy seating. A grand piano for live music. A...

Tin Fish partner Curtis Wierbicki, pictured at the restaurant in 2018, said they struggled to maintain business.

After nearly 18 years, Tin Fish restaurant closed permanently by coronavirus

August 22, 2020 at 3:21 p.m.

The coronavirus claimed another high-profile restaurant victim with the permanent closure of Tin Fish, a highly regarded restaurant in south suburban Tinley Park. A sign on the front door of...

James Beard Foundation cancels chef and restaurant awards in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19

August 20, 2020 at 1:27 p.m.

In a surprise announcement, The James Beard Foundation said Thursday that it would not present the winners of its Chef and Restaurant awards this year. The awards were to have...

Oliver Poilevey, pictured at La Sardine restaurant June 29, 2018, has announced the restaurant will close. But the family's other restaurant, Le Bouchon, remains open.

La Sardine closes permanently after nearly 22 years in West Loop due to COVID-19 and a bad break

August 13, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.

This news had been rumored for awhile, but now it's official: La Sardine, which has been a fixture in the West Loop for nearly 22 years, has closed for good....

Bar Biscay pivoted to a market and restaurant, renaming itself Bodega Biscay, during the early days of the pandemic shutdown.

Bar Biscay closes permanently due to COVID-19 and other factors — ‘let’s try to salvage some good from this,’ says partner

August 7, 2020 at 7:03 p.m.

Bar Biscay, the restaurant that lit up West Town with coastal-Spain sunshine, has closed, for keeps, after a 2 1/2-year run. "The time has come to say goodbye to our...

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