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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...
Ep. 4: Summer Patios and Seasonal Dining
John and Amy discuss their favorite spots for outdoor dining in Chicago, the dishes and...
A ChatGPT-Perfected Restaurant
With restaurants like Alinea and Esmé turning to AI, our critic uses the tool to...
Kumiko’s Potato Salad
“It’s a play on textures. Creamy potatoes, crunchy pickles, roasted ham for savory depth, and...
The Four Best Frozen Drinks
1 Hurricane at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern It’s better than many of the ones we’ve...
Jimmy Bannos Jr. Will Open Kouklas This Summer
The former Purple Pig chef is bringing seasonal Greek cuisine to Niles.
Ep. 3: Why We Love Giardiniera
John and Amy talk about the best ways to enjoy the classic Chicago condiment, how...
Play Zone
Giant’s test kitchen gives chefs — and diners — a chance to try new things.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now: June-July 2025
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
An Artful River North Restaurant Is Coming Next Month
LIA, which stands for Life Imitates Art, will serve dishes directly inspired by artwork.
Lounge Music
Charis and Parachute HiFi are jumping on the trend of vinyl-centric listening bars.