Zubair Mohajir’s Latest Is a Thrilling Asian Tour
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...
Ep. 2: A Review of Thalaiva’s and a Dining Lightning Round
Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh offer their short (but hot) takes on places they've...
The Great Giardiniera Taste Test
What’s the best locally made jarred giard? Our dining critic did a blind ranking of...
Home Sweet Home
At Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen, flavors from the Kongu Nadu region take center stage.
Indienne Is Precise and Articulated Fine Dining
What our dining critic found less lovable? The $60 tasting menu at nearby Sifr.
Favorite Spots for Seafood
Also, find out which Green City Market vendors you have to visit.
CH Distillery’s Sushi Restaurant Changes Things Up
Now named Joto, the sushi spot has a fresh menu among other new offerings.
Ep. 1: Chicago’s Best New Restaurants
Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh dive into “The Best New Restaurants” list, discuss what...
New Mexican
Ivan Valdez’s Albany Park restaurant is raising the bar for Chicago’s already-strong Mexican sandwich scene.
Personal Space
Longtime chef Lamar Moore opens his own place with a menu that speaks to his...
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: May 2025
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat