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
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
The 50 Best Restaurants in Chicago Chicago’s essential destinations, from haute tasting menus to inventive street food 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
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
Best Takeout 2018: Please Tip the Pizza Guy By Jeff Ruby Our chief dining critic remembers the worst job he ever had. 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
