A New Loba Locale Gives It Fresh Energy By Amy Cavanaugh Be sure to try an Emmie, a gooey baked oatmeal custard with a sticky caramelized exterior. Read more
Kala Modern Is Greek Street Food Paradise By Titus Ruscitti Some of the Lincoln Park restaurant's best dishes are coming off the grill. Read more
A Slice of Nostalgia at Pizza Matta By Carly Boers The carryout- and delivery-only spot from Jason Vincent and Josh Perlman defies categorization. Read more
The Smash Burger You Need to Try Next By Peter Gianopulos The outstanding burger at Bitter Pops is reminiscent of a patty melt — served on a potato bun. Read more
Olocuilta Pupuseria Offers Nice Rice Pupusas By John Kessler The Cragin restaurant offers a regional speciality from El Salvador. Read more
Flour Power Is Our New Pasta Prince By Amy Cavanaugh The menu is teeny and seating is limited, but this East Ukrainian Village restaurant is our new go-to pasta spot. Read more
Yao Yao Gets Hot Pot Right By John Kessler The first American branch of a Shenzhen-based chain comes to Chinatown. Read more
It’s All Gravy at Chez François Poutinerie By John Kessler Montreal native Thi Tram Nguyen decided the Chicago area was ready for its own poutine spot. Read more
Madhura Cafe Has Home-Cooked Tamil Soul Food By John Kessler Nestled in a strip mall in Deerfield, the South Indian snack shop has some of the most tempting thali in Illinois. Read more
Taco Boom’s Quesabirria Lives Up to the Hype By Peter Gianopulos The Ravenswood spot serves up the dish that's smoky, beefy, and gently sweet. Read more
