Fine Dining for the People: Real Prices for Real Chicagoans
Our dining critic explores the affordable fine dining trend, makes a few lunch stops, and finds a great Indian catering option.
Custom Placements: Dining Lead
A Very Chinese Cookbook Celebrates Food and Family
Jeffrey and Kevin Pang’s book, out October 24, features Chinese and Chinese-American recipes.
This Month’s Obsession: Aushak at Helmand
When I was growing up in Washington, D.C., my family often dined at the Afghan restaurant Khyber Pass, where we fell hard for aushak. Each of us got our own platter of the dumplings, which were stuffed with slivered green onions and splashed with two sauces: minced meat in tomato gravy and warm yogurt with … Read more
Zoe Schor’s Grown-Up Mac and Cheese
Want to stave off the culinary doldrums once the Midwestern growing season has faded? Do like chef Zoe Schor and tap into Calabrian chiles. “They’re spicy, salty, and umami-rich,” she says of the peppers, which are imported from southern Italy and usually sold chopped and packed in oil. “I recommend keeping some on hand all … Read more
Greek Revival
Greek food has had a renaissance in Chicago, with new restaurants offering high-end takes. But Kala Modern Greek, vibrant and airy with white and teal tiles, is more about street food, with most of its exceptional dishes coming off the grill. Most casual Greek spots in town are all about gyros, and while Kala does … Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: October 2023
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month
Eating the Heartland
From cannibal sandwiches to cold pack cheese, Big Jones chef Paul Fehribach’s new book traces the origins of Midwestern cuisine.
A Chef’s Workshop
With dishes that reflect both global and Southern influences, Christian Hunter is finding his voice at Atelier.
Thai Joy Ride
Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food takes diners on a vibrant journey through the funky, spicy cuisine of northeast Thailand.
Is Daisies Worth a Perennial Spot in Our Dining Rotation?
In his new column, our dining critic stops by Daisies, explores the changing Chinatown, and weighs in on the Warlord divide.