A Lot of Big New Restaurants Opened This Week By Carrie Schedler Plus, what's really going on with the closings of Lao 18 and Sweet Baby Ray's. Read more
Sarah Koechling Takes Over Dessert at the Bristol and Balena By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The pastry chef will be introducing some new desserts—but she promises not to touch that Basque cake at the Bristol. Read more
All the Chocolate, Cocktails, and Cookies in Chicago This Week By Carrie Schedler Here's where to find what you really want. You can eat in moderation next month. Read more
Tesori (New Listing): A Pre-Theatre Place You Can Actually Get Excited About This Italian restaurant in the Loop has an accessible, hip menu. Read more
At Puebla, Mexican Standards Step Up By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The suburban St. Charles spot is taking some risks with the help of a well-seasoned consulting chef. Read more
26 Big Pictures of Eataly Chicago By Harry Sawyers A sneak peek inside the Italian food emporium coming soon to River North. Read more
What To Eat in Chicago This Week: Holiday Edition By Carrie Schedler There are three meals this week: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and leftovers. Read more
Mana Food Bar (Listing Update): A Tasty Meatless Globetrotter Half portions make it easy to share at this pleasing vegetarian spot in Wicker Park. Read more
Amanda Rockman Breaks Down Three Desserts for Nico Osteria By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Italian fudge in a coffee-walnut flan tart? That's just the beginning of what she'll bring out starting December 2nd. Read more
Martial Noguier Joins the LM Restaurant Group By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The French chef and French restaurant group French-toast a new partnership. Read more
