John’s Food & Wine and the Birth of Fast-fancy By John Kessler At the new Lincoln Park spot, the model of scaled-down service for fine dining has some kinks, but the food is not one. Read more
How I Fell in Love With Ballyhoo’s DeNucci’s By John Kessler Trying a new restaurant is a lot like going on a first date. Read more
Bon Yeon Explores the World of Beef Omakase By John Kessler Sangtae and Kate Park’s third spot honors their native Korea through this traditional dining style. Read more
Maman Zari Charms With Its Persian Tasting Menu By John Kessler Iran’s family-style cuisine gets reimagined as a clever tasting menu at Maman Zari. Read more
White Truffle Season Has Arrived By John Kessler A new restaurant in North Center is the best place to enjoy them right now. Read more
A Jewish Deli Exhibit to Get You Thinking By John Kessler Plus, some deli observations, a yibin obsession, and more. Read more
Ummo Is a Splashy but Inconsistent Indulgence By John Kessler The new River North restaurant from the group behind Tzuco is as much about the scene as the food. Read more
Chicago Gets Its Second Three-Star Michelin Restaurant By John Kessler The biggest prize of the evening went to Smyth, the West Loop tasting menu spot. It joins only 12 other U.S. restaurants with this highest distinction. Read more
At Smoque Steak, New-fangled Cooking Falters, but Service Shines By John Kessler The Avondale restaurant bets big on techy sous vide, but where the restaurant shines is with its old-fashioned hospitality. Read more
