Kevin Hickey's Otto Mezzo Is Taking Over the Ay Chiwowa Space By Penny Pollack and Carly Boers The space is staying in the Rockit Ranch Productions family, but it's going Italian. Read more
Pizza and Sandwiches Are on the Menu at Vidalia in Ravenswood By Penny Pollack and Carly Boers Vidalia is slated to open Feb. 1, offering deli sides and Montreal-style brisket. Read more
Meet Quiote Later This Month By Penny Pollack and Carly Boers Dan Salls sets up shop in Logan Square, serving up mezcal, coffee, and modern Mexican fare. Read more
Alinea Alum Will Take Reins at The Promontory By Penny Pollack and Carly Boers Andrew Graves, recently of Terra & Vine, has plans for a new tasting menu. Read more
Say Goodbye to Perennial Virant (But Not to Paul) By Penny Pollack and John Hardberger Paul Virant and the Boka Restaurant Group have gone their separate ways—but the chef's other projects continue on. Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now By Penny Pollack Chicago’s most buzzed-about restaurants in January Read more
Quiche Lorraine Could Be Your New Fave By Penny Pollack This Maison Parisienne dish is more than a passing fancy. Read more
Arun's Isn't Closing After All—It's Just Getting Some Upgrades By Penny Pollack and Carly Boers The main man will be back in the kitchen after the five-week closure, too. Read more
Chicago Firehouse Makes Its Return in January By Penny Pollack and Carly Boers John Caputo (Bin 36, Labriola Ristorante & Café) will take over the kitchen, along with 80 percent of the former staff. Read more
Savory Crust's Customizable Empanadas Will Hit Morton Grove this January By Penny Pollack and John Hardberger They'll have plenty of classics, too. Read more