Zubair Mohajir’s Latest Is a Thrilling Asian Tour By John Kessler October 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. At Muhājir, the flavor-migration theme doesn’t quite gel, but the food sings.
The Great Soft Serve Taste Test By John Kessler October 6, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. 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 By Amy Cavanaugh September 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. The local version on the modern classic cocktail uses muddled Concord grapes to capture the...
Roux By Chicago Magazine July 2, 2026 at 12:04 p.m. If you’ve ever lived in the South, you get the sly reference on this café’s...
Daisies By Chicago Magazine July 2, 2026 at 12:04 p.m. One of the most-talked-about spots of late, Joe Frillman’s Daisies isn’t new, but with its...
Ocean Grill and Bar By Chicago Magazine July 2, 2026 at 12:05 p.m. Ricky Dinh, a veteran of many kitchens along the Asia on Argyle enclave in Uptown,...
Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf By Chicago Magazine July 2, 2026 at 12:05 p.m. Getting a reservation is the only challenging thing about dining at Brendan Sodikoff’s French-inspired steakhouse....
Lilac Tiger By Chicago Magazine July 2, 2026 at 12:05 p.m. We liked Wazwan, Zubair Mohajir’s casual BYOB Southeast Asian storefront located in front of Coach...
Mitsuwa Marketplace Food Court By Chicago Magazine July 2, 2026 at 12:06 p.m. Urban food halls — with their poke bowls, cronuts, and Detroit-style squares — rarely live...
The Duck Inn By Chicago Magazine July 2, 2026 at 12:06 p.m. Every neighborhood needs a good neighborhood restaurant, and residents of Bridgeport are lucky that theirs...
JT’s Genuine Sandwich Shop By Chicago Magazine July 2, 2026 at 12:07 p.m. In a city of great sandwiches, Chris Cunningham’s friendly spot stands apart, thanks to terrific...
The Loyalist By Chicago Magazine July 2, 2026 at 12:07 p.m. Husband-and-wife team John Shields and Karen Urie Shields (pictured) recently picked up their third Michelin...
Demera By Chicago Magazine July 2, 2026 at 12:07 p.m. Tigist Reda’s warm and joyful Ethiopian restaurant never delivers a less-than-stellar experience. Start with an...