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
In this excerpt from her new book, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Chicago, Lauren Viera takes us around the city to the best coffee shops to kill some time in. Read more
Often presented as a way to “offset rising costs” or cover credit card fees, these charges often go to the restaurant and are largely used to avoid raising menu prices. Read more
