Topolobampo Is Renovating, and You Didn't Even Know About It By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The stealth redecorating and new menus will be finished February 4. Read more
Where to Get the Best Scones in Chicago By Carly Boers Here are five local bakeries where you can find your coffee’s perfect mate. Read more
Can You Get a Good Deal at Chicago Restaurant Week? By Carrie Schedler A sampling of eight specials shows you can get a bargain. But it depends on where—and what—you want to eat. Read more
Coffee, Pizza, and a Big Mid-Week Margarita: What's New in Chicago Dining By Carrie Schedler Plus: Congratulations! A lot of Chicago food folks just won awards! Read more
Alpana Singh Signed a Lease on South Michigan Avenue By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The Boarding House owner and former TV host has found a spot for her next project, details to be determined. Read more
What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week By Carrie Schedler Hit a cocktail competition, learn to take better food pics with an iPhone, and make plans for the return of Restaurant Week. Read more
Spiaggia Closes for Renovations By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Tony Mantuano's Italian flagship plans to reopen April 1 with a less formal look. Read more
42 Grams Rises From the Underground By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The new set-price supper club is a storefront version of the Sous Rising dinner series. Read more
Chicago Restaurants Are in a Polar Vortex By Carrie Schedler There's one new opening! But there are also wintertime shutdowns, some good news for Hyde Park eaters, and a conveniently placed PETA billboard. Read more
Pearl Tavern's Raw Bar Starts Shucking Next Week By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Get oysters, crudo razor clam, and crab churros in the Loop starting January 21. Read more