Listen Up at the Exchange By Amy Cavanaugh The music-focused bar and restaurant is a respite from the chaos. Read more
Community Tavern’s Fresh Take on Coconut Cake By Amy Cavanaugh Passion fruit curd and togarashi-infused caramel brighten the retro classic. Read more
All Hail the Caesar Salad! By Amy Cavanaugh Chefs are freshening up the classic salad with everything from broccoli to nori — even truffles. Try these five standouts. Read more
The Hot Dog Stand That’s Also Perfect for Date Night By Amy Cavanaugh It’s the city’s best hot dog stand, and it’s also the perfect spot for a low-key date night. Read more
James Martin of Bocadillo Market Adds a Personal Touch to Spanish Cuisine By Amy Cavanaugh An American chef finds himself in Spanish cuisine. Read more
The 27 Best Things We Ate This Year By Carly Boers , Amy Cavanaugh , John Kessler , Titus Ruscitti , and Audarshia Townsend From whitefish bagel sandwiches to duck carnitas tacos to baklava fro-yo, it’s been an incredibly delicious year. These are the dishes we can’t stop thinking about. Read more
Oriole Debuts a Late-Night Bar Experience By Amy Cavanaugh Stirred cocktails and a stellar ham sandwich are the menu highlights during the nightcap service. Read more
We’re Obsessed with the Fusion Crispy Shrimp Mini Cakes at DaNang Kitchen By Amy Cavanaugh We can't get enough of the two-bite shrimp cakes at this BYOB Vietnamese spot in Uptown. Read more
Howdy Kolache Bring a Texas Tradition North By Amy Cavanaugh Howdy Kolache brings twists on the classic breakfast pastry to Chicago. Read more
