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The Great Soft Serve Taste Test
Our dining critic loves the stuff — and finds that the most low-brow is the...
Queen Mary Tavern’s Enzoni is Our Favorite Taste of Fall
The local version on the modern classic cocktail uses muddled Concord grapes to capture the...
All-Day Eats
Reopened after a 2022 fire, owner Alex Stratakos overhauled the menu and is committed to...
The Great Pizza Pursuit
How one couple turned our rankings into a two-year, city-wide excursion.
Fine Dining is Now a Dinner Party
Chefs and restaurants are encouraging diners to socialize during the meal. Plus: Meringue desserts are...
Past Imperfect
At Class Act, Nicolai Mlodinow’s ambitious tasting menu takes on the history of food — and stumbles.
Pierogi Kitchen’s Potato and Cheese Pierogi
While there are several moving parts to Art Wnorowski’s potato and cheese pierogi, a cherished...
Four Restaurant Week Reservations to Make
From a glam steakhouse to a brunch favorite, here are our top choices this year.
Ep. 18: The 2026 Dining Trends in Chicago
Bagels popped up, French onion left the soup, and cafes went all-day: All the trends...
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: January 2026
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
Ep. 17: Our 25 Favorite Bites of 2025
In addition to John and Amy, we hear from our food writers about the dishes...
A New Playbook
Former Bear Israel Idonije is breathing more life into the South Loop by partnering with...