Get Ready for Ramen from Shin Thompson in Wicker Park By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Come February the Kabocha chef will offer up a Tokyo-style ramen spot where the bowls start around $7. Read more
Brendan Sodikoff Will Bring Back Dillman’s By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The restaurateur says he'll give the Jewish deli another go in the next few months. Read more
East Will Take Over the My Thai Space Next Month By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The Hot Woks Cool Sushi team has the new restaurant all planned out—casual, healthy spins on sushi, ramen, and stir fry. Read more
The Duck Inn Is a Blast from the Past By Penny Pollack Kevin Hickey’s new Bridgeport spot is a funky gastropub. Read more
Jason Paskewitz’s Modernist French Spot Will Be Called the Blanchard By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Expect updates on the classics and a whole lot of foie when the Lincoln Park restaurant opens next spring. Read more
Five New and Updated Restaurant Reviews By Penny Pollack Cumin and Mott St. earn some stars in this month's update. Read more
Amanda Barnes Takes the Reins in HotChocolate’s Kitchen By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The former Packing House chef has been in place at Mindy Segal's spot for the past month. Read more
Three Restaurants to Watch For Soon By Penny Pollack A dessert café, a burger chain, and an Italian eatery for your restaurant radar. Read more
How to Make Greg Mosko’s Carrot Cupcakes By Penny Pollack North Pond’s pastry chef shares his simple recipe. Read more
Bin 36 Will Decamp for the West Loop Later This Month By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer After fifteen years in River North, owner Dan Sachs is moving things out of the extra-spendy nabe and giving over the reigns to wine director Enoch Shully. Read more