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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...
Jaleo’s Tortilla Española
José Dávila's classic Spanish tortilla is satisfying hot or cold.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: April 2024
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
Tre Dita Lands in the St. Regis Chicago
The new Tuscan spot from Lettuce Entertain You and Evan Funke has a pasta lab...
Best New Restaurants
Centered more on great ingredients than on chef egos, these 12 newcomers add up to one...
The Menu Items of the Year
Breaking down the dishes and ingredients we’re seeing everywhere.
The Predinner Drinking Spot the West Loop Needed
Bisous takes inspiration from 1960s France, offering a lounge-y bar and great drinks.
Are Wine Pairings Worth It?
As pairings have taken over wine service, three top sommeliers share their takes.
This Month’s Obsession: Grilled Shellfish Parrillada at El Che Steakhouse & Bar
It’s dramatic, delicious, and great for a group.
Mindy Segal Now Has a Custom Chocolate
The renowned pastry chef will use Lait Extraordinaire, her personalized mix of milk and dark...
Martin Sorge’s Black Emmer Carrot Cake
Seasonal ingredients like Midwestern rhubarb and exotic citrus have long inspired Chicago’s own Great American...