Sushi for a Steal
Our critic loves the excellent offerings at Omakase Box, the affordable new spot in Logan Square.
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The Top Dining Trends of the Year
Our critic breaks down the dishes and flavors, from bagels to French onion, that were everywhere in 2025.
Atelier Is Now Better Suited to the Neighborhood
The tasting menu darling has added an à la carte menu.
John’s Favorite Fries and Where to Eat at Chicago Airports
John breaks down what makes a great fry and where to find them. Amy takes us on a quick tour of where to eat at Midway and O’Hare airports.
The Epicurean Guide to Chicago’s Airports
Our food writers offer their picks for what to eat at O’Hare and Midway.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
Joe Flamm Dishes on His Upcoming Restaurant
The all-day spot Bar Tutto will be opening early next month.
Polished Up
Maplewood, a brewery and distillery, has long been known for its canned beers like Son of Juice IPA. But since 2017 it has also run a semihidden taproom hard up against a weed-choked highway overpass in Avondale, and since earlier this year that taproom has spawned one of the city’s more interesting venues for Polish … Read more
How to Build a Chicago-Style Thanksgiving
Writer Chandra Ram joins John and Amy to discuss how to add local flavor to the big meal.
Snack Attack
Izakaya Shinya is open only from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. — and everything on the menu is under $20 and shareable.