Au Levain Pairs Classic Pastries With Unexpected Flavors By Amy Cavanaugh Breakfast challah? Brie kouign-amann? A new pop-up in Lincoln Square thinks outside the pastry case. Read more
Three New Spots Putting Their Spins on Jewish Deli Classics By Amy Cavanaugh Vegan pastrami, blue corn matzo ball soup, pimiento cheese knishes — the offerings at these new spots are anything but traditional. Read more
Minahasa Puts Mom’s Recipes on the Menu By John Kessler A former Gibsons Italia chef and his mom bring Indonesian home cooking to Chicago. Read more
Taqueria Chingón Will Put Anything in a Taco By Amy Cavanaugh The chefs at this new taqueria are tucking some fancy things into tortillas — but they still make a killer al pastor. Read more