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
Review: Get Rustic Basque Cuisine at the Delightful Bar Biscay By Jeff Ruby It's the only place to get it in Chicago—and it comes with a trippy 'Miami Vice' vibe. Read more
Gibsons Italia Nails Nearly Everything By Jeff Ruby It does have a few blind spots, but it’s still worth recommending. Read more
Best New Restaurants This year’s top spots are attracting neighborhood crowds with audacious cuisine that used to be the domain of posh prix fixe temples. Read more
Bridgeport Is the New Chinatown By John Kessler The city’s hotbed for excellent Chinese fare has moved south. Read more
REVIEW: George Trois Sets a New Standard for French Cuisine By Jeff Ruby A rare four-star rating: Michael Lachowicz hasn’t just saved this classical style of European cooking from oblivion, he’s reinvented it. Read more
Review: Somerset Is Worthy of Its (Considerable) Buzz By Jeff Ruby The Boka Restaurant Group delivers another hit with a dash of country club chic, and executive chef Lee Wolen continues to challenge diners. Read more
Review: The Giant Team Goes Bigger (and Stays Mighty) at City Mouse By Jeff Ruby This Fulton Market spot manages to emulate the same charm that makes Giant irresistible. Read more
Review: Lula Cafe Chef Makes Marisol at the MCA Worth a Trip By Jeff Ruby Logan Square meets the Museum of Contemporary Art—and the result is an ever-changing menu that takes just the right amount of risk. Read more
