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At Muhājir, the flavor-migration theme doesn’t quite gel, but the food sings.
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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...
Snack Attack
Izakaya Shinya is open only from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. — and everything on...
Cafe Yaya’s Black Garlic Tahini
Ask a sourdough baker, a sauerkraut maker, or anyone else who dabbles in fermentation: Time...
Saucy Plates Are Back
That’s great news for sauce lovers, but these plates aren’t designed quite right for today’s...
Thanksgiving Feast, Chicago-Style
From salumi trays to hot chocolate, here’s how to add local flavor to the big...
Rob Levitt Is Refining the Publican
The longtime chef talks about his new vision for the West Loop favorite.
A Bold New Bistro
Creepies, from the Elske team, still needs some refining, but it’s already the city’s most...
Ep. 14: Chicago’s Hottest Bistro & Two Great New Pizza Spots
John and Amy discuss Creepies, the new French Midwestern bistro from the Elske team, along...
Sugar and Spice
Filipino and Indian flavors converge at Sarima Cafe.
Ep. 13: Ranking Our Favorite Steakhouses
John and Amy discuss their top five Chicago steakhouses, and what they say about the...
Thattu’s Kadala Curry
If Margaret Pak could write her story in food, kadala curry — a comforting stew of black...