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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...
How to Make the Radicle’s Olive All’Ascolana
The traditional Italian street snack takes a bit of elbow grease, but it's a big...
Finding Magic in the Middle
Spots across the city are offering more affordable craft cocktails, sushi omakase, and tasting menus.
Ep. 27: Our Dining Pet Peeves
Amy and John gripe about shared plates, QR codes, patron PDA, and more. It's talk...
Central Standard
At Ox Bar & Hearth, John Asbaty cooks with the best of the region, though...
Matilda’s Paella
At Matilda, River North’s high-energy Mexican-Peruvian mash-up, the paella arrives with two bay scallop shells...
Kitty’s Cosmopolitan Club Is Your New Date Night Spot
The luxe bar, from the team behind Gus’ Sip and Dip, offers refined cocktails and...
Yokocho’s Spicy Deviled Egg Sando
Level up your summer picnic spread with a sandwich that marries the best bits of...
Ep. 26: A Somm Breaks Down Restaurant Wine Pours
We're joined by Maria Montero, a sommelier and manager for Gibson's Restaurant Group. She'll help...
Delta Delight
The catfish at this spot, with its cornmeal crust and Creole spice, is our go-to...
The Hand & The Eye Opens Saturday
The massive magic venue will feature two restaurants, eight bars, and multiple theaters.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: May 2026
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat