Review: Somerset Is Worthy of Its (Considerable) Buzz By Jeff Ruby The Boka Restaurant Group delivers another hit with a dash of country club chic, and executive chef Lee Wolen continues to challenge diners. Read more
Without Grace, Chicago's Restaurant Scene Is Forever Changed By Jeff Ruby To take away such a rare place is a massive blow to the city, akin to losing the queen in a chess match. Read more
Review: The Giant Team Goes Bigger (and Stays Mighty) at City Mouse By Jeff Ruby This Fulton Market spot manages to emulate the same charm that makes Giant irresistible. Read more
Review: Lula Cafe Chef Makes Marisol at the MCA Worth a Trip By Jeff Ruby Logan Square meets the Museum of Contemporary Art—and the result is an ever-changing menu that takes just the right amount of risk. Read more
REVIEW: Sepia and Proxi Are Strange Siblings By Jeff Ruby While its shiny new baby sister darts in all directions, Sepia holds a steady course. Read more
Chicago's 10 Best Steakhouses By Carly Boers, Penny Pollack, Jeff Ruby, and Carrie Schedler It's a good time to be a carnivore in Chicago. Our critics have spoken: See which spots made the list (and which fell off from last time). Read more
Margeaux Brasserie Is an Ode to Prewar Paris By Jeff Ruby Thanks to Michael Mina, you can now imbibe 1920s Parisian glam on the Gold Coast—for a price. Read more
Review: Split-Rail's Shtick Misses the Mark By Jeff Ruby Zoe Schor's eclectic menu shows imagination, but the gimmicky concept might leave some wanting. Read more
Review: Daisies' Cuisine (and Service) Is Fully in Bloom By Jeff Ruby This new Logan Square restaurant charms with a straightforward menu and homey atmosphere. Read more
