A Look at The Aviary By Jennifer Tanaka IN THE ROCKS: It's a brave new cocktail world at the high-concept lounge Read more
Dining Reviews: Crofton on Wells and Takashi By Jeff Ruby STAYING POWER: Long after their moments in the sun, two terrific restaurants survive in very different ways Read more
Music of the Night: ‘Phantom’’s Emmy Rossum on Drinking in Chicago—and Billy Dec on Emmy Rossum By Amalie Drury Monday night’s lavish grand-opening bash for the new JW Marriott hotel in the Loop reminded me of prerecession partying, circa 2006. Read more
Review: L2O By Jeff Ruby L2O 2.0: Chicago’s most fascinating restaurant at a curious crossroads Read more
The Lutefisk’s Mysterious Allure By Karl Klockars NORTHERN RITES: Equal parts punch line and culinary reverie: the lutefisk Read more
Reviews: Chicago Cut Steakhouse and Mastro's By Jeff Ruby RIVER NORTH STEAKOUT: Meat, the new boss—same as the old boss Read more
Seven Chicago Food Trucks: Where They Go and What They Serve By Rod O'Connor WHEELERS AND DEALERS: A rundown of local culinary road warriors Read more
Reviews: Davanti Enoteca and Henri By Jeff Ruby MAGIC AND MYSTERY: Exploring the fine line between a winning restaurant and a disappointing one: a culinary conundrum Read more
Mini-review: City Provisions Delicatessen By Joanne Trestrail BUDGET BEAT: We plan to picnic all winter at this Ravenswood deli Read more
Watershed Bar Opens in River North By Amalie Drury TO GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE WE GO: Will Pops’ basement redo keep a happy-hour crowd up past its bedtime? Read more
