Trotter Vet Guillermo Tellez Joins Mercadito Hospitality By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The former Trotter’s chef de cuisine (and IHOP short-order cook) replaces Ryan Poli. Read more
Cookies & Carnitas Available Under One Roof in Edgewater By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The new café/bakery/coffee shop hybrid serves exactly what its name says it does: cookies and carnitas. Read more
South America Meets North Shore at Fish Head By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The Highwood restaurant specializes in Ecuadorean seafood. Read more
At Kinmont, Try the Rough Fish By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Chef Duncan Biddulph will focus on infrequently eaten seafood species when the River North place opens in February. Read more
The Man Behind the Counter at City Dough is John Bubala By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The Lake View restaurant, with help from the veteran of Quartino and Thyme, starts serving dinner next week. Read more
12 Holiday Shows You Should See This Season By Matt Pollock with Graham Meyer Some are classics, others are eccentric, and all are worth a look before the year ends. Read more
Sarah Koechling Takes Over Dessert at the Bristol and Balena By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The pastry chef will be introducing some new desserts—but she promises not to touch that Basque cake at the Bristol. Read more
The 25 Absolute Best Things to Do in Chicago Right Now By Cassie Walker Burke, Jason Foumberg, Jonathan Messinger, Graham Meyer, Tomi Obaro, Erin Osmon, and Catey Sullivan December's Chicago Guide has the music, art, film, theatre, and holiday happenings to send 2013 out with a bang. Read more
At Puebla, Mexican Standards Step Up By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The suburban St. Charles spot is taking some risks with the help of a well-seasoned consulting chef. Read more
Chicago's 31 Best Classical, New Music, and Opera Events in December By Graham Meyer La Traviata is at the Lyric, Chanticleer is at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, and there are holiday shows all over town. Read more