Jeong Is Chicago’s Most Exciting New Restaurant By Jeff Ruby Dave Park and Jennifer Tran have beautifully streamlined a bloated conceit: the tasting menu. Read more
Yugen Is Still Finding Its Way By Jeff Ruby In the former home of one of Chicago’s greatest restaurants, Yugen struggles to forge its own identity. Read more
Does Italian Village Hold Up in 2019? By Jeff Ruby Italian Village may be the last of a dying breed. Is it surviving on nostalgia alone? Read more
Kyōten Actually Lives Up to the Hype By Jeff Ruby Otto Phan set out to make a sushi restaurant that would please Michelin’s finicky inspectors. He may soon be seeing stars. Read more
Brass Heart Isn't Quite Ready to Compete By Jeff Ruby The Uptown spot's ambitious tasting menus veer dizzyingly from mind-blowing to maddening. Read more
Indulge in German Kitsch at Funkenhausen By Jeff Ruby Irreverent to a fault, Mark Steuer’s new restaurant merits serious consideration in spite of itself. Read more
Passerotto Brings Fresh Energy to a Star-Crossed Spot By Jeff Ruby Jennifer Kim’s unexpected culinary mash-ups may finally break the curse on this notorious space. Read more
Pacific Standard Time Might Just Survive a Chicago Winter By Jeff Ruby As summer flings go, this Cali-themed restaurant is a memorable one. Read more
Chow Down Decadently Decorated Pommes Frites at This Bronzeville Spot By Claire Voon At Friistyle, thick fries come topped with chicken wings, jerk salmon, and other tasty options. Read more
Radio Anago Is a Rare Misstep for Hogsalt Hospitality By Jeff Ruby With food that’s not memorable and a dark club-like space, even all the smoke and mirrors couldn’t save this place from making a lackluster impression. Read more
