Meet and Eat With BBQ Royalty at the Windy City Smokeout
The smells will be pungent and the air thick with pig smoke at the corner of Illinois and Rush this July 12 -14.
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The Neighborhood Already Loves Fountainhead's New Executive Chef
Cleetus Friedman is back in business at the beercentric gastropub with the excellent rooftop bar.
Girl & the Goat Review (Updated): It Seems Impossible, But This Got Even Better
Nearly three years after it opened, Stephanie Izard’s bold, loud, crowded small-plate hotspot is still on the rise.
Rib-Eye Steak @ Near
Beefy, tender, marbled, medium-rare rib-eye steak with rapini and garlic confit @ Near in Barrington. NEAR: 108 Barrington Commons Ct., Barrington, 847-382-1919
Shrimp Risotto @ Near
Shrimp risotto @ Near in Barrington has all the flavor and texture you want out of this classic dish. NEAR: 108 Barrington Commons Ct., Barrington, 847-382-1919
Fried Chickpeas and Olives @ Near
Fried chickpeas and olives @ Near in Barrington sounded terrific to start, but the chickpeas were so very salty. They deserved a better fate. NEAR: 108 Barrington Commons Ct., Barrington, 847-382-1919
First Impressions: J. Rocco's Italian Table & Bar
Spicy crusted salmon satisfies at this up-and-comer in River North.
Before You Look at Parson’s Fried Chicken, Grab a Napkin To Wipe Up Your Drool
Among the fried food, Parson’s Chicken & Fish actually sneaks some haute cuisine onto its menu.
Has Spiaggia Sold Out?
Spiaggia and Cafe Spiaggia are two Italian legends under one Mag Mile roof. Great food. Ridiculous prices. They’re tourist traps—but maybe you should go anyway.
This Is the Biggest Chicago Dining News This Week
The city has new fried fish and chicken, Negroni slushies, cupcakes for charity, and a super macho taqueria.