Bon Yeon Explores the World of Beef Omakase
Sangtae and Kate Park’s third spot honors their native Korea through this traditional dining style.
Custom Placements: Dining Lead
John Manion Celebrates His Memories of South America at Brasero
The restaurant is slated to open soon in the former Funkenhausen space in West Town.
Jason Vincent’s Pepperoni Salad
January in Chicago brings competing impulses. Our holiday indulgences are over, our pants a little tight, our bodies starved for wholesome things. And yet the long, bitter nights call for comfort. At Pizza Matta, Jason Vincent offers a compromise of a salad: a bracing tangle of greens and crunchy raw veg and seeds, finished with … Read more
Places for Solo Dining and a $50 Meal for Two
Where’s a good place to dine solo? When I eat at a restaurant by myself, my preferred spot is at the bar, and I love the one at Elske in the West Loop. There you can order the tasting menu or go à la carte with the cheese plate, anchovies, and martinis. Another recommendation: Sepia … Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: January 2024
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month
Frontera Grill’s Sous Chef Nabs Victory on Chopped
Javauneeka Jacobs won the Julia Child-themed challenge on the Food Network show this month.
Maman Zari Charms With Its Persian Tasting Menu
Iran’s family-style cuisine gets reimagined as a clever tasting menu at Maman Zari.
How Justice of the Pies Made Its New Shop Accessible
At her new bakery, Maya-Camille Broussard ensures that the space is accessible to everyone.
White Truffle Season Has Arrived
A new restaurant in North Center is the best place to enjoy them right now.